Title: Report on the Lakes and Rivers: Water and Water-Powers of the Province of Ontario (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2019
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0267684177
ISBN 13: 9780267684175
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 275 grams

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Unlock the power of Ontario’s vast lakes and the rise of modern energy.

This historical study explains how water and the lakes shaped the province’s economy, from fish and navigation to the huge potential of water power and early electrical ideas. It presents a clear picture of why Ontario’s lakes are among its greatest assets and how power from water compares with steam and wind.

This edition sheds light on how power moves from source to factory, and how engineers envisioned using lakes to drive industry, transport, and daily life. It blends observation with practical analysis, offering a window into late 19th‑century thinking about resources, rights, and regional development.

Learn how water power became a cornerstone of Ontario’s growth and what made lakes so valuable
Understand the comparison between water power, steam power, and early electricity concepts
See discussions of navigation, fisheries, land reclamation, and the legal questions around provincial rights
Discover the historical context for Ontario’s approach to energy and infrastructure

Ideal for readers of Canadian history, economic development, and environmental resource topics who want a grounded look at how vantage points from 1891 shaped a province’s approach to lakes and power.

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