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Rise Again!: The Story of Cape Breton Island, Book One
The first full-scale history of Cape Breton Island in nearly 150 years!
RISE AGAIN! Is the story of Cape Breton Island told by beloved historian, archivist, and teacher Robert Morgan. From the geological roots to Mi'kmaw life before discovery, the planting of French Louisbourg, and the island's first economic boom, this is a rich and accessible new book.
Morgan takes us from the battle for control of the island and Britain's deliberate schemes to withhold opportunities for significant growth, through the opening of Cape Breton to provide a new home for the Loyalists, the forced marriage of the Colony of Cape Breton to the Colony of Nova Scotia and with it the birth of the never-ending Separatist movement. Book One takes the reader through the 19th century and sees Cape Breton as a new home for the Acadians, the Irish, and the Scottish, preparing the ground for the second economic boom as world markets were found for Cape Breton's coal and then steel.
RISE AGAIN! Is the story of Cape Breton Island told by beloved historian, archivist, and teacher Robert Morgan. From the geological roots to Mi'kmaw life before discovery, the planting of French Louisbourg, and the island's first economic boom, this is a rich and accessible new book.
Morgan takes us from the battle for control of the island and Britain's deliberate schemes to withhold opportunities for significant growth, through the opening of Cape Breton to provide a new home for the Loyalists, the forced marriage of the Colony of Cape Breton to the Colony of Nova Scotia and with it the birth of the never-ending Separatist movement. Book One takes the reader through the 19th century and sees Cape Breton as a new home for the Acadians, the Irish, and the Scottish, preparing the ground for the second economic boom as world markets were found for Cape Breton's coal and then steel.
225 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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February 27, 2021
I’m in a ancestry mood lately. I’ve read several Cape Breton historical books and this one adds to that knowledge. My ancestors came in the 1840’s and were described as “the poorest of the poor”. Morgan explains why.
Morgan’s book is well written, supported by historical documents, and covers a lot of territory. Morgan covers the divide between Protestants and Catholics very well. I didn’t realize the Indigenous population was so small at that time.
Looking forward to Part 2 - The 20th century.
Morgan’s book is well written, supported by historical documents, and covers a lot of territory. Morgan covers the divide between Protestants and Catholics very well. I didn’t realize the Indigenous population was so small at that time.
Looking forward to Part 2 - The 20th century.
September 22, 2024
Great detailed account
July 16, 2011
Now that I can finally fill in the blanks to certain parts of Cape Breton history is great. However according to some of my acadian family members, our little part of history in the book isn't quite as right as the book says. But it did explain why the Cheticampers thought the jerseymen we're witches. It puts a more reality look on them from the stories my grandmother used to tell me. It wasn't a good thing to be a prankster back in the day.
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