The Acadian Exiles A Chronicle Of The Land Of Evangeline - G. Doughty Arthur
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"The Acadian Exiles" by way of Arthur G. Doughty is a sizable historic painting that delves into a tragic bankruptcy in North American records-the expulsion of the Acadians from their place of birth in the mid-18th century. Doughty, a respected Canadian historian and public servant, offers a comprehensive and empathetic account of the expulsion of the Acadian people, highlighting the human price and historic consequences of this event. The book falls in the genres of history, colonial history, and social remark. Doughty's narrative is based totally on meticulous studies and a deep know-how of…mehr

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"The Acadian Exiles" by way of Arthur G. Doughty is a sizable historic painting that delves into a tragic bankruptcy in North American records-the expulsion of the Acadians from their place of birth in the mid-18th century. Doughty, a respected Canadian historian and public servant, offers a comprehensive and empathetic account of the expulsion of the Acadian people, highlighting the human price and historic consequences of this event. The book falls in the genres of history, colonial history, and social remark. Doughty's narrative is based totally on meticulous studies and a deep know-how of the historical context. He meticulously recounts the circumstances main to the expulsion, the experiences of the Acadian population during their forced removal, and the challenges they faced in finding new homes. One of the top notch strengths of "The Acadian Exiles" is Doughty's empathetic storytelling. He captures the human drama and suffering persevered by means of the Acadian humans, fostering a feel of connection between the reader and the ancient occasions. The book also addresses the complicated political and military dynamics of the time, together with the war for manage of North America among British and French forces. Arthur G. Doughty's paintings is a testomony to his determination to retaining Canadian records and the wider narrative of North America.
Autorenporträt
Sir Arthur George Doughty KBE CMG FRSC (22 March 1860 - 1 December 1936) was a Dominion Archivist and Keeper of the Public Records of Canada. Doughty was born in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, the son of William Doughty. He attended public schools in Maidenhead, Lord Eldon School in London, and New Inn Hall, Oxford. In 1886, he immigrated to Canada and settled in Montreal. He was hired to the Quebec government's revenue department before becoming private secretary to the Minister of Public Works in 1897. He was appointed as the second Dominion Archivist and Keeper of the Records in May 1904, after being chosen joint librarian of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec in 1900. He held this position until 1935. Under his direction, the Public Archives of Canada set out to locate and catalog important archival material in various parts of the country. He published or edited a number of works, including the Siege of Quebec and the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759, as well as Canadian constitutional documents and the 23-volume work Canada and its Provinces, which he co-edited with Adam Shortt. He contributed to the Catholic Encyclopedia with an article on Samuel de Champlain.