| The Capital Years: Niagara-On-The-Lake 1792-1796 Contributor(s): Butler, Nancy (Editor), Merritt, Richard D. (Editor), Power, Michael (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1550021494 ISBN-13: 9781550021493 Publisher: Dundurn Group OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1996 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Canada - Pre-confederation (to 1867) - Political Science |
| Dewey: 971.339 |
| LCCN: 92241062 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (0.95 lbs) 264 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Geographic Orientation - Ontario |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Capital Years is being published to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the opening of the first parliament of Upper Canada. Nine scholars have contributed to this book, which explores the daily life of the inhabitants during the time period 1792-1796 when the area served as the capital of Upper Canada. Their knowledge and expertise give the book depth and breadth of scholarship. |
Contributor Bio(s): Butler, Nancy: - Nancy Butler is the past president of the Niagara Historical Society. Merritt, Richard D.: -Richard D. Merritt was co-editor and contributing author of The Capital Years: Niagara-on-the-Lake 1792-1796. Although an ophthalmologist by profession, he has had a lifelong interest in Niagara's history. In 2009 he was named Niagara-on-the-Lake's Citizen of the Year for his contributions to heritage preservation. Power, Michael: -Michael Power is a researcher for the Ontario Historical Foundation. |