001. John Burrows and Others on the Rideau Waterway

Published on 20 January 2020

Exploring the Rideau Canal waterway from Ottawa to Kingston in 1827 as described by canal engineer John Burrows.

Written by Charles Surtees.

Diary excerpts from engineer John Burrows describing fact-finding canoe trips down the Rideau Canal waterway from Hog's Back to Kingston commenced on Friday, May 11, 1827. Selection and introduction by Charles Surtees.

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Created Date:	01-20-2020
Last Updated Date:	01-20-2020
Author:	Charles Surtees
Copyright:	October 1978
Pages:	14 pages
Document history:	Historical Language Advisory: Pg 1, para 6: "...American colonies, disturbed by what they considered to be excessive paternalism..." pg 3, para 4 "...boatman." pg 3, para 4 "Rum renewed the men..." pg 8, para 5 "...one of the shanty men..."