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Related subjects Canada--History Publication information Montreal: B. Dawson, n.d.	Dundas, or, A sketch of Canadian History : and more particularly of the County of Dundas. Croil, James
	Table of Contents Cover Title Page Introduction Dedication Preface Contents CHAPTER I (From 1492 to 1549.) History-Portuguese Mariners-Columbus sails to the West-Land ho ! Shipwreck-Return to Spain--Rejoicings-His second voyage-Massacre of Spaniards--Natives rebel, and are reduced to slavery--Third voyage-Further discoveries-Insurrection of colonists-Columbus impeached at Court-Is bound in irons and sent to Spain--Is defence--His death--Americus visits the New World--Named America-His death-Discoveries of Cabot and Jacques Cartier CHAPTER II. (From 1598 to 1713.) Settlement of the French and English in N. A.-Gilbert occupies New-foundland --Expedition to Roanoke-Named Virginia--Sir R.Grenville's first settlement-A failure-Sir Walter Raleigh--Disastrous results-Colony abandoned-English Chartered Companies-Smith and Pocahontas.-The Puritans in New England-French occupy Nova Scotia-Dispossessed-N. S. granted to a Scotchman-Ceded to France--Sir David Kirk's exploit-Halifax founded-French in Canada-Quebec founded-War with the Indians CHAPTER III. (From 1745 to 1763.) The Mississippi discovered-La Salle-Louisiana settled-French claims-Fruitless negociations-French war in N.A.-Siege of Louisbourg-Peace-Hostilities between France and England--The fall of Quebec--Amherst descends the St. Lawrence-Sir William Johnston--Conquest of Canada completed CHAPTER IV. (From 1763 to 1815.) The Revolutionary War--Its origin and results- Character of Washington--Reflections on the war-Causes of the war of 1812-Hull invades Canada-Battle of Queenston-Fall of General Brock--Engagements by sea and land--Wilkinson's Expedition-Battle of Crysler's Farm-Peace concluded-Incidents-Medals and Monuments-Battle of Matilda-The affair at Mariatown-Salmon River raid-The tried Sergeant CHAPTER V. (From 1815 to 1860.) Union of the Provinces-The Rebellion in Lower and Upper Canada--The Hunter's oath-Steamers Caroline and Sir Robert Peel-Bill Johnston-Battle of the Windmill-The sympathizers-Militia of Dundas-Volunteer movement in Canada-The rifleman's song. CHAPTER VI. The County of Dundas-Situation, extent, population, and first settlement of-The Primeval forest-The U. E. Loyalists--The log shanty--Government grants of lands and implements--Difficulties encountered by first settlers--Hard times-Employments of first settlers-Their character-Dawn of improvement-The first schoolmaster-Brant and his Mohawks--Laws of the early settlers--Captain Duncan--Sir John Johnson---Steichmann--Reflections CHAPTER VII. Intermediate History--The soil of Dundas--Cranberry Marshes-Standing timber and building materials-Climate-Meteorological Record-Oldest inhabitant--Eclipse-Earth-quake-Hail Storm-Irrigation Statute labor and roads of Dundas CHAPTER VIII. GEOLOGY AND NATURAL HISTORY. General Geological features--Laurentian formation-Huronian-Lower Silurian--Potsdam Sandstone-Chazy-Trenton Group-Tertiary formation Post-Tertiary--Compositlon of surface soil-Forest Trees-shrubs--fruit bearing plants--wild flowers. Animals-mammalia-Birds-Fishes CHAPTER IX. Canadian agriculture-Rotation of crops--Systems of farming--Dutch, Scotch, Irish systems-Breeds of domestic animals-Of renting lands-Of the shares system-Of tile draining-Of laborers-Implements of husbandry CHAPTER X. Social aspect--Character of inhabitants-Territorial divisions-Municipal and legal institutions-Judge Jarvis-Educational statistics-Benevolent and literary societies-Agricultural societies CHAPTER XI. Population of Dundas and adjacent Counties--Exports and Imports of the County-Manufactures-Progress CHAPTER XII. Religious aspects-First Protestant Church in Canada-The Lutheran Church, the Rev. H. Hayunga-Church of England, Rev. Mr. Lindsay--Presbyterian Church, Rev. Mr. Broeffle-The Free Church-Methodist Church, Rev. Mr. Pope-Roman Catholic Church-Religious Statistics-Clergy Reserves CHAPTER XIII. Constitutional changes-First Canadian Parliament-Dundas returns two members--Changes at the Union-Franchise extended-Voter's Qualification, Oath, Registration--Member's qualification and remuneration-Council rendered elective-Representatives of Dundas-Political aspect-Biographical sketches-Lying Campbell,&c.-Col. Crysler-Peter Shaver--George Crawford-Reflections CHAPTER XIV. The St. Lawrence Canals.--The Elliots.-Steam Navigation, History of, on River Lake, and Ocean.--Cunard, Collins, Canadian and other steamers.--The Great Eastern.-Grand Trunk Railroad. -Victoria Bridge.--Benjamin Chaffey. CHAPTER XV. Reminiscences.-The mound of Williamsburgh.-Early Methodist Missionaries.-The first Convert.--The luke-warm Lutheran.--Record of the Grave-yard. --Eccentricities.-Perpetual motion.-Novel Windmill.-Early mills in Dundas.--Auld acquaintance CHAPTER XVI. Visit of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to Canada errata	Go to page: Search this volume search

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