Montreal, The Story Of Three Hundred Years

By John Irwin Cooper

Book Overview

Montreal, The Story Of Three Hundred Years is a comprehensive historical account of the city of Montreal, Canada, written by John Irwin Cooper. The book covers the period from the city's founding in 1642 to the 1960s, providing a detailed and engaging narrative of the city's development over three centuries. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a particular period in Montreal's history. Cooper explores the city's early years as a French colony, its role in the fur trade, and its transformation into a major industrial center in the 19th and 20th centuries. He also discusses the city's cultural and social history, including its role in the development of Canadian literature and art.Throughout the book, Cooper provides a wealth of information about Montreal's architecture, geography, and people. He describes the city's landmarks, such as the Notre-Dame Basilica and Mount Royal, and provides detailed accounts of the lives of notable Montrealers, including politicians, artists, and activists.Montreal, The Story Of Three Hundred Years is a well-researched and engaging account of one of Canada's most important cities. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Montreal or Canadian history more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163823554
• ISBN13: 9781163823552
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"