Canada: Her Natural Resources, Navigation, Principal Steamer Lines and Trans-Continental Railways - Prepared for The 12th Congress of the Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses

The Canadian Federal Department of Marine and Fisheries, 1912

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Year of publication

1912

Place of printing

Ottawa

Author

Government Of Canada

Publishers

The Canadian Federal Department of Marine and Fisheries

Size

4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall

Edition

F First Edition

Keyword

Canada: Her Natural Resources, Navigation, Principal Steamer Lines and Trans-Continental Railways - The, 12th Congress of the Permanent International Association of, Navigation Congresses navigable distances of lakes and rivers in, north-western Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Mackenzie Territory, the draught and number of steamers plying on thoses waters., Similar information is given of the inland waters of British, Columbia for the first time. In the description of the, Transcontinental and Intercolonial railways much new information, appears. Original photographs of various localities were, procured from the headquarters of the railways and steamboat, lines. The book is copiously illustrated." - A. Johnston, Deputy Minister of Marine and Fisheries. "Intended as a sketch, of Canada, for the use of representatives, delegates and members of the XIIth Congress of the Permanent, International Association of Navigation Congresses, to be held at Philadelphia navigable distances of lakes and, rivers in north-western Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Mackenzie Territory, the draught and number of steamers plying on thoses waters., Similar information is given of the inland waters of British, Columbia for the first time. In the description of the, Transcontinental and Intercolonial railways much new information, appears. Original photographs of various localities were, procured from the headquarters of the railways and steamboat, lines. The book is copiously illustrated." - A. Johnston, Deputy Minister of Marine and Fisheries. "Intended as a sketch, of Canada, for the use of representatives, delegates and members of the XIIth Congress of the Permanent, International Association of Navigation Congresses, to be held at Philadelphia. Contains information relating to, Canada, important lines of communication on this continent, and ocean going steamers, that will be valuable to travellers engaged in business, tourists, sportsmen, yachtsmen, canoeists, surf bat Canadiana Canadian History Transportation

Binding description

S Paperback

State of preservation

Fair

Languages

English

Binding

Softcover

First edition

Yes

Description

"Contains information published for the first time, of navigable distances of lakes and rivers in north-western Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Mackenzie Territory; the draught and number of steamers plying on thoses waters. Similar information is given of the inland waters of British Columbia for the first time. In the description of the Transcontinental and Intercolonial railways much new information appears. Original photographs of various localities were procured from the headquarters of the railways and steamboat lines. The book is copiously illustrated." - A. Johnston, Deputy Minister of Marine and Fisheries. "Intended as a sketch of Canada, for the use of representatives, delegates and members of the XIIth Congress of the Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses, to be held at Philadelphia. Contains information relating to Canada, important lines of communication on this continent, and ocean going steamers, that will be valuable to travellers engaged in business, tourists, sportsmen, yachtsmen, canoeists, surf bathers, and others who may find the means of satisfying any reasonable desire connected with travel, pastime or recreation." - from Introduction. Prior owner's name upon first blank leaf else unmarked. Average wear with the following exception: Affixed to the last leaf is a 35" x 21.5" fold-out map of the Dominion of Canada which shows national rail lines, resource locations, fog signals, lighthouses, wireless stations, and more. Through use, this leaf and the two which preceed it are loose but present. Two-inch opening at base of back cover and backstrip. Also included is a 21" x 17.5" fold-out map entitled "Chart of Radio-Telegraph Stations on the East Coast". Profusely illustrated with often enthralling black and white photography. Attractive gilt lettering upon embossed chocolate brown cover. A magnificent survey of Canada's natural resources and transportation infrastructure in the Pre- World War One era. Book