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Title: History of Halifax City
Credits:
Produced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "History of Halifax City" by Dr. Thomas B. Akins is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the foundation and early development of Halifax, Nova Scotia, detailing key events and circumstances surrounding its establishment as a British settlement. The narrative focuses on the governmental and military initiatives necessary for ensuring the success of the settlement amidst French hostilities and local Indigenous populations. The opening of the book introduces the founding of Halifax in 1749, initiated by the British government to solidify its presence in Nova Scotia after gaining control of Acadia. It highlights the challenges faced prior to settlement, including threats from the French and logistical difficulties in colonizing the region. Notably, it discusses the initial arrival of settlers, their preparations for establishing a new community, and the strategic decisions made by Governor Edward Cornwallis to secure land and defense against potential invasions. This sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Halifax's history and the evolution of its governance and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Akins, Thomas B., 1809-1891
EBook No.: 38666
Published: Jan 25, 2012
Downloads: 639
Language: English
Subject: Halifax (N.S.) -- History
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: History of Halifax City
Credits:
Produced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "History of Halifax City" by Dr. Thomas B. Akins is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the foundation and early development of Halifax, Nova Scotia, detailing key events and circumstances surrounding its establishment as a British settlement. The narrative focuses on the governmental and military initiatives necessary for ensuring the success of the settlement amidst French hostilities and local Indigenous populations. The opening of the book introduces the founding of Halifax in 1749, initiated by the British government to solidify its presence in Nova Scotia after gaining control of Acadia. It highlights the challenges faced prior to settlement, including threats from the French and logistical difficulties in colonizing the region. Notably, it discusses the initial arrival of settlers, their preparations for establishing a new community, and the strategic decisions made by Governor Edward Cornwallis to secure land and defense against potential invasions. This sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Halifax's history and the evolution of its governance and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Akins, Thomas B., 1809-1891
EBook No.: 38666
Published: Jan 25, 2012
Downloads: 639
Language: English
Subject: Halifax (N.S.) -- History
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.