{"product_id":"toronto-street-names-leonard-wise-9780228105138","title":"Toronto Street Names: An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Deserves a place on every Toronto history buff's bookshelf.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-- Canadian Book Review Annual\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eToronto Street Names\u003c\/i\u003e provides a fascinating look at a highly visible record of the past of Canada's largest city -- its streets. It commemorates the people and events that have shaped the city and tells the fascinating and curious stories of how more than 350 Toronto streets got their names. This edition has been thoroughly updated and revised, and it includes four walking-tour maps and a historical index. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The names of Toronto's streets map the trails and portages of the Indigenous inhabitants, the arrival of the early explorers and the founding of York at the end of the 18th century. They trace the growth and political turmoil of the 19th century, the modernization of the 20th century and beyond, and the emergence of one of the world's most culturally diverse cities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eToronto Street Names\u003c\/i\u003e is easy to read, intriguing and ideal for both the life-long local and the traveler who prefers exploring off the beaten track. It is also a fascinating source of information for readers interested in the history of North America's great cities. The book is illustrated with period photographs and is fully indexed and cross-referenced. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leonard Wise, Allan Gould\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0228105137\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780228105138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.98h x 7.06w x 0.70d","brand":"Leonard Wise","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46110890033407,"sku":"9780228105138","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5cdbcca4-2833-4b7d-9396-86057db3e623.jpg?v=1725470065","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/toronto-street-names-leonard-wise-9780228105138","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}