Death notices from the canada christian advocate, 18581872 rev. Beginning in 1887, authorized and approved textbooks were listed on the annual department publication, circular 14. These and many other voyages to the canadian coast were in search of a northwest passage to asia. The lands that make up presentday ontario, the most populous province of canada as of the early 21st century have been inhabited for millennia by groups of aboriginal people, with french and british exploration and colonization. It is located along the southern shore of lake ontario and lies within the fruit belt of the niagara peninsula. There are also great canadian fiction that is contemporaneous with the era when it was written. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. On the contrary, the insights they offer into the shape of the city today are perhaps more fascinating than ever as we blossom into a. Ontario is composed of two regions of widely different character, northern and southern ontario. History of the town of peterborough, hillsborough county.
It was originally published in 1894, and is interesting for the window it provides us with on life in the early 1800s in ontario, particularly lanark and perth. An excellent resource for more information and fully digitized content on some of these books is ourroots. Books on torontos history are anything but a boring affair. List of books and articles about canadian history online. With regard to ontario s history, some of the main actors were especially so. Home to ontario s finest agricultural lands, our farmhouse approach to craft brewing will capture the unique terroir of the region just as it does for wine.
Lawrence, with descriptions of their scenery, as given by travellers from different countries, at various periods since their first exploration, and historical notices of events with which they as associated. Collection overview the ontario textbook collection includes elementary and secondary school texts approved for use in ontario circa 1846 to 1970, as well as some materials used in nineteenthcentury schools which were not authorized by the ontario department of education. There is also a searchable index of many birth, death and marriage notices placed between approximately 1900 and 1961 in two local newspapers the beamsville express and the lincoln post express. Historical atlases ontario abebooks shop for books. Browse and shop for books, home decor, toys, gifts and more on indigo.
History of the town of peterborough, hillsborough county, new hampshire. With the report of the proceedings at the centennial celebration in 1839. This excellent book the word outstanding is on the tip of my tongue depicts how the many eccentric, colourful personalities have combined to fit an enthralling history of canadas largest province. Historical atlases ontario abebooks shop for books, art. General quarter sessions of the peace 17871841, court of kings. Obituaries from ontario s christian guardian, 18611870 rev. This 386 page book is the history of ontario township and is in good condition except for some damage to spine see pictures. Subsequently, frenchenglish rivalry dominated canadian history until 1763. So sudden was the blow by which they have been crushed, that no provision could be made either to elude or to meet it. Beamsville, ontario s history, trivia and facts where you can learn american history and play our trivia game. Northern ontario, as usually defined, lies north of a line drawn from the confluence of the mattawa and ottawa rivers at the quebec border, east of lake nipissing southwest to the mouth of the french river, on georgian bay. The books in the surrogate court index of ontario, canada 18591900 series are designed to assist researchers in finding death and estate information for those who died in ontario from the middle to the end of the nineteenth century.
History of the town of peterborough, hillsborough county, new. The queen elizabeth way, the main road that connects toronto and buffalo, new york, has an in. Honouring those who have contributed to the preservation and promotion of ontarios heritage. This booklist was compiled as a further resource when searching for welland and area history. Specifically, this index covers estate files dated between 18591900. Canadian historical fiction historical fiction librarything. Four books celebrating windsor, ontarios fascinating history. In some respects, canada makes most sense when viewed from the outside in, and in the penguin history of canada we are invited to do just that.
Bench brewing company is proudly situated in the benchlands of the niagara escarpment. Exceptions are being made for warexploration books where the subject holds significance for canada ex. Early niagara district court records 17871841, a source book with a nominal index, volume 1. Lincoln public library has digitized numerous historic images of the beamsville, vineland, jordan and campden areas. Lincolns location between the southern shore of lake ontario and the niagara escarpment provides for a moderate climate with mild winters. Jan 01, 2002 at the beginning of 1793 toronto was the gateway to a distant portage to the upper great lakes, its permanent population a lone fur trader. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Ontario came into being as a province of canada in 1867 but historians use the term to cover its entire history. Discover the best canadian history in best sellers. Ontario province page new classified ads new event calendar new event calendar. It contains centuryold brick buildings, an oldfashioned downtown area with barbershops, womens dress shops, a bakery, a print shop, restaurants, banks, and other businesses, and plenty of orchards and vineyards. With the report of the proceedings at the centennial celebration in 1839 albert smith press of g.
Locke was born at beamsville, ontario on march 29, 1870 and educated at victoria college, university of toronto. Jun 25, 20 february, lisa moore more recent history, set against the 1982 ocean ranger disaster. The area is known in canada for its orchards, vineyards, wineries and restaurants that feature local produce and wines. Most of these publications are available in the local welland and area public libraries. Illustrated historical atlas of frontenac, lennox and addington counties, ontario by j. Read ontario culture facts, discover historic towns in ontario, and choose books that unveil the natural beauties of this province.
Online ontario genealogy books in honour of womens history month, march 2001. He taught at toronto, chicago and harvard universities and was dean at the school for teachers, macdonald college, montreal, before coming to toronto public library. Canadas history, eminent historian robert bothwell argues, is more than simply regional or national. Additionally, the local history room at the cobourg public library provides additional books and a fine collection of newspaper articles on local history.
Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast backstage opera for iphoneipod pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges. Four books celebrating windsor, ontario s fascinating history. These materials may be located through the librarys online catalogue. Beamsville is a community that is part of the town of lincoln, ontario, canada. Ontario s history in maps is an outstanding example of contemporary methods of map reproduction, and a work which combines effectively the insights of historical geography and cartography. This article also covers the history of the territory ontario now occupies. Finally, there are also a nice assortment of primary source materials such as census, assessment, cemetery, and other records for the researcher into local history.
The parish register of kingston, upper canada 17851811 edited by archibald hope young 18631936, this book was published in kingston in 1921. Away, jane urquhart irish fleeing the great famine settle in rural ontario all of these have won awards, or been nominated for awards, somewhere or other. Appears in 14 books from 18212005 page 3 our roads are filled with people, many of whom have been reduced from a state of competence and good prospects to the last degree of want and sorrow. Additional local town and township history books are available for use within the library.
Find local history in books buy or sell books in ontario all the good books you can read. Canadian history, history, books, all new releases barnes. All lincoln public library locations are closed until further notice. A heritage of stone by nina perkins chapple buildings of the niagara peninsula, fergus and elora, guelph, region of waterloo, cambridge, paris, ancasterdundasflamborough, hamilton and st. For a complete list of the premiers of ontario, see list of ontario premiers. This new printing of nassagaweya, a history of campbellville and surrounding area is an essential resource for everyone with an interest in nassagaweya township in halton county, ontario and its families. Whether you are a history buff who enjoys reading about local history or someone looking to learn more about how our community came to be, the cambridge archives has a wide range of fascinating books available to view andor purchase at the archives. The cruise of the breeze 2018, for want of a lighthouse 2015. One hundred and twentyfive years later it was a solid, vibrant metropolis, an industrial powerhouse supporting half a. The history of ontario covers the period from the arrival of paleoindians thousands of years ago to the present day. Founded in 1888, the ontario historical society is a nonprofit corporation and registered charity.
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