Ottawa--making a Capital

Ottawa--making a Capital
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Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
Total Pages : 509
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ISBN-10 : 9780776605210
ISBN-13 : 0776605216
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Book Synopsis Ottawa--making a Capital by : Jeff Keshen

Download or read book Ottawa--making a Capital written by Jeff Keshen and published by University of Ottawa Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ottawa - Making a Capital is a collection of 24 never-before published essays in English and in French on the history of Ottawa. It brings together leading historians, archeologists and archivists whose work reveals the rich tapestry of the city. Pre-contact society, French Canadian voyageurs, the early civil service, the first labour organizers and Jewish peddlers are among the many fascinating topics covered. Readers will also learn about the origins of local street names, the Great Fire of 1900, Ottawa's multicultural past, the demise of its streetcar system, Ottawa's transformation during the Second World War and the significance of federal government architecture. This book is an indispensable collection for those interested in local history and the history of Canada's capital. Bilingual Edition.


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