02105cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000140010610000380012024500520015826400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801010042752011310052853400450165965300390170485600430174399900170178614908UtSlPG20260610133341.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1001aPS1 aLett, William Pittman,d1819-189210aRecollections of Bytown and Its Old Inhabitants 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-04  aProduced by Alicia Williams and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team (https://www.pgdp.net).  a"Recollections of Bytown and Its Old Inhabitants" by William Pittman Lett is a historical account penned in the late 19th century. The work serves to document and celebrate the early history and significant figures of Bytown, now known as Ottawa, through a collection of reminiscences filled with names and anecdotes from the past. Lett's intention is clear: to capture the essence of a bygone era and preserve memories that might otherwise be forgotten.  At the start of this work, Lett introduces the reader to the vibrant life and notable individuals of Bytown around the 1820s. He employs a poetic form that weaves together the stories of various townspeople—laborers, merchants, and community leaders—highlighting their contributions and everyday lives. Rich in detail, the opening outlines a lively community atmosphere, complete with the struggles and camaraderie of those who shaped the town’s history. Lett's affectionate reminiscing creates a tapestry of collective memory, enticing the reader to feel nostalgic for an era marked by hard work and community spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOttawa (Ont.) -- History -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14908  c56296d56296