Toronto of Old by Henry Scadding
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"Toronto of Old" by Henry Scadding is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the early settlement and social life of Toronto, Ontario, exploring the city's formative years and the memories attached to its original establishments, buildings, and notable events. It is an intricate blend of personal recollections, folklore, and early documentation that aims to bring alive the past of this vibrant city. The opening of
the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Toronto's history, beginning with an introduction that discusses the origins of the city’s name and early French colonial references. Scadding reflects on his own connection to Toronto, hinting at the personal anecdotes and observations that will color his narrative. He outlines the structure and purpose of the work, emphasizing that while it won't serve as a formal history complete with statistics, it will provide detailed recollections of a bygone era, focusing on the evolution of Toronto through its streets and key figures. As he embarks on this historical journey, readers are invited to contemplate the early days of the city and the people who shaped its development, setting a somber yet nostalgic tone for the historical narrative that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scadding, Henry, 1813-1901 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02012850 |
| Title |
Toronto of Old Collections and recollections illustrative of the early settlement and social life of the capital of Ontario |
| Credits |
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Ross Cooling and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Toronto (Ont.) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Toronto (Ont.) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35225 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1735 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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