Brockville e-bog
107,91 DKK
(inkl. moms 134,89 DKK)
Brockville's origins reach back to the resettlement of Loyalists following the American Revolution and the threat of American encroachment. Following the War of 1812, Brockville, along the St. Lawrence River, benefitted greatly from the rapidly expanding colonization. A centre for the political activity of the day and a focal point for the Orange movement, Brockville was often immersed in contr...
E-bog
107,91 DKK
Forlag
Natural Heritage
Udgivet
15 oktober 1997
Længde
128 sider
Genrer
1KBC
Sprog
English
Format
pdf
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781554881093
Brockville's origins reach back to the resettlement of Loyalists following the American Revolution and the threat of American encroachment. Following the War of 1812, Brockville, along the St. Lawrence River, benefitted greatly from the rapidly expanding colonization. A centre for the political activity of the day and a focal point for the Orange movement, Brockville was often immersed in controversy.The end of the 19th century was the golden age of patent medicine business and Brockville was home to two of the most successful, the W. H. Comstock Company and the G. T. Fulford Company. "e;Pink Pills for Pale People"e; were sold worldwide. Today, Brockville retains the charm of its heritage mansions and is home to a number of prominent industries.