Cartographic journal of L'Acadie, July 19, 1684 – September 14, 1684
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2012-12-04
Authors
Challes, Robert
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Manuscript journal, detailing an expedition along the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia and parts of New Brunswick situated on the Bay of Fundy, July 19, 1684 – September 14, 1684. The journal contains daily entries and 25 cartographical diagrams and topographical illustrations showing coastlines, elevations, distances (in leagues), water depths, capes, bays, rivers, inlets, islands and other geographical features. A ship's inventory is also appended.
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Fundy, Bay of, Region--History, Acadia--Discovery and exploration--French, Acadia--Description and travel--Early works to 1800, Nova Scotia--History--1603-1713, Atlantic Provinces--History--Maps