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""Documents Relating To The Seigniorial Tenure In Canada, 1598-1854"" presents a comprehensive collection of primary sources illuminating the unique landholding system that shaped early Canadian society. This volume, compiled by William Bennett Munro, offers invaluable insights into the seigniorial system, a form of land distribution and tenure reminiscent of feudalism, which profoundly influenced the social, economic, and political landscape of New France and early British Canada. The documents within this collection span from the late 16th century to the mid-19th century, providing a detailed historical overview of the system's evolution, its legal framework, and its impact on the lives of the colonists. Researchers, historians, and anyone interested in Canadian history will find this compilation an indispensable resource for understanding the complexities of land ownership and its enduring legacy in Canada. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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