History of Halifax City by Thomas B. Akins
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"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.)
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| Author | Akins, Thomas B., 1809-1891 |
|---|---|
| Title | History of Halifax City |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Halifax (N.S.) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38666 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1200 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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