The Construction of the First Lachine Canal, 1815-1826
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| Title |
The Construction of the First Lachine Canal, 1815-1826
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| Abstract |
An account of the factors which led to the building of the Lachine Canal and the problems encountered during construction. Studied are the promotion, finance, construction and labour that went into the building of the "water bridge". The labour used to dig the canal was composed almost entirely of Irish immigrants.
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Master's thesis
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McGill University
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Montreal
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| Date |
1960
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| # of Pages |
125p.
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| Language |
en
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| Citation |
Tulchinsky, Gerald J. J. “The Construction of the First Lachine Canal, 1815-1826.” Master’s thesis, McGill University, 1960. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/thesescanada/vol2/QMM/TC-QMM-112940.pdf.
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