A History of Nova Scotia in 50 Objects
A History of Nova Scotia in 50 Objects
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Armed with a spirit of adventure, curiosity, and the belief that "treasures can be found in unlikely places," author-historian Joan Dawson presents an accessible, visual history of Nova Scotia, from prehistory to present-day, told through 50 objects from museums and historical sites throughout the province.
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A History of Nova Scotia in 50 Objects by Joan Dawson
Have you ever been to the LaHave Islands Marine Museum on Bell Island? How about the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique, or the Africville Museum in Halifax? Joan Dawson has. Armed with a spirit of adventure, curiosity, and the belief that "treasures can be found in unlikely places," the author-historian has scoured Nova Scotia's National Heritage Sites and community museums for the fifty objects that best "embody the history and culture" of the province. Casting a wide net, from a pair of good-luck Nantucket Whaler shoes to a Mi-Careme seven-beast mask, Dawson unearths the many arcane and overlooked items whose stories collectively form Nova Scotia's historical fabric. Entries are arranged in chronological order, from prehistory to present-day, and each one includes a photograph, description, and contextual history of the object. Written in an engaging, narrative style, A History of Nova Scotia in 50 Objects is both a fabulously unique approach to the province's history and an interactive treasure hunt.
Joan Dawson is a fellow of the Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society and a member of the Lunenburg County Historical Society, the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Archaeology Society, and the Antiquarian Club of Halifax. She is the author of several books of Nova Scotia history, including Nova Scotia's Historic Rivers, Nova Scotia's Lost Highways, and The Mapmakers' Legacy, and has written many articles on maps and local history. Joan lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781771082952 |
| ISBN 10 | 177108295X |
| Title | A History of Nova Scotia in 50 Objects |
| Author | Joan Dawson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Nimbus Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2015-10-07 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |