An historical and statistical account of Nova-Scotia : in two volumes : illustrated by a map of the province, and several engravings / by Thomas C. Haliburton, Esq., barrister at law, and member of the House of Assembly of Nova-Scotia.
Published / Created:
Halifax : Published for Joseph Howe, and sold by C.H. Belcher, Robert Scholey, London, and Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 1829.
Physical Description:
2 volumes : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
The first volume contains: (a) a folding map (15 3/4" x 30") of Nova Scotia, "compiled from the latest surveys expressly for the Historical and statistical account of Nova Scotia, 1829". The map indicates the ancient French and Native American names referred to in the work, and gives the limits of parishes, canal elevations, depths and routes, tide levels, roads and contours; (b) plan of the town of Louisbourg, (p. 100); (c) plan of the harbour and fortifications of Louisbourg, (p. 207). This volume also contains, in addition to the general history: (i) list of the Governors of Nova Scotia; (ii) the commission of John Cabot and sons; (iii) extract of the commission of De Monts; (iv) extract of the grant of Nova Scotia to Sir Wm. Alexander; (v) extract from orders and correspondence relative to the removal of the neutral French.
Subject Terms:
Nova Scotia -- History. | Nova Scotia -- Description and travel. | Nova Scotia -- Statistics. | Fickes, Edwin Stanton -- Bookplate. | Morse, William Inglis, b. 1874 -- Bookplate. | Chipman, Maria -- Inscription.
Form/Genre:
Engravings -- 1829. | Maps.
Contributors:
Howe, Joseph, 1804-1873, publisher. | Belcher, Clement Horton, 1801-1867, bookseller. | Scholey, Robert, bookseller. | Oliver and Boyd (Edinburgh, Scotland), bookseller. | Torbett, Charles W., engraver.