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ACADIENSIA NOVA (1598-1779).  VOLUME I.  NEW AND UNPUBLISHED DOCUMENTS AND OTHER DATA RELATING TO...

ACADIENSIA NOVA (1598-1779). VOLUME I. NEW AND UNPUBLISHED DOCUMENTS AND OTHER DATA RELATING TO ACADIA (NOVA SCOTIA, NEW BRUNSWICK, MAINE, ETC.)

by Morse, William Inglis, editor.

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London: Bernard Quartich, 1935. 222 pp, 8vo (8 7/8" H). Top edge gilt. **VOLUME I ONLY.** B&w maps, photographs, reproductions - collated. Errata slip tipped in. Contents: List of Illustrations; Preface; Bibliography; Introduction (Extracting fiction from history - Range of inquiry - Ancient bounds of Acadie - Influence of geographical discovery - Loss of documents - Age of Louis XIV and his colonial policy: missions and fisheries; Authenticity and history of the documents - Watermarks - Social conditions); Chapter I (Minute of Condition between Sir William Alexander and Duncan Forbes, 1625, and Document of Council for New England, 1634-5, with Biographical details and other observations); Chapter II (Account of the Voyage of Monsieur de Meulles to Acadie, 1685-1686); Chapter III (Original and unpublished Census of Acadie by Gargas, 1687-1688); Chapter IV (Sojourn of Gargas in Acadie, 1687-1688); Chapter V (Letter of Vincent de Saccardy relating to Acadie, from Rochelles, 12th January 1690).… Read More
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ACROSS FAR DISTANT HORIZONS: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A CANADIAN MASTER MARINER.

ACROSS FAR DISTANT HORIZONS: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A CANADIAN MASTER MARINER.

by Heal, S.C.

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Vancouver: Cordillera Publishing, 1995. 311 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). B&w photographs, drawings. "This book is based on the unpublished and private memoirs of Captain Trevor Whitla Bridges, late of the Canadian and British Merchant navies, and also of the British Royal Navy Reserve and the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve, in which he held the rank of Lieutenant-Commander. The narrative proper is always in the first person singular, as this closely follows the original text, but in my periodic comments in sidebars on aspects of his career or circumstance of which he was a part, I have invariably chosen to give him his appropriate navy or merchant navy rank at the time." From the Introduction. Contents: Introduction; An Anglo-Canadian Childhood; Training Ship Worcester; The Barque Invermay of Aberdeen; Bound for Vancouver; The Nitrate Coast; British India; Goodbye B.I.; Working for a Master's Ticket; Return to the Royal Line; 1914: "The Northern Patrol", Monitors and… Read More
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AFTERSHOCK:  THE HALIFAX EXPLOSION AND THE PERSECUTION OF PILOT FRANCIS MACKEY.

AFTERSHOCK: THE HALIFAX EXPLOSION AND THE PERSECUTION OF PILOT FRANCIS MACKEY.

by Maybee, Janet. Foreword by Peter MacArthur.

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Halifax, NS: Nimbus, 2015. 130 pp, 9" H. B&w and colour photographs, reproductions, maps. "On December 6, 1917, harbour pilot Francis Mackey was guiding 'Mont Blanc', a French munitions ship, into Bedford Basin to join a convoy across the Atlantic when it was rammed by Belgian Relief vessel 'Imo'. The resulting massive explosion destroyed Halifax's north end and left at least two thousand people dead, including pilot William Hayes aboard 'Imo'. Who was to blame? A century later, this question is still unanswered. And yet, following the explosion, federal government and naval officials found in Pilot Mackey a convenient target for public anger. Charged with manslaughter, he was imprisoned, villainized in the press, and denied his pilot's license even after the charges were dropped. He is still unfairly linked to the tragedy today. (This book) shares informatiion never before revealed, from evidence of federal coverups to Mackey's family lore. Examining… Read More
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AGAINST THE SEA.

AGAINST THE SEA.

by Reeman, Douglas.

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London: Sparrow, 1981. 173 pp + ads, 7" H. "(T)ells the true adventures of just some of the men and women who have stood up to the challenge and hazards of the oceans. From Captain Bligh of the Bounty to Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki, from the development of the submarine to the men and women who have sailed around the world single-handed, it contains some of the most fascinating and exciting adventure stories in the history of man's exploration of the sea." Interior - pages browning lightly, small faint stain at fore-edge area of contents page, otherwise clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - light edge wear, tiny soft corner creases and tiny diet on front cover, book light lean to the spine, spine has two faint creases, minor rubbing, small original price sticker on the rear cover.. Not Signed. Reprint. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Illus. by Chris Mayger, cover art..
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ALL IN THE SAME BOAT:  FAMILY CRUISING AROUND THE ATLANTIC & STILL IN THE SAME BOAT.  2...

ALL IN THE SAME BOAT: FAMILY CRUISING AROUND THE ATLANTIC & STILL IN THE SAME BOAT. 2 VOLUME SET.

by McCall, Fiona and Howard, Paul.

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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1988. 248 pp, 339 pp, 9 1/4" H - 2 volumes, both first editions. Map endpapers, b&w and colour photographs. "Every sailor's dream cruise: how a Canadian family (including Peter, 4, and Penny, 6) built a boat in their backyard and sailed it to Africa, South America and Panama on their way around the world." "Still in the Same Boat" published 1990 (ISBN 0771054408) continues the adventure "From Panama across the Pacific, the Indian Ocean and home to Canada." "All in the Same Boat" has three tiny corner bumps, light wrinkling at top of front hinge and at bottom of spine. Dust jacket has light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds. "Still in the Same Boat" has light wrinkling at bottom of spine and one tiny corner bump. Dust jackat has minor edge wrinkling - mainly at bottom of spine, minor rubbing.. First Editions. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.
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THE ANTARCTIC OCEAN.

THE ANTARCTIC OCEAN.

by Owen, Russell.

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London: Whittlesey House / McGraw-Hill, 1941. 254 pp, 9 1/4" H. Map endpapers. B&w photographs, maps. "The search for a land greater than the United States and Mexico began centuries ago, but it was not until a little more than a hundred years ago that an American sealer, Nat Palmer, first glimpsed its mainland. After the fanatic fumblings of explorers like Quiros, the discoverer-priest, hard-headed men pushed farther and farther south to learn what lay in the land of mist and snow. Captain Cook sailed around the land without seeing it; Lieut. Charles Wilkes, an American, sailed along its coast for 1,500 miles. Capt. James Clark Ross, the famous Englishman, broke into the silent sea which bears his name and for the first time brought back some knowledge of this great continent, with its high barriers of ice, its lofty mountain ranges and a live volcano, its tremendous beauty. Since then men have been to the South Pole on foot and in airplanes, have lived on ships fast in the ice… Read More
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THE ARCTIC:  ENIGMAS AND MYTHS.

THE ARCTIC: ENIGMAS AND MYTHS.

by Simpson-Housley, Paul.

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Toronto: Dundurn Press, 1996. 144 pp, 8vo (9" H). B&w maps. "(S)eeks to provide illustrations of Arctic mysteries and fictions which often occur as a result of misconceptions of Arctic geography. The chapters are extremely varied in subject matter, and conclusions are in the domain of speculation. The book begins with very early examples of northern travels starting with the probable adventures of Pytheas the Greek, Brendan the Irish monk and the four medieval odysseys of Adam of Bremen, Nicolas of Lynn, Prince Henry Sinclair and Zeno of Venice. The next chapter addresses misconceptions of polar environments, especially illusory land and visualization of mermaids and mermen. In addition, the book deals with polar myths such as the open polar sea which existed only in people's minds, but nevertheless had great influence on navigation and exploration. No account of polar enigmas would be complete without reference to the Franklin expedition, the possible fate of his lost ships and the… Read More
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THE ARMED YACHTS OF CANADA.

THE ARMED YACHTS OF CANADA.

by McKee, Fraser M. Foreword by Vice-Admiral D.N. Mainguy.

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Erin, Ontario: Boston Mills Press, 1983. 172 pp, 4to, 11 1/4" H. Inscribed on half title page: "For R__ S_____, also a Naval / compatriot, and with a great / interest in the Navy League, with / the author's compliments, / Fraser McKee / CDR". B&w photographs, reproductions, colour title page. "(T)he story of the 21 ornate luxury yachts that were pressed into service by the Canadian Navy during World Wars I and II. Five of these yachts served in the First World War, and their story is traced until 1946, at which point the text of the book backtracks to follow the history of the sixteen Second World War vessels. (It) tells a fascinating tale of our home coastal defences, by following the wartime exploits of the yachts and their crews (and) ends with a look at the disposal of the yachts after the two World Wars; not only those that were scrapped, but also those that went on to serve for many more years as private vessels once again." Small black ink mark on top and… Read More
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THE ARMED YACHTS OF CANADA.

THE ARMED YACHTS OF CANADA.

by McKee, Fraser M. Foreword by Vice-Admiral D.N. Mainguy.

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Erin, Ontario: Boston Mills Press, 1983. 172 pp, 4to, 11 1/4" H. B&w photographs, reproductions, colour title page. "(T)he story of the 21 ornate luxury yachts that were pressed into service by the Canadian Navy during World Wars I and II. Five of these yachts served in the First World War, and their story is traced until 1946, at which point the text of the book backtracks to follow the history of the sixteen Second World War vessels. (It) tells a fascinating tale of our home coastal defences, by following the wartime exploits of the yachts and their crews (and) ends with a look at the disposal of the yachts after the two World Wars; not only those that were scrapped, but also those that went on to serve for many more years as private vessels once again." Very minor edge wear to dust jacket. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good.
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A BATTLE LOST:  AN UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO SAVE THE SEAL HUNT.

A BATTLE LOST: AN UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO SAVE THE SEAL HUNT.

by Patey, Francis.

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St. Anthony, Nfld.: Privately Printed, 1990. 86 pp, 8vo (8 1/2" H). B&w photographs. Inscribed on title page: "Best Wishes / Francis Patey / Dec. 1990". Contents: A Historical Sketch of the Seal Hunt; The Protesters Arrive; Supporters of the the Seal Hunt Organize; Planning for a Showdown; The Media Circus Comes to St. Anthony; The Long-awaited Confrontation; Judgment Day; Sealers Under Attack; Through the Eyes of a Celebrity; What Others Said; Parting Words; A Sealers' Song. Interior - clean and tight with no previous owner-ship marks. Exterior - very light rubbing, one very small corner crease. . Inscribed By Author. Soft Cover. Very Good.
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THE BREADALBANE ADVENTURE.

THE BREADALBANE ADVENTURE.

by MacInnis, Joe. Introduction by Walter Cronkite.

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Montreal: Optimum, 1982. 171 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). B&w photographs, map. "In 1975, Joe MacInnis, pioneer in the great frontier of the Arctic Ocean, discovered a new challenge. Through an old Arctic loner and a reclusive English scholar, he learned of a sailing vessel locked for 127 years beneath the polar ice. The 'Breadalbane' was one of many ships dispatched by the British Admiralty to find Sir John Franklin the explorer, and the 129 crewmen aboard the 'Erebus' and the 'Terror'. Like many before them, the ships had sought the fabled Northwest Passage to the riches of the Orient. Neither ship nor crewmen were ever found. On its ill-fated supply run, the 'Breadalbane' had stopped at Beechey Island and then became caught in the ice. The ice lifted the craft from the water and crushed its hull, but gave the crew time to scramble to safety before opening briefly to swallow its prize. Since 1853, the 'Breadalbane' has stood upright on the… Read More
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CAPTAIN BLIGH & MR CHRISTIAN: THE MEN AND THE MUTINY.

CAPTAIN BLIGH & MR CHRISTIAN: THE MEN AND THE MUTINY.

by Hough, Richard.

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New York: E.P. Dutton, 1973. 320 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H). Map endpapers, b&w plates, drawings, maps. "The main outline of the mutiny is widely known and usually seen in strong blacks and whites. It is only through the author's painstaking scholarship and reinterpretation of the major characters that the classical quality of this saga takes on a new meaning. Mr. Hough's research took him on prolongued journeys from Christian's birthplace to the other side of the world where Christian's death and Bligh's miraculous open-boat escape occurred. For the first time Christian is seen as a troubled and guilty man, proud but soft beneath the skin. Bligh, who had been Captain Cook's brilliant navigator and inadvertent assassin, emerges as a courageous but uncertain leader out of touch with the needs of his men. (This book) throws new light on the relations between Bligh and Christian, on Bligh's voyages to the Pacific, and his incredible journey to New South… Read More
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THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE OFFSHORE CREW.

THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE OFFSHORE CREW.

by Pardey, Lin. With Pardey, Larry.

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New York: W.W. Norton, 1980. 408 pp, 8vo (8 7/16" H). B&w illustrations. "Around-the-world sailor and offshore racer answers those questions of supply that must be dealt with by anyone planning a blue-water adventure. It is not a book of recipes. Instead it is a complete guide to store-shopping around the world, preserving food on long voyages, long-range planning with individual needs and preferences taken into account, the problems of water and tanks, health, list-making, wine at sea, seaskickness prevention, and the problem of trash. Here is vital information on outfitting a galley, sinks, counters, cooking in rough weather, scheduling, safety - the myriad problems centering around the gastronomic heart of the cruising or racing yacht. Lin Pardey not only calls on her own vast experience, but also on the results of questionnaires sent to countless other blue-water sailors, including both cruising and racing crews. The result is a distillation of the best information, experience, and… Read More
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THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SHIPWRECKS OF THE NORTH EAST COAST.  VOLUME ONE (1740-1917).

THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SHIPWRECKS OF THE NORTH EAST COAST. VOLUME ONE (1740-1917).

by Young, Ron.

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Stroud, Gloucestershire: Tempus, 2000. 224 pp, 9 3/4" H. B&w photographs, silhouettes, maps. "Sailors and adventurers have always known that every voyage at sea, whether short or long, is fraught with danger. Violent storms can wreck the most sturdy of ships or they can be attacked by pirates, enemy fire or be blown up by a mine. Many vessels have succumbed to the treacherous waters around the British coast, after a safe journey, only to be wrecked at the mouth of the harbour, with the loss of valuable cargoes, passengers and crew. In this comprehensive volume, covering the period from 1740 to 1917, Ron Young, an experienced diver of many years, catalogues the histories of the ships that have been stranded and wrecked along the north-east coast of England, from Whitby to Berwick-upon-Tweed. He records the bravery of the lifeboat crews that have risked their lives to rescue the survivors, including the heroic Grace Darling and the SS Forfarshire, as well as assessing the potential… Read More
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CRUISING IN TROPICAL WATERS AND CORAL.

CRUISING IN TROPICAL WATERS AND CORAL.

by Lucas, Alan.

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Camden, Maine: International Marine, 1987. 228 pp, large 8vo (9 3/4" H) - glazed pictorial boards. B&w photographs, maps, drawings, diagrams. "The bulk of the world's cruising fleet emanates from non-coral areas and carries out most of its cruising within coral waters. There is therefore a positive need to understand the realities: the seasons of trade winds; the behaviour of destructive winds; the special foods to be found in the tropics; the dangers of coral waters and the special problems of navigating and anchoring there. Cruising in coral is different. Not terrifyingly so, as some sailing authors might have you believe, but different enough to warrant a general overhaul of nautical attitudes and practices as well as gaining general knowledge pertinent to that environment." Contents: Introduction; The Coral Reef; The Best Boat in Coral; Navigating in Coral Waters; Anchoring in Coral; Trade Winds; Destructive Winds; Wet Season Layover; Tropical Maintenance; Staying Healthy;… Read More
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THE CUNARD WHITE STAR QUADRUPLE-SCREW NORTH ATLANTIC LINER QUEEN MARY.

THE CUNARD WHITE STAR QUADRUPLE-SCREW NORTH ATLANTIC LINER QUEEN MARY.

by Reade, Leslie, Introduction.

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New York: Bonanza, 1979. 288 pp, 4to (12 1/8" H). Profusely illus in b&w with photographs, diagrams, plans, cutaways, advertisements. "The volume is mainly composed of a facsimile reprint of a souvenir number of 'The Shipbuilder and Marine Engine-builder'. The original issue was dated June 1936 and was published to commemorate the maiden voyage of this much-loved ship. A valuable addition is a specially written illustrated epilogue by Leslie Reade, continuing the story of the ship's career after its launching." Previous owner's name, place, Christmas date and signature in ink on free front endpaper; tiny dint at bottom of each board; tiny scuff at bottom of front board; extra fold crease on fold-out cross-section illustration at rear of book. Dust jacket has has light rubbing, some areas of light edge wrinkling with minor wear, several very small edge tears, tears and tiny chips at top of spine - archivally taped.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good+.
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DECISION AT TRAFALGAR.
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DECISION AT TRAFALGAR.

by Pope, Dudley.

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Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1960. 381 pp, 8 5/8" H. B&w plates, battle diagrams, drawings, map, fold-out cross-section of HMS Victory. "Dudley Pope tells the story of the year of Trafalgar, painting in the historical background which led to the greatest and most important battle of the age of sail. Then, shot by shot and thrust by thrust, Trafalgar is fought again, seen through the eyes of admirals and ordinary semen, of the French and Spanish as well as the British. Using many unpublished documents and hundreds of eyewitness reports, he has written an account of the battle that is unsurpassed in detail and excitement." Light toning to pages, one page with a fore-edge margin tear archivally taped, light browning to the edges of the text block, minor wrinkling at the top/bottom of the spine, slight fading/browning at the board edges. Dust jacket has light to moderate browning - mainly on the inside, light to moderate edge wear/wrinkling - mainly at the top/bottom of the spine… Read More
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THE DEVIL HIMSELF:  THE MUTINY OF 1800.

THE DEVIL HIMSELF: THE MUTINY OF 1800.

by Pope, Dudley.

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London: Alison Press/Secker & Warburg, 1987. 186 pp, 9 1/4" H. Maps. "The corvette 'La Vaillante' was built in Bayonne in 1796, four years after the outbreak of the French Revolutionary Wars. In 1798, she was captured by Captain Sir Edward Pellew, renamed the 'Danae' and given a new young captain, Lord Proby. In March 1800, there was consternation in London when The Times reported the French recapture of the 'Danae' following a mutiny among her crew. Dudley Pope has pieced together the story of the mutiny from British documents and the French naval archives at Brest, where the file is labelled 'Le Diable Lui-meme' - The Devil Himself. How did the French regain possession of their captured corvette? Why did some of Lord Proby's crew risk hanging by staging a mutiny? What happened to the captain after the French took him prisoner? What became of the guilty men? What was the role of the Americans on board the ship? The whole curious story is… Read More
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THE DEVIL HIMSELF:  THE MUTINY OF 1800.

THE DEVIL HIMSELF: THE MUTINY OF 1800.

by Pope, Dudley.

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London: Alison Press/Secker & Warburg, 1987. 186 pp, 9 1/4" H. Maps. "The corvette 'La Vaillante' was built in Bayonne in 1796, four years after the outbreak of the French Revolutionary Wars. In 1798, she was captured by Captain Sir Edward Pellew, renamed the 'Danae' and given a new young captain, Lord Proby. In March 1800, there was consternation in London when The Times reported the French recapture of the 'Danae' following a mutiny among her crew. Dudley Pope has pieced together the story of the mutiny from British documents and the French naval archives at Brest, where the file is labelled 'Le Diable Lui-meme' - The Devil Himself. How did the French regain possession of their captured corvette? Why did some of Lord Proby's crew risk hanging by staging a mutiny? What happened to the captain after the French took him prisoner? What became of the guilty men? What was the role of the Americans on board the ship? The whole curious story is… Read More
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THE DIARY OF SIMEON PERKINS, 1804-1812.  PUBLICATIONS OF THE CHAMPLAIN SOCIETY L.
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THE DIARY OF SIMEON PERKINS, 1804-1812. PUBLICATIONS OF THE CHAMPLAIN SOCIETY L.

by Fergusson, Charles Bruce, editor. (Simeon Perkins.)

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Toronto: Champlain Society, 1978. liii, 520 pp, large 8vo (9 3/4" H) - bright red cloth with gold lettering, emblem on spine. Top edge gilt. Limited edition of 1400 copies, this copy unnumbered. "This is the fifth volume of the diary of Simeon Perkins. It begins on January 1, 1804, and ends on April 13, 1812. Unfortunately, however, the diary for March 5, 1806 to November 30, 1809, has been lost." "Simeon Perkins the diarist, was the patriarch of Liverpool, Nova Scotia, during this period of his life. Although he reduced his responsibilities in some measure with advancing years, he was still active in business and prominent in public affairs until a short time before his death. Throughout the whole period he was Justice of the Peace, Proprietors' Clerk, and Town Clerk of Liverpool. For part of it he was also County Treasurer, Custos Rotulorum, First Justice of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas of Queens County, Judge of Probate, and Colonel Commandant of the Militia of Queens… Read More
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