HALIBURTON, Thomas C[handler]. An Historical and Statistical Account of Nova Scotia. Halifax: Joseph Howe, 1829. 1st ed. Illus. with four plates and three maps (one folding). viii, 340; 456pp. A fine set in 1/2 calf & marbled boards. In a morocco-backed cloth folding box. Sabin 29687. TPL 1542. Lande 400. The author's first book. Haliburton is the father of Canadian humor and the author of the clockmaker. This however is a serious history of Nova Scotia from 1497 to 1828. Haliburton's portrayal here of the expulsion of the Acadians became the inspiration for Longfellow's "Evangeline." Rarely are sets found in such fine condition.

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Historical and Statistical Account of Nova Scotia

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