The Forges du Saint-Maurice : beginnings of the iron and steel industry in Canada, 1730-1883 / by Roch Samson. : R64-201/1998E

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This prestigious book contains a history of the Forges du Saint-Maurice, a milestone in Canadian industrial history. Its publication marks the 25th anniversary of the Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site. A product of extensive research, the book recounts the beginnings and development of the iron manufacturing industry at this site and the socioeconomic changes it brought about. It includes chapters on the Forge wares, workers, and community.

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Department/Agency Canada. Canadian Heritage. Parks Canada.
Title The Forges du Saint-Maurice : beginnings of the iron and steel industry in Canada, 1730-1883 / by Roch Samson.
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Paper
Other formats Electronic-[English]
Note(s) "This book stems from the massive multidisciplinary research program undertaken by Parks Canada to develop the Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site created in 1973.... This monograph is thus rooted in both the findings of the archaeological excavations and the historical research launched in the 1960s by the Quebec Department of Cultural Affairs and continued by Parks Canada."--Page xi. Contents: Masters of the St. Maurice Forges, 1730-1883.--The Forges lands.--Harnessing the stream.--The Forges plant.--The art of ironworking.--The Forges wares.--The working population.--The industrial community.--The village.
Bibliography.
Publishing information Laval - Quebec : Canadian Heritage. 1998.
Binding Hardcover
Description xix, 458p. : illus. (some coloured), tables ; 31 cm.
ISBN 2-7637-7549-7
Catalogue number
  • R64-201/1998E
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