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Niagara

Author : Pierre Berton
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 1438429304
Total Pages : 509 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Niagara written by Pierre Berton and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2010-03-31 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping history of this natural wonder, from its geological beginnings to the present. "The noble cataract reflects the concerns, failings, and fancies of the times. If we gaze deeply into its shimmering image we can perhaps discern our own." - page 22 “[Pierre Berton] makes a serious and convincing case for Niagara's pivotal role in North American history. ... His Niagara is a lodestar for North American culture and invention: site of the first railway suspension bridge, inspiration for Nikola Tesla's discovery of the principle of alternating current, and the subject of Frederic Church's most celebrated landscape; a natural wonder that has bewitched generations of scientists, authors, and utopians, and stimulated innovations and social movements still casting long shadows. ... surprising, rich and engrossing.” -- Thurston Clarke, New York Times Book Review “Canadian historian Berton tells dozens of absorbing tales about the region and those who passed through it ... He tells them all superbly, aided by essential maps and a few reproductions of posters advertising some of the more bizarre stunts.” -- Publishers Weekly “Entertaining. . . . Berton brings to life the adventurers and dreamers, visionaries and industrialists, who over centuries have been drawn to the Falls.” -- Maclean’s "Berton at his storytelling best; there is something here for everyone. ... a vintage, full-bodied read." -- The London Free Press "A book worth diving into." -- Calgary Herald "By turns ironic, amused, shocked, horrified and awestruck, Berton traces Niagara's history through the deeds of those who came in contact with it ... all the while walking the fine line between detachment and emotion with agility and grace." -- The Whig-Standard (Kingston) Pierre Berton was one of Canada’s most popular and prolific authors, and is widely credited with popularizing Canadian history. His previous books include The Wild Frontier, Prisoners of the North, Klondike, The Invasion of Canada, and The Great Depression.

The Niagara Region in History

Author : Peter Augustus Porter
Publisher : New York and London : [s.n.]
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book The Niagara Region in History written by Peter Augustus Porter and published by New York and London : [s.n.]. This book was released on 1895 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Niagara Region in History (Classic Reprint)

Author : Peter Augustus Porter
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333530013
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book The Niagara Region in History (Classic Reprint) written by Peter Augustus Porter and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-09 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Niagara Region in History Catholic church as they carried the gos pel to the various Indian tribes in the unknown wilderness. To this region came the French, first officially in the person of La Salle; afterwards, by their armies, seeking conquest and the con trol of the fur trade. At the mouth of the Niagara river the French established one of their most important posts. There they traded with, conferred with and intrigued with the Indians, making firm friends of some of the tribes and bitter enemies of others; and during the fourscore years that France held sway on the American continent, this region was a famous part ofher domain in the new world. Later on, steadily but surely driving the French before them, and finally totally depriving them of their posses sions, came the English. Shortly after England became the undisputed owner of the region, the American Revolution began, and within twenty years after England had dispossessed France of this famous territory, she herself was compelled to recognize a new nation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Niagara Region in History

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (937 download)

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Niagara

Author : Pierre Berton
Publisher : Anchor Canada
ISBN 13 : 0385673655
Total Pages : 549 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (856 download)

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Download or read book Niagara written by Pierre Berton and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2011-07-27 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of heroes and villains, eccentrics and daredevils, scientists, and power brokers, Niagara has a contemporary resonance: how a great natural wonder created both the industrial heartland of southern Ontario and the worst pollution on the continent.

The Niagara Region in History

Author : Peter A 1853-1925 Porter
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781019611807
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (118 download)

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Download or read book The Niagara Region in History written by Peter A 1853-1925 Porter and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Niagara region. The author provides an in-depth analysis and description of the various historical sites and landmarks, from the Niagara fort to the well-known falls. This book is an ideal guide for tourists, history buffs, or anyone curious about the rich history of this area. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Fixing Niagara Falls

Author : Daniel Macfarlane
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 0774864257
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book Fixing Niagara Falls written by Daniel Macfarlane and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the late nineteenth century, Niagara Falls has been heavily engineered to generate energy behind a flowing façade designed to appeal to tourists. Fixing Niagara Falls reveals the technological feats and cross-border politics that facilitated the transformation of one of the most important natural sites in North America. Daniel Macfarlane shows how this natural wonder is essentially a tap: huge tunnels around the reconfigured Falls channel the waters of the Niagara River, which ebb and flow according to the tourism calendar. This book offers a unique interdisciplinary and transborder perspective on how the Niagara landscape embodies the power of technology and nature.

NIAGARA REGION IN HIST

Author : Peter a. (Peter Augustus) 1853 Porter
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781373256041
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book NIAGARA REGION IN HIST written by Peter a. (Peter Augustus) 1853 Porter and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Duration of Niagara Falls

Author : Joseph William Spencer
Publisher : New York : Humboldt
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Duration of Niagara Falls written by Joseph William Spencer and published by New York : Humboldt. This book was released on 1895 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Blacks in Niagara Falls

Author : Michael B. Boston
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438484631
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Blacks in Niagara Falls written by Michael B. Boston and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2021-08-16 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blacks in Niagara Falls narrates and analyzes the history of Black Niagarans from the days of the Underground Railroad to the Age of Urban Renewal. Michael B. Boston details how Black Niagarans found themselves on the margins of society from the earliest days to how they came together as a community to proactively fight and struggle to obtain an equal share of society's opportunities. Boston explores how Blacks came to Niagara Falls in increasing numbers usually in search of economic opportunities, later establishing essential institutions, such as churches and community centers, which manifested and reinforced their values, and interacted with the broader community, seeking an equitable share of other society opportunities. This singular examination of a small city significantly contributes to Urban History and African American Studies scholarly research, which generally focuses on large cities. Combining primary source data with extensive interviews gathered over an eighteen-year period in which the author immersed himself in the Niagara community, Blacks in Niagara Falls offers an insightful study of how one small city community grew over its unique history.

Outpost of Empires

Author : John Aiken
Publisher : Phoenix, N.Y. : F.E. Richards
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Outpost of Empires written by John Aiken and published by Phoenix, N.Y. : F.E. Richards. This book was released on 1961 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Mighty Niagara

Author : John N. Jackson
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 1615929029
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (159 download)

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Download or read book The Mighty Niagara written by John N. Jackson and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2003-03 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ...makes some notable contributions to the popular and scholarly literature about the Niagara region...a welcome addition to the literature of US-Canada cross-border studies. -The Canadian Historical Review...provides a most engaging and eloquently written story, a learned tale of the Niagara region's associated historical triumphs and abiding challenges. The book's geographical and social histories will be of interest not only to residents of the Niagara Frontier but to anyone who has ever been fascinated by the complexly related natural and technological wonders that have helped to make Niagara one of the world's most famous and enduring icons. -ISLEThis in-depth regional study of the Niagara Frontier traces the evolution of landscape and patterns of settlement on both sides of the Niagara River extending from St. Catharines, Ontario, to Lockport, New York. This significant region, astride an international frontier, both connects and separates, unites and divides Canadian and American territories bordering the Niagara River.Like map overlays that build on an underlying base geography, Professor Jackson's chronological approach begins with the qualities of the physical background and their ongoing ramifications up to the present for the use and development of land. He then adds the Native settlements, showing their trails and economic activities, while highlighting the amazing fact that certain Native features remain an intrinsic part of the modern landscape. The next time period reveals that the previous human landscapes, once continuous across the Niagara River, became acutely discontinuous with the creation in 1783 of an unseen but divisive international boundary.Subsequent chapters follow the changes over the course of time as canals, railways, hydroelectric power, and the dominance of the automobile in the present era all transform the environment. Jackson also discusses Niagara Falls as the fulcrum around which the Niagara Frontier has developed and the impact of the tourist industry on the region. This thorough analysis of an important international region will be of great use to students of regional, urban, and historical geography as well as to anyone involved in cross-boundary trade, education, or tourism.John N. Jackson (St. Catharines, Ontario) is professor emeritus of applied geography at Brock University and the author of fourteen previous books on regional geography and history.John Burtniak (St. Catharines), now retired, was the special collections librarian and university archivist at Brock University.Gregory P. Stein (Buffalo, NY) is associate professor of geography and planning at SUNY College at Buffalo.

Borderland Blacks

Author : dann j. Broyld
Publisher : LSU Press
ISBN 13 : 0807177679
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Borderland Blacks written by dann j. Broyld and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2022-05-25 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early nineteenth century, Rochester, New York, and St. Catharines, Canada West, were the last stops on the Niagara branch of the Underground Railroad. Both cities handled substantial fugitive slave traffic and were logical destinations for the settlement of runaways because of their progressive stance on social issues including abolition of slavery, women’s rights, and temperance. Moreover, these urban centers were home to sizable free Black communities as well as an array of individuals engaged in the abolitionist movement, such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Anthony Burns, and Hiram Wilson. dann j. Broyld’s Borderland Blacks explores the status and struggles of transient Blacks within this dynamic zone, where the cultures and interests of the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and the African Diaspora overlapped. Blacks in the two cities shared newspapers, annual celebrations, religious organizations, and kinship and friendship ties. Too often, historians have focused on the one-way flow of fugitives on the Underground Railroad from America to Canada when in fact the situation on the ground was far more fluid, involving two-way movement and social collaborations. Black residents possessed transnational identities and strategically positioned themselves near the American-Canadian border where immigration and interaction occurred. Borderland Blacks reveals that physical separation via formalized national barriers did not sever concepts of psychological memory or restrict social ties. Broyld investigates how the times and terms of emancipation affected Blacks on each side of the border, including their use of political agency to pit the United States and British Canada against one another for the best possible outcomes.

Studies of the Niagara Frontier

Author : Frank Hayward Severance
Publisher : Buffalo, N.Y. : Buffalo Historical Society
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Studies of the Niagara Frontier written by Frank Hayward Severance and published by Buffalo, N.Y. : Buffalo Historical Society. This book was released on 1911 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Niagara, Queen of Wonders

Author : Edward Theodore Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Niagara, Queen of Wonders written by Edward Theodore Williams and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Colossal Cataract

Author : Irving H. Tesmer
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438421966
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Colossal Cataract written by Irving H. Tesmer and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1981-06-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1975 a group of distinguished American and Canadian geologists agreed to pool their knowledge to write about the geologically fascinating resource they shared. Colossal Cataract is the result of their five-year collaboration to provide both geologists and general readers with the first comprehensive geological history of Niagara Falls since 1914. How and why the Falls were formed and how the Niagara Frontier has evolved through natural processes and through man's efforts to benefit from the dynamic power of the Falls is described in a succinct history. A chapter forecasts the possible future of the Falls, taking the natural erosion rate and the technological options for directing it into account. The authors both correct some misconceptions about the geology of the Falls and offer a new interpretation of the structure of the bedrock. A chapter on paleontology describes the fossils that have been deposited and which might still be found. Attached to the book is a 25 x 32" four-color map, the only available detailed geological map of the Niagara area. The map shows the bedrock distribution and incorporates the latest geological data. Appendixes offer a glossary of geologic terms, Niagara statistics, stratigraphy, a road guide to points of interest, and a summary of museum exhibits in the Niagara region.

A history of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, including a concise account of the aboriginal inhabitants of this region; the first white explorers and missionaries; the pioneers and their successors ... Biographical sketches

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Author : John Devoy
Publisher : Dalcassian Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book A history of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, including a concise account of the aboriginal inhabitants of this region; the first white explorers and missionaries; the pioneers and their successors ... Biographical sketches written by John Devoy and published by Dalcassian Publishing Company. This book was released on 1896-01-01 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: