Nova Scotia's Historic Harbours
The Seaports that Shaped the Province
by Joan Dawson
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Pub Date 6 Jul 2020 | Archive Date 14 Aug 2020
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Description
The cities, towns, and villages along Nova Scotia's coastlines have witnessed battles, shipwrecks, celebrations, and tragedies. They have been home to Indigenous peoples, and have been havens for explorers, fishers, and traders. These harbour towns have provided refuge to people escaping intolerable social or political conditions, and joy to those seeking adventure, or love, or a better life. Some communities have blossomed and others have merely survived, but all evolved out of the hard work of the people who have called these seaside places home.
With twenty-five historical photos, and featuring profiles of more than fifty harbours—from the Bedford Basin to Shelburne Harbour to Cobequid Bay, Louisbourg, and Canso—Nova Scotia's Historic Harbours explores each harbour's historical significance and transports readers back in time as trusted historian Joan Dawson looks at how these communities have been shaped by the sea, and how Nova Scotia's growth has been driven by its harbours.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781771088589 |
| PRICE | CA$22.95 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 232 |
Featured Reviews
Annie B, Reviewer
Nova Scotia's Historic Harbours is a guide to the history and scenery of Nova Scotia's harbours. Due out 31st July 2020 from Nimbus, it's 232 pages and will be available in paperback format. Author Joan Dawson is a capable writer with a prodigious knowledge of the area. She writes well and accessibly, and her enthusiasm for the subject shines through in the prose.
The introductory chapters cover history, physical features of the harbours and the seaside, maritime activities such as fishing and shipbuilding, and some of the settlement history for both European settlers (chiefly French and English) and the First Nations inhabitants (Mi'kmaq). The bulk of the book is arranged by geographical area: Halifax's harbours, Southshore, Acadian Shore, Bay of Fundy, Northumberland Shore, Cape Breton, and the Eastern Shore. Each of the chapters contains subentries for more specific locations and attractions. I found the entries accessible and fascinating. There is a lot of information provided in a manner that manages to be educational without being dull or dry.
The book also includes a solid bibliography and links for further reading, but not (in the eARC provided for review purposes), an index. The information is arranged well enough that I didn't have trouble navigating the book.
Five stars. This is well written and comprehensive. It would be a nice planning resource for preparation to visit the area as well as a good choice for readers interested in the area. I really liked the author's respectful and truthful manner when writing about the First Nations people.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Kari C, Bookseller
I really enjoyed reading this book. I learned a lot about Nova Scotia and the history of the harbors. The book was well written and easy to read. Historical Photographs accompany the text. I read this as an armchair travel book but it will also make a wonderful guide book. Enjoy
