A collection of stories written by H. M. MacDonald in which he reminisces about past times in Antigonish County. He takes a nostalgic look at Antigonish’s Main Street, landmarks and the countryside, touching on the culture, superstitions and...
Military biography ; Nova Scotia--History, Military ; Pictou (N.S. : County)--History, Military ; Pictou (N.S. : County)--Biography
A summery of the military history of the County of Pictou, beginning with the earliest settlers and continuing to the time of publication. A large number of Pictou County's military personnel are named within the chapters. A number of lengthy...
Cooking, Canadian -- Nova Scotia style ; Cooking, Canadian -- Antigonish
A pamphlet published by Antigonish druggist J. D. Copeland. Includes a variety of local recipes. Also includes advertisements for Copeland's merchandise.
A compilation which provides a review of Military Unites mobilized or organized in Nova Scotia for service in the Great War. The information was obtained from war records available at the time, as well as personal war diaries and interviews. The...
This Paris Leave Map published by the Canadian Forces Hospitality and Information Bureau provided Canadian troops with a guide to the sights and entertainments found in 1945 Paris.
Provides a brief overview of Nova Scotia's industrial contributions to the World War II. A large range of industries are covered including sections on aircraft, shipbuilding, fishing, iron and steel and furniture production.
Petroglyphs --Nova Scotia ; Micmac art -- Nova Scotia
Series of tracings of Mi'kmaq petroglyphs recorded by George Creed at Kejumkujik and McGowan Lake in 1887 and 1888. Creed used the tracing technique. He examined the rock faces, went over those outlines he thought significant with blue aniline...
Coal miners -- Nova Scotia -- Pictou (County) -- History ; Coal mines and mining -- Nova Scotia -- Pictou (County) -- History.
A general history of the development and operation of the coal mining industry in Pictou County, including a description of a minter's life and work. Some topics covered include; the various companies operating in Pictou County over the years, mine...
Farms -- Nova Scotia -- Pictou (County) ; Farmers -- Nova Scotia -- Pictou (County) -- Biography
A compilation of articles written by R.H. Ward of Eureka, and published in The Free Lance, The Eastern Chronicle, The New Glasgow Evening News, and The Pictou Advocate from 1919 to 1922.
A history of the tram cars which served the East Pictou Towns from 1904 until 1931. The book covers such topics as; the inception of tram car transportation in the towns, the companies involved, general operations and a list of conductors and other...
A history of the town of Westville covering all aspects of the community. A variety of topics are discussed in detail, including; the mining industry in Westville, early businesses, churches, schools, sports, culture and entertainment.
A general history of the County of Pictou, which provides an overview of the most significant events which have taken place in the past two centuries of the county's history. A broad work which includes the arrival of the pioneers, religion,...
A broad history of the town of New Glasgow with the intent to give insight into some phases of town affairs, and to depict some of its people, from which the reader may be reasonably aware of what has happened in the past.
