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034. Records of the Rise and Progress of the City of Ottawa: From the Foundation of the Rideau Canal to the Present Time - 1858  

The author, who was 14 at the time, gives us a very interesting view of Bytown. Abridged and edited from possibly the earliest published book about Bytown. Includes a photograph of the author and an illustration of the Chaudière Falls Bridge. Written by Gertrude Van Cortlandt.

Abridged and edited from an original book held by the National Archives of Canada Library. The author of this work was one of seven children of Dr. Edward Van Cortlandt whose story may be found in Bytown pamphlet #17. April 1990. Originally identified as pamphlet #32 and hand corrected to #34.

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Last Updated Date: 02-24-2025
Author: Gertrude Van Cortlandt
Copyright: April 1990
Pages: 16 pages
Document history:

Historical Language Advisory: Inside front cover "...Mrs. Van Cortlandt's", inside front cover "Later Gertrude, who did not marry...", pg 7, para 1 "...advocating pure Protestant principles...", pg 7, para 1 "...(an ultra Roman Catholic paper)", pg 10, para 1 "...importance of knowledge to the working classes.