Author: TULCHINSKY, GERALD J. J.
Title: The River Barons: Montreal Businessmen and the Growth of Industry and Transportation, 1837-53
Description: Canada: University of Toronto Press, 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0802053394. 310 pages. Index. Bibliography. Footnotes. "An attempt to examine certain aspects of the business history of Montreal in a crucial era of change from the late 1830s to the early 1850s. It follows the interaction of Montreal's business community with the ongoing 'transportation revolution' that was rapidly accelerating the pace of North American life in the mid-nineteenth century." - from Preface. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A worthy reference copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The River Barons: Montreal Businessmen and the Growth of Industry and Transportation, 1837-53 Businessmen Montreal History Industries Railroads Shipping Transportation Business. Fair .

Keywords: 0802053394 : 1837 53 Canadian