William Canniff's History of the Settlement of Upper Canada (Ontario), with Special Reference to the Bay Quinté is a foundational nineteenth-century local history, tracing the transformation of the region from Indigenous homelands and imperial frontier to Loyalist settlement and colonial society. Written in a documentary, anecdotal, and commemorative style, it gathers petitions, family recollections, military memories, and civic records into a narrative shaped by Victorian historical patriotism and the urgency of preserving pioneer testimony. Canniff, a Canadian physician, educator, and public intellectual born in Upper Canada, approached history with both filial intimacy and reform-minded discipline. His proximity to the Bay of Quinté and to descendants of early settlers gave him access to oral traditions that might otherwise have vanished. His medical and civic careers also encouraged an interest in institutions, population, public welfare, and the practical foundations of community life. This volume is recommended to readers interested in Ontario history, Loyalist migration, settler memory, and the making of regional identity. Though modern readers must assess its colonial assumptions critically, Canniff's work remains invaluable as a repository of names, events, and perspectives from early Upper Canadian society. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - Hand-picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.