A Geographical History of Nova Scotia

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Лот 35 | A Geographical History of Nova Scotia
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A Geographical History of Nova Scotia

London, 1749

NOVA SCOTIA – A Geographical History of Nova Scotia. Containing an Account of the Situation, Extent and Limits thereof. As also Of the various Struggles between the Two Crowns of England and France for the Possession of that Province. Wherein is shewn, The Importance of it, as well with Regard to our Trade, as to the securing of our other Settlements in North America. To which is added, An Accurate Description of the Bays, Harbours, Lakes, and Rivers, the Nature of the Soil, and the Produce of the Country. Together with the Manners and Customs of the Indian Inhabitants. London: Paul Vaillant, 1749.



First edition of "one of the first statements of French-English rival claims in Nova Scotia" (TPL). This anonymous book was written with the aim of informing prospective settlers to Nova Scotia. Halifax was founded the same year as this publication. According to the preface, the information is based on the Author's own observations and on the works of Charlevoix. Sabin 56135 (giving incorrect pagination); TPL 210.



Octavo (198 x 104mm). Errata leaf present. Disbound.

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