The Canada Company and the Huron Tract, 1826-1853: Personalities, Profits and Politics by Lee, Robert C - 2004

Natural Heritage/Natural History, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Toronto: Natural Heritage Books, 2004. Ist Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. The interior of the book is crisp and clean. There is a gift inscription to a former owner on the inside of the cover, but no other marks or wear. The paper covers are in slightly less than very good condition, with one shallow fold on the bottom right hand corner, but no other wear. Synopsis: "The Canada Company, with its base in England, was responsible for settling over two million acres of land in Upper Canada ... The book focuses on the Huron Tract and on the dominant personalities (many of them Scottish-born) raning from John Galt and Tiger Dunlop to the Bishops Macdonnel and Strachan, who had an impact on the Company's operations. ... The founding of towns -- Guelph, Goderich, Stratford, St. Marys and others in the area -- is one of the legacies of the company.

Toronto: Natural Heritage Books, 2004. Softcover. pp. 303. Small 4to. Illustrated covers. Black-and-white photographs, maps, portraits, illustrations, facsimiles, et al. Bright, clean, and unmarked; very good+. "The Canada Company was responsible for the opening and settling of over two million acres of land in Upper Canada. Author Robert C. Lee focuses his attention on the extensive parcel of land on the shores of Lake Huron that became known as the Huron Tract. His comprehensive research explores the underlying forces leading to the formation of the Company, the intriguing mix of people charged with responsibilities for the Company and the overall impact of its operations, leading to its present-day legacy. The politics of the day, coupled with diverse and colourful personalities -- such as John Galt, Tiger Dunlop, William Allan, Thomas Mercer Jones, Frederick Widder, Sir Peregrine Maitland, Bishop Macdonnell and Bishop Strachan -- introduce an interesting blend of vision, intrigue, mischief and… Read More