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A Corner of Empire

A Corner of Empire

A Corner of Empire

The Old Ontario Strand
T. R. Glover
D. D. Calvin
August 2014
Available
Paperback
9781107425651
$37.99
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Paperback

    First published in 1937, this book presents a historical study of Kingston, Ontario. The text discusses the origins of Kingston, its role in military conflicts, its position as a trading centre and the foundation of Queen's University, among other topics. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of Canada and North American history in general.

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    August 2014
    Paperback
    9781107425651
    218 pages
    216 × 140 × 13 mm
    0.28kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Preface
    • 1. The key of empire
    • 2. The town we knew
    • 3. Fresh water commerce
    • 4. The raft
    • 5. Life on the island
    • 6. The ice
    • 7. Queen's
    • 8. G. M. Grant
    • Index.
      Authors
    • T. R. Glover
    • D. D. Calvin