A few plain directions for persons intending to proceed as settlers to His Majesty's province of Upper Canada, in North America :

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Creator
English farmer settled in Upper Canada, author
Title
A few plain directions for persons intending to proceed as settlers to His Majesty's province of Upper Canada, in North America : pointing out the best port to embark at for Quebec.--Provisions and other things necessary to be provided for the voyage.--The best and cheapest method of travelling from Quebec to Montreal, and thence to Kingston and York, a distance of 600 miles, whereby emigrants way avoid heavy expenses.--The method of obtaining land in the most eligible districts.--What property various descriptions of emigrants should possess on their arrival in America.--Advice to farmers, tradesmen, mechanics, &c.--A description of that fine and interesting province : its productions, &c. &c.--Some cursory remarks on the manners and customs of the inhabitants : containing also a short sketch or journal of the author's voyage across the Atlantic, in June, 1819
Published
London : Printed for Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy ..., 1820.
Identifier
oocihm.21084
21084
Subject
Canadian immigration literature -- To 1867.
Ontario -- Emigration and immigration.
Ontario -- Description and travel -- 1764-1850.
Canada -- Documentation pour immigrants -- Jusqu'à 1867.
Ontario -- Descriptions et voyages -- 1764-1850.
Ontario -- Emigration et immigration.
Document source
Electronic reproduction.
Notes
"With a map."
Tables.
vii, 100 pages : map ; 19 cm.
Collection
Monographs
Language
English
URL
https://www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.21084