Inside the Museums: Toronto's Heritage Sites and their Most Prized Objects [Idioma Inglés] - Softcover

Focussing on power struggles and social histories, Goddard explores a connected network of properties that embody the spirit of 19th century Toronto, while also considering their impact on Torontonians today. Through humour, excitement, and tragedy, Inside the Museums will quickly persuade readers to embark on their own historical pilgrimage of this culturally rich city. * Spacing Magazine * This is an excellent resource, clearly written and organized, for those intending to explore the places whose histories and mysteries are detailed here, both as visit preparation and also to take along as enriching accompaniment... * OHS Bulletin * Goddard doesn't just draw the reader in; he walks us through each of the ten sites, building-by-building and room-by-room. When he writes of the Mackenzie House he allows readers to envision the most intimate details of the Mackenzie family's lives...[Goddard] provides detailed stories that make for enjoyable reading. * Canada's History Magazine *

Illuminates Toronto's early history through its small heritage museums and their prized objects. For the first time, it showcases the scattered historic homes and other buildings as a single community.