Historic House Names of Nova Scotia
by Joseph M. A. Ballard
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Pub Date 8 Nov 2018 | Archive Date 25 Mar 2019
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Description
Mount Uniacke, Acacia Grove, Winckworth, Saint's Rest, Spruce Tree Cottage. Ever wonder how Nova Scotia houses got their names? The better-known names are largely connected with prominent historical figures who resided in commodious homes with sprawling grounds, but the naming tradition was far more prevalent than that. In this book, the author explains that a "hurst" is a wooded eminence, a hillock, or a grove, and this suffix lends an air of nobility to a property—Springhurst in Maitland, Lindenhurst in Halifax, and the ubiquitous Elmhurst, which appears in various communities.
Named houses have a certain essence and vitality about them. Named or not, places do possess character—and putting a name to something that exhibits character makes sense on some level. Historic House Names of Nova Scotia provides a fascinating look at the house-naming tradition in Nova Scotia. What sorts of names did Bluenoses create, and what did the names mean? Author and historian Joe Ballard has amassed a wealth of historical information and photos on the subject.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781771086684 |
| PRICE | CA$17.95 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 168 |
Featured Reviews
Jenn C, Reviewer
Who lived there and what's the story behind the name? To be honest I never gave much thought as to how a house got its name, but was definitely intrigued when I saw this book. This was a very interesting read. I loved the pictures of the gorgeous old homes. It's also fascinating to see how much was brought over from "across the pond." This may be the book you didn't know you needed to read!
Janis L, Reviewer
If you are curious about old houses and how they got their name here in Nova Scotia, then this is the book for you. Very interesting history and the narrative was not too long so you can remember the places. I enjoyed reading it and recognized many of the towns and houses. That made it much more enNo table, but anyone with a love of history will enjoy it also.
