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In the 1870s, railway construction in Canada was not only an engineering marvel but also at the heart of major political and commercial conflicts. North Shore Railway: Further Statement of Facts, in Relation to Certain Matters in Difference Between Thomas McGreevy, Contractor, and Silas Seymour, General Consulting Engineer; With a Supplement presents the testimony of renowned engineer Silas Seymour, who recounts his legal and ethical struggles with prominent Quebec contractor Thomas McGreevy. First published in Quebec in 1872, this work reveals both the technical and financial challenges of large-scale railway projects and the conflicts of interest, courtroom battles, and personal disputes that shaped them. Supported by original documents, letters, and court records, Seymour’s account is not only a chronicle of railway history but also a powerful defense of honor, trust, law, and personal reputation. Republished today, this volume offers modern readers a rare glimpse into the social and economic dynamics of 19th-century Canada, shaped under the shadow of railway politics. It is a valuable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the history of railway development.