Böcker av Samuel Edward Dawson

Gain a deep understanding of the origins and evolution of copyright law in Canada with this insightful lecture. Given by Samuel Edward Dawson in the late 19th century at the Law School of Bishop's College in Sherbrooke, P.Q., this lecture examines the legal and historical factors that shaped the development of copyright law in Canada. Includes a detailed analysis of the most important cases, statutes and international agreements. A must-read for anyone interested in intellectual property law and the history of Canadian legal institutions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Samuel Edward Dawson's North America: Canada and Newfoundland is a richly detailed and comprehensive guide to these important regions. Covering everything from geography and climate to politics and economics, this book is an essential resource for anyone conducting business or traveling to Canada or Newfoundland. With insight and knowledge from a local expert, this book is an engaging and informative read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a must for those interested in history and geography. Dawson sets out to relate the chief facts pertaining to the discovery and exploration of the northeastern part of the North American continent. He begins with a geographical sketch of the area, followed by an introductory chapter, and a review of John Cabot's first two voyages, the second of which ended in disappointment. Additional chapters discuss the Corte-Reals and Portuguese Discovery, Mythical Pre-Columbian Discoveries, Private Adventurers: Cabot to Cartier, the Voyage of Verrazano, the Voyage of Stephen Gomez, Results of Exploration up to Jacques Cartier's First Voyage, Cartier's First, Second, and Third Voyages, Cartier to Champlain, Samuel de Champlain, Champlain in Quebec, Champlain in Ontario, Exploration of the West from Champlain to the Dispersion of the Huron's, Exploration Resumed and Possession Taken for France, Jolliet and La Salle: the Mississippi Valley Unveiled, Hennepin and Dulhut: Western Exploration Continued, Exploration to the North and East, Occupation of the St. Lawrence Valley, and Occupation of the Atlantic Coast. Over forty illustrations, three maps (one shows the Saint Lawrence Basin), and a new subject and full-name index compliment this work.