PREFACE 



THIS work has been prepared by the Canadian 

 Institute for the members of the Twelfth Geo- 

 logical Congress and for all who may have an interest 

 in the history and natural history of the city and 

 vicinity. The articles have been generously contri- 

 buted by specialists in their respective fields, and 

 represent more than mere compilations. The maps 

 and illustrations have either been prepared for this 

 book or are reproduced here from original sources by 

 permission. Credit is given in connection with each. 

 To the contributors, the publishers, and to the many 

 friends who have so freely aided with information or 

 advice, the members of the publication committee 

 desire to express their sincere indebtedness. 



J. B. TYRRELL, President. 

 J. H. FAULL, Editor. 



