Sods, Soil, and Spades
The Acadians at Grand Pré and Their Dykeland Legacy
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2004
- Category
- Historical Geography, General
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780773528161
- Publish Date
- Oct 2004
- List Price
- $39.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780773535503
- Publish Date
- Apr 2009
- List Price
- $39.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780773572393
- Publish Date
- Oct 2004
- List Price
- $39.95
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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.