Collections and recollections illustrative of the early settlement and social life of the capital of Ontario Scadding, Henry 1813-1901 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Toronto of Old" by Henry Scadding is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the early settlement and social life of Toronto, Ontario, exploring the city's formative years and the memories attached to its original establishments, buildings, and notable events. It is an intricate blend of personal recollections, folklore, and early documentation that aims to bring alive the past of this vibrant city. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Toronto's history, beginning with an introduction that discusses the origins of the city’s name and early French colonial references. Scadding reflects on his own connection to Toronto, hinting at the personal anecdotes and observations that will color his narrative. He outlines the structure and purpose of the work, emphasizing that while it won't serve as a formal history complete with statistics, it will provide detailed recollections of a bygone era, focusing on the evolution of Toronto through its streets and key figures. As he embarks on this historical journey, readers are invited to contemplate the early days of the city and the people who shaped its development, setting a somber yet nostalgic tone for the historical narrative that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-02-09 Produced by Marcia Brooks, Ross Cooling and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Toronto (Ont.) -- Description and travel Toronto (Ont.) -- History F1001 Original publication data not identified 02012850 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35225 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35225 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133814.0 35225