Explore the St. John River’s long history, from indigenous legends to early settlements and fort life.
This nonfiction account surveys the river’s significance from the early 1600s to the late 18th century. It links natural features with human stories, from Indian highways and grand falls to European settlement and frontier life. Readers will find historical chapters, maps, and illustrations that illuminate how the river shaped trade, conflict, and community.
- Learn how explorers, traders, and soldiers shaped the St. John’s course through Acadia and beyond
- Discover key figures and events, including Indigenous peoples, Loyalists, and fort life on the river
- See period maps and illustrations that bring the landscape and settlements to life
- Understand the river’s role in broader Atlantic history and regional development
Ideal for readers of Atlantic Canada history, river geography, and the story of early North American settlement.