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 Nova Scotia, Canada  Genealogy & History Resources New Brunswick Resources | Newfoundland & Labrador Resources | Nova Scotia Resources Prince Edward Island Resources | Loyalist Resources BOOK - Historic Town of Pictou By Monica Graham Pubished by Nimbus Publishing, Halifax, 2004
Situated on a sheltered harbour near Gulf of St. Lawrence transportation routes, the town of Pictou, Nova Scotia, has attracted settlers and commerce for centuries-Mi'kmaw, French, and British communities have all taken advantage of the area's bountiful fish, game, and lumber. In 1773, the ship Hector's Scottish passengers made Pictou the "Birthplace of New Scotland." Combining historical photographstand extensively researched captions, Monica Graham describes many important developments in the community's past, like the founding of Pictou Academy, the tenacity of the Pictou Artillery, and, of course, the historic voyage of the steamship Royal William, the first ship to cross the Atlantic under steam power alone. We also meet some of the people who gave this town its lively spirit: Ditto Dalton and his tightrope-walking goat; George Urquhart Hill, World War Two flying ace; and the six Sheriff Harrises. The Historic Town of Pictou is vital to anyone interested in the town of Pictou, the Scottish presence in Nova Scotia, or the ability of humankind to turn a piece of raw wilderness into a vibrant, thriving commumty. About the author:
6.5 x 9.25 inches Softcover (perfect-bound) ISBN13: 9781551095011 Pubished by Nimbus Publishing, Halifax, 2004 More Canadian Genealogy & History Resources from Global Genealogy:
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