The Acadians: A People's Story of Exile and Triumph Tapa blanda - 2005

Mississauga, ON: John Wiley & Sons, 2005. Soft cover. Near Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; One the darkest events in Canadian history is replete with the drama of war, politics and untold human suffering. Starting in 1755, 10,000 people of French ancestry were expelled from their homes along Canada's east coast by a tyrannical British governor who acted with the complicity of American sympathizers. While some Acadians returned home to try to evade capture and forge a living, others made their way to the Spanish colony of Louisiana, where they farmed and fished and began the vibrant "Cajun" culture that is known around the world. Jobb has written a dramatic and compelling account of "Le grand derangement" - the event that was immortalized in Longfellow's famous poem "Evangeline." Jobb brings a cast of characters to life so vividly that the reader is immediately captured by their stories. This book is a bridge across the… Leer más

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Mississauga: John Wiley & Sons, 2005. Book. Good. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. vii, 296pp., index, biblio. Signed with inscription by author..

Mississauga: John Wiley & Sons Canada, 2005. First Edition. Paperback. good/No Dj. 8vo. pp vii 296.This book deals with one of the darkest events in Canadian history replete with the drama of war,politics and untold human suffering. previous owners name on half title page

Mississauga, ON: Wiley, 2005. Book. Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book is clean. .

Wiley & Sons, Limited, John. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Wiley, 2005. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Wiley, 2005. First Edition, First Printing. . Trade Paperback. Fine/Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition, First Printing. Trade PB in illustrated wraps. Fine and unmarked. 296pp inc Further Reading, Index.

Toronto: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd., 2005. Softcover. pp. vii, 296. 8vo. Illustrated covers. Bright, clean, and unmarked with tight, sound binding; very good+. "One of the darkest events in Canadian history is replete with the drama of war, politics and untold human suffering. Starting in 1755, 10,000 people of French ancestry were expelled from their homes along Canada's east coast by a tyrannical British governor with the complicity of American sympathizers. While some Acadians returned home to try to evade capture and forge a living, others made their way to the Spanish colony of Louisiana, where they farmed and fished and began the vibrant "Cajun" culture that is renowned around the world. Award-winning author Dean Jobb has written a dramatic and compelling account of "Le grand derangement" -- the event that was immortalized in Longfellow's famous poem "Evangeline." Jobb brings a cast of characters to life so vividly that the reader is immediately captured by their stories. The richness of… Leer más

Mississauga, Ontario: John Wiley & Sons Canada, 2005. Book. Very Good. Trade Paperback. First. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. vii, 296pp., index, biblio. essay. Near fine. "One of the darkest events in Canadian history is replete with the drama of war, politics and untold human suffering. Starting in 1755, 10,000 people of French ancestry were expelled from their homes along Canada's east coast by a tyrannical British governor with the complicity of American sympathizers. While some Acadians returned home to try to evade capture and forge a living, others made their way to the Spanish colony of Louisiana, where they farmed and fished and began the vibrant 'Cajun' culture that is renowned around the world. Award-winning author Dean Jobb has written a dramatic and compelling account of 'Le grand derangement' - the event that was immortalized in Longfellow's famous poem 'Evangeline.'".