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Sods, Soil, and Spades

The Acadians at Grand Pré and Their Dykeland Legacy

by (author) J. Sherman Bleakney

Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2004
Category
General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780773528161
    Publish Date
    Oct 2004
    List Price
    $39.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780773535503
    Publish Date
    Apr 2009
    List Price
    $39.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780773572393
    Publish Date
    Oct 2004
    List Price
    $29.95

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Description

Sherman Bleakney examines the unusual physical and biological features of this region of the Bay of Fundy, home to the only successful pioneer society in North America to farm below sea level. Using original photographs, diagrams, and graphs, Bleakney shows how and why the Acadians were successful. Sods, Soil, and Spades examines 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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