Louisbourg: A Living History Colourguide (Formac Illustrated History)

By Susan Biagi

At the Fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island, the 18th century comes alive Here are the sights, sounds and sensations of life in a French military town in the year 1744. Travel through time with author and historian Susan Biagi as she relates the fascinating story of Louisbourg's birth, growth and eventual destruction. Her vivid descriptions of people, culture, fashions, food and politics provide a rich context for Louisbourg's battle for supremacy in the New World. In these pages you'll also find full-colour photographs of the site and its characters; a description of the ambitious restoration process that made Louisbourg one of the world's greatest outdoor museums; and a guide to nature walks and activities in the area around the fortress. Louisbourg is both a compelling history and a comprehensive guide to the unique and powerful experience of Louisbourg. The text includes a detailed map and handsome photographs on every page.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887803628
• ISBN13: 9780887803628
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Formac
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Basicly a tour guide of the sight

This little book in its seventy two pages provides the reader a basic map and background of the existing reconstruction of Colonial Louisbourg. It serves quite well. Easy to read. Nicely illustrated. Personally, I would like one day for somebody to produce a three dimensional reconstruction of the entire colonial city, especially its great hospital.

OUTSTANDING Virtual Tour In Book Form!

This 72 page book is packed with excellent views of Louisbourg, artifacts, reenactors, food, interior & exterior views of homes, etc. by Norman Munroe. There are 171 full color photos, plus an excellent 3-D map.The author, Susan Biagi, covers the history of each building, gives helpful brief tourist information, includes short histories of some of the inhabitants, discusses the sieges, and writes a little about the reconstruction. This is NOT a definitive history of "all" of Louisbourg, but it is a valuable quick history no tourist should be without.For those who reenact or like historical subjects, the photos and cultural info are a big help. Face it, Louisbourg is remote for most, so this is the next best thing to being there and staying warm.The format is like a virtual tour, because each site has a brief history and several photos. Pages are cued to a tourmap/sitemap, so you can pick and choose at will while firmly knowing where you are. Because the author and photographer are locals, their insight on various locations surpasses in depth the typical guidebook.For F & I Reenactors, this is a "must-buy", like the Osprey books. (Companies Frances de la Marine are largely featured, but the Karrer Regt. is also shown.)