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Archive Record
Metadata
Item ID# |
A2006.196.920 |
Title |
Huronia: Cradle of Ontario's History |
Object Name |
Book |
Dates of Creation |
1954 |
Creator |
Cranston, J. Herbert |
Other Creators |
Jefferys, C.W. Huron Historic Sites and Tourist Association |
Description |
This book contains a history of Huron County, east of Georgian Bay. There are many drawings and maps throughout the book. The cover is orange and red with blue printing and images. The cover reads "Huronia: Cradle of Ontario's History By J. Herbert Cranston". The inside title page is dated 1954 in Roman Numerals. The chapter headings include: -This was the Land -The Huron Nation -Life Among the Hurons -Religion of Superstition -The Coming of the White Man -The Jesuit Martyrs -The Dark Ages -Return of the White Man -War Clouds Again -Fur Trading Centres -Early Roads -Settling the Land -Cutting Down the Forests -Underground Railways -Pioneer Transportation -Heroes of 1837 -Industrial Growth -The Founding of Simcoe and Grey Counties -Towns and Villages of Modern Huronia -Glossary of Indian Names |
Provenance |
This item was collected by the Albemarle Township Historical Society in the course of its research and writing related to the creation the book "Albemarle: a History of the Township" published in 1991. |
Collection |
Albemarle Township Historical Society fonds |
System of arrangement |
This item is part of the Albemarle Township Historical Society fonds, Series 3 (Albemarle Township history materials), File 12 (Local history books). |
Parent Object |
ATHS S3, F12 |
Level of Description |
Item |
Physical Description |
80 pages : illustrated ; 15.5 x 23 x 0.5 (paperback) |
Places |
Georgian Bay Grey County Huronia Simcoe County |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Archaeology First Nations First Nations culture First Nations of Canada Settlements |