| Historic
LaHave River Valley: Images of Our Past."
By
Sheila Chambers, Joan Dawson, Edith Wolters
| Published
by: |
Nimbus
Publishing |
| Dimensions: |
200
pages |
| ISBN: |
1551095084 |
| Price: |
$21.95 |
To
purchase, call Lesley Anderson (902) 693-2062
or Edith Wolters (902) 543-7702. When the museum
opens in June, call (902) 688-1632
"Historic
LaHave River Valley: Images of Our Past"
is a comprehensive look into the spirit of the
region, celebrating the hard work, cooperation
and friendships on which its towns grew and
flourished. Fascinating photographs, sketches
and maps, interpreted by clear, informative
text, present the visual history of this unique
river valley culture and its shipbuilding and
fishing communities, rich architectural traditions,
and industrial and farming pursuits.
Chapters
include:
o
The Landscape of the LaHave River Valley: A
journey up the river
o
Old homes and their inhabitants
o
Going down to the sea in ships
o
Lumbering and agriculture: The forests and the
farms
o
Transportation: Rails and roads
o
Community life
o
Goods and services: Local businesses
o
Religious and cultural institutions
o
Recreation and social life
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