Grand-Pre: A Sketch Of The Acadien Occupation Of The Shores Of The Basin Of Minas, The Home Of Longfellow's Evangeline, A Guide F (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436862196)

""Grand-Pre: A Sketch Of The Acadien Occupation Of The Shores Of The Basin Of Minas, The Home Of Longfellow�������s Evangeline, A Guide For Tourists"" is a historical book written by John Frederic Herbin in 1898. The book is a detailed account of the Acadien occupation of the Basin of Minas in Nova Scotia, Canada, and specifically focuses on the town of Grand-Pre. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the area, including the arrival of the Acadien people, their way of life, and their eventual expulsion by the British during the Seven Years' War. The book also explores the connection between the town of Grand-Pre and the famous poem ""Evangeline"" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. In addition to the historical information, the book also serves as a guide for tourists visiting the area, providing details on local attractions, landmarks, and accommodations. Overall, ""Grand-Pre: A Sketch Of The Acadien Occupation Of The Shores Of The Basin Of Minas, The Home Of Longfellow�������s Evangeline, A Guide For Tourists"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Acadien people and the town of Grand-Pre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Frederic Herbin
ISBN-10: 1436862191
ISBN-13: 9781436862196
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d