Documents Relating To The Seigniorial Tenure In Canada, 1598-1854 - William Bennett Munro - Bog

""Documents Relating To The Seigniorial Tenure In Canada, 1598-1854"" is a historical book written by William Bennett Munro and published in 1908. The book contains a collection of primary source documents related to the seigniorial tenure system in Canada, which was a system of land tenure established by the French colonial authorities in the 17th century. The documents in the book cover a period of over 250 years, from 1598 to 1854, and include royal edicts, letters, land grants, and other legal documents related to the seigniorial system. The book also includes a historical introduction that provides context for the documents and explains the seigniorial system in detail. The introduction covers the origins of the system in France, its implementation in Canada, and its impact on the social and economic development of the country. The book also contains explanatory notes that provide additional information and context for the documents, making them more accessible to readers.Overall, ""Documents Relating To The Seigniorial Tenure In Canada, 1598-1854"" is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of land tenure in Canada. It provides a comprehensive collection of primary source documents and a detailed historical introduction that together offer a fascinating insight into the seigniorial system and its impact on Canadian society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.