Ottawa Construire Une Capitale/Making a Capital

Ottawa - Making a Capital is a collection of 24 never-before published essays, 19 of which are in English, on the history of Ottawa. It brings together leading historians, archeologists and archivists whose work reveals the rich tapestry of the city. Pre-contact society, French Canadian voyageurs, the early civil service, the first labour organizers and Jewish peddlers are among the many fascinating characters covered. Readers will also learn about the origins of local street names, the Great Fire of 1900, Ottawa's multicultural past, the demise of its streetcar system, Ottawa's transformation during the Second World War and the significance of federal government architecture. This book is an indispensable collection for those interested in local history and the history of Canada's capital.Keshen, Jeff is the author of 'Ottawa Construire Une Capitale/Making a Capital' with ISBN 9780776605210 and ISBN 0776605216.