Some of the Papers Read During the Years 1908 to 1911 at Meetings of the Brant Historical Society

Smith, Gordon J. And Passmore, S.F. (editors)

Published by Historical Society, Brantford, 1912

About this Item

82 pages representing elevem historical papers by a similar number of authors. Read more about : Loyaslist settlers, Eagle's Nest, Ebenezer Lee, Queens' Bush,Sachems, Grand River, Bowens & Burwell, Squire Moyle, Paris Road, and Six Nations Council. On page 13, Miss C. Gillen writes about ` Captain Joseph Brant'; and on page page 55 Miss Evelyn H.C. Johnson writes about `The Martin Settlement'. UNillustrated. Cond : Card wrapper is olive brown with black lettering. Significant wear at hinge - top and tail. Book worms have gotten to pp 41- 45 with no serious effect. Publisher had gathering problems after page 65 and after page 79. No names nor marks, Light general wear. Curious piece of Ontario history. Quote (p. 50) b: " ._._. and other spirits at trifling cost. For example, common Canadian whiskey at one York shilling per gallon (12 1/2c.) Then in 1843 came the digging of the canal and other work by the Grand River Navigation Company, and it may readily be conceived that the law ._.-._. .' Size: 8vo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Some of the Papers Read During the Years 1908 to 1911 at Meetings of the Brant Historical Society
• Publisher: Historical Society, Brantford
• Publication Date: 1912
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Canadiana