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New Brunswick: With Notes for Emigrants; Comprehending the Early History, an Account of the Indians, Settlement, Topography, Statistics, Commerce, Timber, Manufactures, Agriculture, Fisheries, Geology - Hardcover

Abraham Gesner

 
9780265410950: New Brunswick: With Notes for Emigrants; Comprehending the Early History, an Account of the Indians, Settlement, Topography, Statistics, Commerce, Timber, Manufactures, Agriculture, Fisheries, Geology

Synopsis

Discover the resources, history, and practical guidance of New Brunswick in one detailed account.

This classic volume blends early history, geography, and economic notes with practical emigrant guidance, offering a clear view of the land, its people, and the opportunities they pursued.

This edition presents a broad portrait of the province, from its settlement patterns and topography to its fisheries, timber trade, and agricultural potential. It includes population highlights, port towns, and notes on the changing economy, helping readers understand what life and work looked like in the region’s formative years. An essential resource for readers seeking historical context or planning a move to the area.
  • A portrait of the land and climate, soils, and natural resources that shaped settlement and farming.
  • Descriptions of major rivers, ports, towns, and the evolving timber and fisheries industries.
  • Practical “Notes for Emigrants” with guidance on sailing, costs, wages, and starting in New Brunswick.
  • Context on social, political, and economic conditions that influenced life in the province.
Ideal for readers of historical geography, emigration history, and 19th-century Canadian studies who want a compact, readable overview of New Brunswick’s early development.

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