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The Acadian Exiles : a Chronicle of the Land of Evangeline

Arthur G. Doughty

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The name Acadia, which we now associate with a great tragedy of history and song, was first used by the French to distinguish the eastern or maritime part of New France from the western part, which began with the St Lawrence valley and was called Canada. Just where Acadia ended and Canada began, the French never clearly defined. In course of time, as will be seen, this question became a cause of war with the English--but we shall not be much at fault if we take a line from the mouth of the river Penobscot, due north to the St Lawrence, to mark the western frontier of the Acadia of the French. This volume covers the period of hostility between the Acadians and the British Crown.

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. . .government and were under the direction of the bishop of Quebec. These priests were, of course, loyal to France and inimical to Great Britain. Another source of influence possessed by the French lay in their alliance with the Indian tribes, an alliance which the missionary priests helped to hold firm. The fear of an Indian attack was destined on more than one occasion to keep the Acadians loyal to France. On the other hand, the British, while loth to let the Acadians depart, did little to improve their lot. It was a period of great economy in English colonial administration. Walpole, in his desire to reduce taxation, devoted very little money to colonial development; and funds were doled out to the authorities at Annapolis in the most parsimonious manner. 'It is a pity,' wrote Newton, the collector of the customs at Annapolis and Canso, in 1719, that 'so fine a province as Nova Scotia should lie so long neglected. As for furs, feathers, and a fishery, we may challenge . . . Read More

Community Reviews

3.00
- Erik - Jul 22, 2023

Lol

5.00
- Leo - Jul 30, 2015

My first book on the Acadian expulsion

This book is a well written historical account told in an engaging way. I read straight through while visiting new Brunswick, Fundy national park, and PEI.

3.00
- Nola - Feb 27, 2015

This is a must-read if you are interested in the history of the Acadian people, but much of it is not particularly riveting. The author lets some opportunities go by to pass on interesting stories; for instance, he will label someone as having a "colorful history" but not explain at all what that co

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