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--- Sights and Surveys: Two Diarists on the Rideau

The diaries of John MacTaggart and John Burrows, two of the men who surveyed the line of the Rideau Canal for Col. By. These two diaries, one never before published, give a fascinating insight into the difficulties of building a canal in the wilderness. Four surveys which include illustrations and a fold out map. Written by Edwin Welch with preface by Charles D. Surtees.

Bytown Series # 1. The title on the cover is "Sights and Surveys" whereas the full title is on the title page. John MacTaggart's two reports were originally printed in volume 1 of his book Three Years in Canada: An Account of the Actual State of the Country in 1826-7-8 (London, 1829, 2 vols). Bytown Pamphlet Series #1 "John Burrows and Others on the Rideau Waterway" is an abridged version of this publication. 1979.

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Author: Edwin Welch
Copyright: 1979
Pages: 58 pages
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