By Canadian Streams

"By Canadian Streams" by Lawrence J. Burpee is a book from 1909 that journeys through the rivers of Canada, highlighting their beauty and importance to the country's past. The book tells about when these waterways were first discovered and how they were essential for trade, travel, and how different cultures met in Canada. Each chapter focuses on a specific river, sharing stories of the native people, early European adventurers, and important events that took place on the river banks. Readers will learn about Jacques Cartier on the St. Lawrence River, the legends of the Saguenay, and the lives of fur traders on the Ottawa River. Through vivid descriptions and historical tales, the book captures Canada's history through its rivers, showing their natural beauty and how they helped shape the nation.