Louisbourg Heritage: From Ruins to Reconstruction - Softcover

MacLean, Terrence D.

 
9780920336625: Louisbourg Heritage: From Ruins to Reconstruction

Synopsis

"Louisbourg Heritage: From Ruins to Reconstruction" chronicles the process of transforming the ruins of the Fortress of Louisbourg into a reconstructed living history site. The summary details the project's foundation in archaeological research and the large-scale 1960s reconstruction, which aimed to recreate the French colonial town for the public to experience and learn from. It covers the collaborative effort involving historians, archaeologists, and laborers, as well as the subsequent evolution of the site into a leading model for heritage preservation.

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About the Author

Jim Lotz is a Halifax based writer and researcher.

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