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LoC No.: 16021424

Title: The Acadian Exiles : a Chronicle of the Land of Evangeline

Note: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Note: Chronicles of Canada series: Volume 09

Credits: This etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan

Summary: "The Acadian Exiles: A Chronicle of the Land of Evangeline" by Sir Arthur G. Doughty is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically 1916. The book delves into the complex history of Acadia, focusing on the early foundations of this region in North America and the ensuing struggles that shaped the lives of its inhabitants, notably the Acadians, amidst conflicts between French and British powers. The opening of the book introduces the land of Acadia and its rich history tied to colonization efforts by the French. It details the initial settlement attempts in the early 1600s led by figures like Sieur de Monts, Jean de Biencourt, and Samuel de Champlain, highlighting the adversities they faced during harsh winters and conflicts with Indigenous tribes. The narrative sets the tone for the broader themes of struggle and resilience as it outlines Acadia's geographical boundaries, the interactions between settlers and Native peoples, and the impact of European rivalries on the region, thus laying the groundwork for the Acadian experience that unfolds in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Doughty, Arthur G. (Arthur George), Sir, 1860-1936

EBook No.: 6502

Published: Sep 1, 2004

Downloads: 81

Language: English

Subject: Nova Scotia -- History

Subject: Acadia

LoCC: North America local history: Canada

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 16021424

Title: The Acadian Exiles : a Chronicle of the Land of Evangeline

Note: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Note: Chronicles of Canada series: Volume 09

Credits: This etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan

Summary: "The Acadian Exiles: A Chronicle of the Land of Evangeline" by Sir Arthur G. Doughty is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically 1916. The book delves into the complex history of Acadia, focusing on the early foundations of this region in North America and the ensuing struggles that shaped the lives of its inhabitants, notably the Acadians, amidst conflicts between French and British powers. The opening of the book introduces the land of Acadia and its rich history tied to colonization efforts by the French. It details the initial settlement attempts in the early 1600s led by figures like Sieur de Monts, Jean de Biencourt, and Samuel de Champlain, highlighting the adversities they faced during harsh winters and conflicts with Indigenous tribes. The narrative sets the tone for the broader themes of struggle and resilience as it outlines Acadia's geographical boundaries, the interactions between settlers and Native peoples, and the impact of European rivalries on the region, thus laying the groundwork for the Acadian experience that unfolds in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Doughty, Arthur G. (Arthur George), Sir, 1860-1936

EBook No.: 6502

Published: Sep 1, 2004

Downloads: 81

Language: English

Subject: Nova Scotia -- History

Subject: Acadia

LoCC: North America local history: Canada

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.