Ottawa

"Ottawa: Past and Present" offers a comprehensive historical exploration of Canada's capital city, tracing its evolution from a rugged lumber town into a sophisticated political center. Written by A.H.D. Ross, this work provides an in-depth look at the early settlement of the region, the foundational years of Bytown, and the eventual selection of Ottawa as the seat of government for the United Province of Canada and later the Dominion.

The narrative details the growth of local institutions, the development of the Rideau Canal, and the architectural transformation of the city's landscape. Ross captures the spirit of the pioneers, politicians, and industrial leaders who shaped the city's destiny. Readers will find rich accounts of the social, economic, and political milestones that defined Ottawa during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This volume serves as an essential resource for those interested in Canadian local history, urban development, and the heritage of the Ontario region. Through its detailed record of the city's past and present, the work preserves the legacy of a burgeoning metropolis during a pivotal era in Canadian history.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.