The History Of Acadia: From Its Discovery To Its Surrender To England By The Treaty Of Paris (1879)

By James Hannay

Book Overview

The History of Acadia: From Its Discovery to Its Surrender to England by the Treaty of Paris is a book written by James Hannay in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Acadia, a region in North America that includes parts of present-day Canada and the United States. Hannay traces the discovery of Acadia by European explorers and its subsequent colonization by the French. He describes the conflicts between the French and English for control of the region, including the famous expulsion of the Acadians by the British in 1755. The book also covers the role of Acadia in the American Revolution and its eventual surrender to England by the Treaty of Paris. Hannay's work is considered an important contribution to the history of Acadia and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104583178
• ISBN13: 9781104583170
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 454 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"