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Elgin, ON: Published by the Author, Date: 2007. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. pp: 146. FIRST EDITION. The story of the original water route along the Rideau River that disappeared with the flooding of the Rideau Canal. The canal dams, built between 1826 and 1831, flooded the surrounding area, and three watersheds; the Rideau River, The Gananoque River, and the Cataraqui River. The author takes a journey along the route that was surveyed for the first time in 1783 by Lieut. Gershom French. Watson combines this survey with others done in 1816 and 1824 to reveal the pre-canal landscape. The book is illustrated with detailed maps, photographs, and drawings. The appendices contain a discussion of the research, a chronology and history of the route, and a list of Rideau geographic place names. A near fine copy. There is a medallion of a previous owner on the title page. 2007. Published by the Author ISBN 0978075110 9780978075118 [CA]
ISBN10: 0978075110, ISBN13: 9780978075118, [publisher: Published by the Author, Elgin, ON] Softcover First Edition pp: 146. FIRST EDITION. The story of the original water route along the Rideau River that disappeared with the flooding of the Rideau Canal. The canal dams, built between 1826 and 1831, flooded the surrounding area, and three watersheds; the Rideau River, The Gananoque River, and the Cataraqui River. The author takes a journey along the route that was surveyed for the first time in 1783 by Lieut. Gershom French. Watson combines this survey with others done in 1816 and 1824 to reveal the pre-canal landscape. The book is illustrated with detailed maps, photographs, and drawings. The appendices contain a discussion of the research, a chronology and history of the route, and a list of Rideau geographic place names. A near fine copy. There is a medallion of a previous owner on the title page. [UXBRIDGE, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 2007]
Elgin, Ontario: Self Published. Very Good-. Date: 2007. First Edition. Softcover. 0978075110 . 146 pp. Photos. Maps. Bibliography. Light edgewear, corners rubbed. Provides a unique look at the drowned landscape of the original Rideau Route, the route spanning three watersheds, prior to the building of the canal. Takes you on a canoe trip along the route, describing the landscape as it was in 1783, before any European settlement. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall . 2007. Self Published ISBN 0978075110 9780978075118 [CA]
ISBN10: 0978075110, ISBN13: 9780978075118, [publisher: Self Published, Elgin, Ontario] Softcover First Edition 146 pp. Photos. Maps. Bibliography. Light edgewear, corners rubbed. Provides a unique look at the drowned landscape of the original Rideau Route, the route spanning three watersheds, prior to the building of the canal. Takes you on a canoe trip along the route, describing the landscape as it was in 1783, before any European settlement. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall [Prescott, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 2007]
Elgin, ON Self-published 2007 1st Paperback Fine First printing. 146 pp., photos, many maps, appendices, biblio, oversized softcover. Fine copy with slightest wear to covers. Rare book.
Elgin, ON: Self-published, Date: 2007. 1st . Paperback. Fine. First printing. 146 pp., photos, many maps, appendices, biblio, oversized softcover. Fine copy with slightest wear to covers. Rare book. 2007. Self-published ISBN 0978075110 9780978075118 [CA]
ISBN10: 0978075110, ISBN13: 9780978075118, [publisher: Self-published] Softcover First Edition 146pp. Profusely illus bw. Clean, bright, and unmarked. Maps. Binding remains solid; clean and bright with no underlining; no exterior flaws. Out of print. [Champlain, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2007]
ISBN10: 0978075110, ISBN13: 9780978075118, [publisher: Self-Published, Canada] Softcover First Edition Signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. 146 pages. Bibliography. "Takes the reader on a 1783 canoe trip along the Rideau Route, revealing the landscape as it appeared prior to any European settlement. Transcriptions and maps of Lt. French's 1783 survey, as well as those of Lt. Joshua Jebb in 1816 and Samuel Clowes in 1823-24, are included as first hand accounts of the route. This newly revealed pre-canal engineering achievement will allow readers to better understand and appreciate the enormous engineering achievement of the Rideau Canal. Profusely illustrated with maps and period paintings." - from back cover. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. [Ladysmith, BC, Canada] [Publication Year: 2007]
Canada: Self-Published, Date: 2007. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. 146 pages. Bibliography. "Takes the reader on a 1783 canoe trip along the Rideau Route, revealing the landscape as it appeared prior to any European settlement. Transcriptions and maps of Lt. French's 1783 survey, as well as those of Lt. Joshua Jebb in 1816 and Samuel Clowes in 1823-24, are included as first hand accounts of the route. This newly revealed pre-canal engineering achievement will allow readers to better understand and appreciate the enormous engineering achievement of the Rideau Canal. Profusely illustrated with maps and period paintings." - from back cover. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy.. 2007. Self-Published ISBN 0978075110 9780978075118 [CA]
ISBN10: 0978075110, ISBN13: 9780978075118, [publisher: Self-Published, Canada] Softcover First Edition Signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. 146 pages. Bibliography. "Takes the reader on a 1783 canoe trip along the Rideau Route, revealing the landscape as it appeared prior to any European settlement. Transcriptions and maps of Lt. French's 1783 survey, as well as those of Lt. Joshua Jebb in 1816 and Samuel Clowes in 1823-24, are included as first hand accounts of the route. This newly revealed pre-canal engineering achievement will allow readers to better understand and appreciate the enormous engineering achievement of the Rideau Canal. Profusely illustrated with maps and period paintings." - from back cover. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. [Ladysmith, BC, Canada] [Publication Year: 2007]
Canada Self-Published 2007 First Edition Paperback Very Good 0978075110. Signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. 146 pages. Bibliography. "Takes the reader on a 1783 canoe trip along the Rideau Route, revealing the landscape as it appeared prior to any European settlement. Transcriptions and maps of Lt. French's 1783 survey, as well as those of Lt. Joshua Jebb in 1816 and Samuel Clowes in 1823-24, are included as first hand accounts of the route. This newly revealed pre-canal engineering achievement will allow readers to better understand and appreciate the enormous engineering achievement of the Rideau Canal. Profusely illustrated with maps and period paintings."-from back cover. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy.; 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall; Rideau Canal History Region Ontario Geography Maps Surveys Eastern Joshua Jebb Samuel Clowes Lt. French Engineering Construction; Signed by Author(s)
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