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Sods, Soil, and Spades: The Acadians At Grand Pré and Their Dykeland Legacy
Published by McGill-Queen's University Press, 2004
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Condition: Fine
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Tight unmarked book in crisp dust jacket. ; 9.8 X 7.1 X 0.9 inches; 320 pages. Seller Inventory # 58604
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Title: Sods, Soil, and Spades: The Acadians At ...
Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First Edition; First Printing.
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Synopsis:
This is a detailed account of how early Acadian settlers turned the Grand Pre tidal marshes into fertile farming land. It also explores the unique and elegant engineering principles and practices used by the Acadians and looks at how their culture influenced their success in mastering this marshland region."
About the Author:
J. Sherman Bleakney is a retired professor of biology, Acadia University, living in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Prior to teaching, he was curator of amphibians, reptiles, and fish at the National Museum of Canada, Ottawa.
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