History of the County of Annapolis - Including Old Port Royal and Acadia.
By W.A. Calnek. Originally published in 1897, author W.A. Calnek gathered information for this
book for at least two decades, drawing heavily on government records and diaries. Chapters
cover French exploration and settlement, English occupation, expulsion of the Acadians, Loyalist
settlements, township inhabitants, local government, churches and buildings. 650 pages.
Hardcover. Reprint date 2006. $59.95
By W.A. Calnek. Originally published in 1897, author W.A. Calnek gathered information for this
book for at least two decades, drawing heavily on government records and diaries. Chapters
cover French exploration and settlement, English occupation, expulsion of the Acadians, Loyalist
settlements, township inhabitants, local government, churches and buildings. 650 pages.
Hardcover. Reprint date 2006. $59.95
Supplement to the History of the County of Annapolis
By A.W. Savary. This historical reprint is a supplementary volume to the History of the County
of Annapolis. A. W. Savary published this valuable reference work in 1913 to address various
errors in the genealogies and biographical memoirs in the original volume by W.A. Calnek.
142 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2005. $29.95
By A.W. Savary. This historical reprint is a supplementary volume to the History of the County
of Annapolis. A. W. Savary published this valuable reference work in 1913 to address various
errors in the genealogies and biographical memoirs in the original volume by W.A. Calnek.
142 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2005. $29.95
Loyalists and Land Settlement in Nova Scotia.
Compiled by Marion Gilroy under the direction of D. C. Harvey, Archivist (originally published
1937) The list of United Empire Loyalists who appear in this book, was compiled from the
land papers in the Public Archives of Nova Scotia and checked with the land papers in the
Department of Lands and Forests of the province. The general purpose of this publication
was to collect in as compact a form as possible all the information that has survived on
Loyalist settlements in Nova Scotia and to make this accessible to the descendants who are
interested. 156 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2006. $34.95
A History of the County of Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
By Rev. D.J. Rankin. The first portion of the book contains a history of the county (pre-
1929), including information about settlement and those Europeans who first called
Antigonish their home. However the bulk of the content is genealogical information about the
early families of this important Nova Scotia county. 390 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date
2003. $49.95
By Rev. D.J. Rankin. The first portion of the book contains a history of the county (pre-
1929), including information about settlement and those Europeans who first called
Antigonish their home. However the bulk of the content is genealogical information about the
early families of this important Nova Scotia county. 390 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date
2003. $49.95
A History of Barrington Township and Vicinity Shelburne County, Nova
Scotia
1604 - 1870
With a Biographical and Genealogical Appendix. By Edwin Crowell. New Index by Richard
Nickerson [2006]. More than 800 essential pages for everyone researching their Barrington
Township roots, including a new 176 page index including: Personal Names; Place Names;
Vessels; Subjects; Literary Allusions; New Index to Sources. 804 pages. Hardcover. Reprint
date 2006. $79.95
Scotia
1604 - 1870
With a Biographical and Genealogical Appendix. By Edwin Crowell. New Index by Richard
Nickerson [2006]. More than 800 essential pages for everyone researching their Barrington
Township roots, including a new 176 page index including: Personal Names; Place Names;
Vessels; Subjects; Literary Allusions; New Index to Sources. 804 pages. Hardcover. Reprint
date 2006. $79.95
Historical and Genealogical Record of the First Settlers of Colchester County,
Nova Scotia (1873)
By Thomas Miller. Contains a general history of Colchester County, as it was recorded in
1873, however the bulk of the book is a wonderful collection of genealogical information for
many of the early families (pre-1873). 400 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2005. $44.95
Nova Scotia (1873)
By Thomas Miller. Contains a general history of Colchester County, as it was recorded in
1873, however the bulk of the book is a wonderful collection of genealogical information for
many of the early families (pre-1873). 400 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2005. $44.95
The Chignecto Isthmus and Its First Settlers.
Originally written by Howard Trueman and published in 1902. The author explores the part
played by the Yorkshiremen and their descendants in the local history of the Chignecto
Isthmus. The Isthmus of Chignecto is an area bordering the Maritime provinces of New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia which connects the mainland portion of Nova Scotia with North
America. 268 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2005. $44.95
Originally written by Howard Trueman and published in 1902. The author explores the part
played by the Yorkshiremen and their descendants in the local history of the Chignecto
Isthmus. The Isthmus of Chignecto is an area bordering the Maritime provinces of New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia which connects the mainland portion of Nova Scotia with North
America. 268 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2005. $44.95
A Geography and History of the County of Digby, Nova Scotia.
the County of Digby. This book is an essential resource for those who have an interest in
the early the County of Digby. This book is an essential resource for those who have an
interest in the early history of the County. 471 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2006.
history of the County. 471 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2006. $59.95
the County of Digby. This book is an essential resource for those who have an interest in
the early the County of Digby. This book is an essential resource for those who have an
interest in the early history of the County. 471 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2006.
history of the County. 471 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2006. $59.95
History of King's County, Nova Scotia- Heart of the Acadian Land.
By Arthur Wentworth Hamilton Eaton. This facsimile edition of the 1910 book includes
chapters detailing the beginnings and growth of each municipality and lists original grantees.
Further chapters cover education, militia, transportation, government and churches. More
than four hundred pages are devoted to biographical sketches and genealogies. 694 pages.
Hardcover. Reprint date 1999. $62.95
By Arthur Wentworth Hamilton Eaton. This facsimile edition of the 1910 book includes
chapters detailing the beginnings and growth of each municipality and lists original grantees.
Further chapters cover education, militia, transportation, government and churches. More
than four hundred pages are devoted to biographical sketches and genealogies. 694 pages.
Hardcover. Reprint date 1999. $62.95
History of the County of Lunenburg (1895).
By M. B. DesBrisay. New index by Gail Facini Edwards. Contains a general history of
Lunenburg County along with biographical and genealogical information of many individuals
and families who settled and lived in this important Nova Scotia county. 610 pages.
Hardcover. Reprint date 2003. $59.95
By M. B. DesBrisay. New index by Gail Facini Edwards. Contains a general history of
Lunenburg County along with biographical and genealogical information of many individuals
and families who settled and lived in this important Nova Scotia county. 610 pages.
Hardcover. Reprint date 2003. $59.95
A History of the County of Pictou, Nova Scotia (pre-1887)
By Rev. George Patterson, D.D.. Originally published in 1877 this book is a wonderful old
history of Pictou County that includes lists of early settlers, sorted in a variety of ways: by
ship; by area that they came from; by area where they settled; by military regiment; by land
grant acreage; etc. 300 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2005. $49.95
By Rev. George Patterson, D.D.. Originally published in 1877 this book is a wonderful old
history of Pictou County that includes lists of early settlers, sorted in a variety of ways: by
ship; by area that they came from; by area where they settled; by military regiment; by land
grant acreage; etc. 300 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2005. $49.95
Pictonians At Home and Abroad (Pictou, N.S.).
By Rev. J.P. MacPhie, M.A. Originally published in 1914. Full title reads: Pictonians at Home
and Abroad, Sketches of Professional Men and Women of Pictou County - Its History and
Institutions. 232 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2000. $34.95
By Rev. J.P. MacPhie, M.A. Originally published in 1914. Full title reads: Pictonians at Home
and Abroad, Sketches of Professional Men and Women of Pictou County - Its History and
Institutions. 232 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2000. $34.95
The History of Queens County, Nova Scotia (1873).
By James F. More. A general history of the early settlement of Queens County, Nova Scotia
(pre-1873). This volume also includes biographical sketches and names of those who settled
specific places within the county. 255 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2003. $34.95
By James F. More. A general history of the early settlement of Queens County, Nova Scotia
(pre-1873). This volume also includes biographical sketches and names of those who settled
specific places within the county. 255 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2003. $34.95
A History of the County of Yarmouth Nova Scotia (1876).
By J. R. Campbell. This book is a high quality reprint of a rare volume that was originally
published in 1876. An excellent history of Yarmouth County including biographical information
and listings of early families. 200 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2003. $34.95
By J. R. Campbell. This book is a high quality reprint of a rare volume that was originally
published in 1876. An excellent history of Yarmouth County including biographical information
and listings of early families. 200 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2003. $34.95
Annals of Yarmouth and Barrington, Nova Scotia In the Revolutionary War.
By Edmund Duval Poole (1899). A treasure-trove of information for those researching the
early families of Yarmouth and Barrington and/or Revolutionary War/Loyalists. Includes a
comprehensive name and subject index. 200 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2003. $29.95
By Edmund Duval Poole (1899). A treasure-trove of information for those researching the
early families of Yarmouth and Barrington and/or Revolutionary War/Loyalists. Includes a
comprehensive name and subject index. 200 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2003. $29.95
Cape Breton, Canada at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century
By C. W. Vernon. Originally published in 1903, this book is a respectable history of Cape
Breton Island from before European "discovery" of the island, to settlement and development
of Cape Breton up to 1902. The book is generously complimented with historical photo
illustrations of people and places on the island. 337 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2006.
$49.95
By C. W. Vernon. Originally published in 1903, this book is a respectable history of Cape
Breton Island from before European "discovery" of the island, to settlement and development
of Cape Breton up to 1902. The book is generously complimented with historical photo
illustrations of people and places on the island. 337 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2006.
$49.95
The 1752 Census of Isle Royal (Cape Breton, Nova Scotia).
By Sieur De La Roque. This book is a reprint of a 1906 Canadian Archives transcription of
the original inspection and census of Isle Royale in 1752 by Sieur De La Roque. In addition
to including a listing of the people, this report includes much personal about the
settlers/residents of Cape Breton in 1752, plus detailed descriptions of the topography and
condition of places throughout the island. If you are researching early families or history in
Cape Breton, this resource is priceless! 172 pages. Softcover, coilbound. Reprint date
2006. $19.95
By Sieur De La Roque. This book is a reprint of a 1906 Canadian Archives transcription of
the original inspection and census of Isle Royale in 1752 by Sieur De La Roque. In addition
to including a listing of the people, this report includes much personal about the
settlers/residents of Cape Breton in 1752, plus detailed descriptions of the topography and
condition of places throughout the island. If you are researching early families or history in
Cape Breton, this resource is priceless! 172 pages. Softcover, coilbound. Reprint date
2006. $19.95
Old Sydney, Sketches of the Town and Its People in Days Gone By
By J.G. MacKinnon. Originally published in 1918. The historical portions were gleaned from
books, newspapers, letters and public documents, the traditions were 'gathered here and
there as opportunity offered'. 143 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2003. $29.95
By J.G. MacKinnon. Originally published in 1918. The historical portions were gleaned from
books, newspapers, letters and public documents, the traditions were 'gathered here and
there as opportunity offered'. 143 pages. Hardcover. Reprint date 2003. $29.95
Tide & Timber, Hantsport, Nova Scotia 1795 - 1995
By Allen B. Robertson. Two hundred years of history, immigration & migration shaped the
lives and experiences of a Nova Scotia community. 182 pages. Hardcover. $34.95
By Allen B. Robertson. Two hundred years of history, immigration & migration shaped the
lives and experiences of a Nova Scotia community. 182 pages. Hardcover. $34.95
History of Inverness County (pre 1922, Nova Scotia)
By J.L. MacDougall. A new historical reprint of a highly acclaimed local history book loaded
with information and names of people of the county. Originally published in 1922, this book
was written to "perpetuate the names and memories of the brave and intrepid men and
women to whom we are indebted for the opening up and reclaiming from the bondage of the
wilderness of this favored region of fine and free country". 690 pages. Hardcover. Reprint
date 2005. $74.95
By J.L. MacDougall. A new historical reprint of a highly acclaimed local history book loaded
with information and names of people of the county. Originally published in 1922, this book
was written to "perpetuate the names and memories of the brave and intrepid men and
women to whom we are indebted for the opening up and reclaiming from the bondage of the
wilderness of this favored region of fine and free country". 690 pages. Hardcover. Reprint
date 2005. $74.95
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