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An historical and descriptive account of British America : comprehending Canada, Upper and Lower, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, the Bermudas, and the fur countries, their history from the earliest settlement, the statistics and topography of each district, their commerce, agriculture, and fisheries, their social and political condition, as also an account of the manners and present state of the aboriginal tribes : to which is added, a full detail of the principles and best modes of emigration
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| Author | Murray, Hugh |
| Title | An historical and descriptive account of British America : comprehending Canada, Upper and Lower, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, the Bermudas, and the fur countries, their history from the earliest settlement, the statistics and topography of each district, their commerce, agriculture, and fisheries, their social and political condition, as also an account of the manners and present state of the aboriginal tribes : to which is added, a full detail of the principles and best modes of emigration |
| Pub Year | 1839 |
| Keywords | Natural history
Canada
History
Bermuda Islands
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| Abstract | These volumes contain a collective history of Canada, including history under British and French rule, and several descriptions of the Native cultures in Canada. Many chapters deal specifically with the political and social structures of the Atlantic Provinces, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Areas in central Canada are discussed, and the geographical area surrounding Hudson Bay is explored at length. Other chapters contain sections on the Bermuda islands, as well as the island of Newfoundland. There are several maps and illustrations included within this text. |
| Publisher | Oliver & Boyd; Simpkin, Marshall |
| Place of Publication | Edinburgh; London |
| Electronic Location | http://books.google.ca/books?id=49CXAMSKqugC&dq=An+historical+and+descriptive+account+of+British+America+:+comprehending+Canada, +Upper+and+Lower, +Nova+Scotia&pg=PA1-IA19&ots=m-8yBf1aKR&sig=1VAXnoPrswuj_voyVqikP1g8egM&prev=http://www.google.ca/search%3Fhl%3Den%26q%3DAn%2Bhistorical%2Band%2Bdescriptive%2Baccount%2Bof%2BBritish%2BAmerica%2B%253A%2Bcomprehending%2BCanada%252C%2BUpper%2Band%2BLower%252C%2BNova%2BScotia%26btnG%3DSearch%26meta%3D&sa=X&oi=print&ct=result&cd=1 |
| Local Call Number | FC 161 M87 1839 |
| Resource Type | Book |
| Type | Text |
| Collection | Dr. Thomas J. Khattar Collection |
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