All Afloat: A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways

Lion's Mark Library edition.

The waterways of Canada have always been its lifeblood, a network of rivers and lakes shaping its geography, its economy, and its very identity. William Wood’s *All Afloat: A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways* offers a fascinating glimpse into this history, charting the evolution of waterborne transport from the earliest canoes to the steamships that would transform the nation. It’s a book that invites us to reconsider the importance of these often-overlooked arteries of Canadian life, and to appreciate the ingenuity and resilience of those who navigated them.

About the author: William Wood (1864–1947) was a Canadian author, historian, and journalist, whose career spanned a period of significant change in Canadian society. Born in Toronto, he worked as a journalist for many years, contributing to numerous publications and developing a keen eye for detail and a talent for narrative. His historical writing, including *All Afloat*, reflects a deep engagement with Canadian history and a desire to illuminate often-overlooked aspects of the nation’s development. Wood’s work frequently draws upon primary sources and personal accounts, lending his narratives a vivid and authentic quality.

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• An original 272-word introduction by Lion's Mark Library, situating the work for the contemporary reader.
• A focused 182-word biography of the author and their context.
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