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Howison, John
Sketches of Upper Canada, Domestic, Local and Characteristic; to which are Added Practical Details for the Information of Emigrants of Every Class and some Recollections of the United States of America
1821
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Year of publication
1821
Place of printing
Edinburgh. Oliver & Boyd
Author
Howison, John
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Travel - North America Canadiana
Languages
English
First edition
Yes
Description
8vo [22.5 x 14 cm]; xvi, 339 pp, with the half title. original marbled boards with later cloth spine, gilt title lettering on spine label, boards slightly rubbed, some light foxing on a few leaves but a near fine sound and tight copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Howes H737. Lande 458. TPL 4870. The author, who spent two and a half years in Upper Canada (now Ontario), describes the towns and settlements, their people, conditions, customs, climate, agriculture, land, etc, in some detail, includes Glengary, Batteaux, Kingston, York, Queenston, Niagara Falls, Lundy's Lane, St. Catharines, Long Point, Talbot, area around Lake Erie, etc.