History of The Ottawa Valley, A Collection of Facts and Reminiscences For Over Half A Century

By J. M. Gourlay

A fantastic resource for those with an interest in the settlement and early development of the communities in the Ottawa Valley. The book addresses both the Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec sides of the Ottawa River.

Seemingly endless references to specific settlers and early community leaders populate the pages of this respected history. Originally published in 1896, Gourlay had access to many of the people discussed, while researching this volume.

Browse the NEW Index

The Publisher thanks Mary Bole of Winnipeg, Manitoba for compiling this index so that readers can easily find information about specific individuals mentioned in this 2010 printing of History of the Ottawa Valley by J. M. Gourlay.

Details:

288 Pages
6.5 X 9.75"
Originally published 1896
This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 2008
ISBN 978-1-897446-35-5 (Hardcover)

Print quality: Global Heritage Press sourced several different copies of the original book to locate one that was in the best possible condition for the 2008 reprint. However, the original 1896 printer must have printed it on a Monday. The printing ink was poorly applied resulting in wide variations in print quality throughout the book. It is easily readable but the adjustment from light print to too-dark print is not the same high standard that we expect in today's publications. This edition has been reprinted as an exact copy of the original, which means that it is no better nor no worse than the original print quality.