Published in 1821 in Edinburgh and London, this description of Upper Canada is filled with practical details for the potential emigrant, including climate, prices of grain and cattle, directions, land grant terms, where to select land, different modes of settling, house building, modes of clearing land, hauling firewood, etc. Written by a man who spent two and a half years there, Sketches of Upper Canada also includes the author's brief recollections of his trip through the United States.
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Published in 1821 in Edinburgh and London, this description of Upper Canada is filled with practical details for the potential emigrant, including climate, prices of grain and cattle, directions, land grant terms, where to select land, different modes of settling, house building, modes of clearing land, hauling firewood, etc. Written by a man who spent two and a half years there, Sketches of Upper Canada also includes the author's brief recollections of his trip through the United States.
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Very Good. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. This is a tight clean copy and is a facsimile copy of the original 1821 edition. A digital image can be made available.
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Good. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 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. [Edinburgh, Oliver & Boyd; London, G&W.B. Whittaker, 1821] Coles facsimile edition, light edgewear/
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Very Good. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 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. [Edinburgh, Oliver & Boyd; London, G&W.B. Whittaker, 1821] Coles facsimile edition. 339pp.,
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Fine in None jacket. Book. 51/4 x 81/4. Howison, John, SKETCHES OF UPPER CANADA. Toronto: Coles Canadiana Collection, 1970, reprint of 1821 edition, Green soft cover with black letters, 5 1/4 x 8 1/4, Near Fine/ None, 339 pages. Small sticker on cover..