Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS v
3. PART ONE: 1783-1850
4. INTRODUCTION TO PART ONE 1
5. SECTION I. THE COLONIZATION AND SETTLEMENT OF THE ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY 9
6. SECTION II. THE ST. LAWRENCE SYSTEM AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 133
7. SECTION III. TRADE AND INDUSTRY IN THE CANADAS 217
8. SECTION IV. TRADING POLICY, IMPERIAL AND LOCAL 315
9. SECTION V. MONETARY AND FINANCIAL PROBLEMS IN THE CANADAS 368
10. SECTION VI. THE ECONOMIC LIFE OF THE MARITIME PROVINCES 386
11. PART TWO: 1850-1885
12. INTRODUCTION TO PART TWO 447
13. SECTION I. THE ST. LAWRENCE DRAINAGE BASIN 451
14. SECTION II. THE MARITIME PROVINCES 666
15. SECTION III. WESTERN CANADA (HUDSON BAY DRAINAGE BASIN) 730
16. SECTION IV. BRITISH COLUMBIA 771
17. SECTION V. CONFEDERATION AND CREDIT 809
18. INDEX TO VOLUMES I AND II 823