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Westcountrymen in Prince Edwards Isle: A fragment of the great migration (Canadian University paperbooks ; no. 160),Used
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This classic, firstofitskind study of merchant shipping sheds light on the manner in which the rapid development of shipbuilding in Prince Edward Island played a significant part in Canadas early history. James Yeo, once a village labourer in his native Cornwall, came to the colony and quickly amassed a fortune from shipbuilding and the shipping trade. His roughandready business deals spawned his mercurial rise to prominence in the colony. (His home, Port Hill, is now a shipbuilding museum.)First published in 1967, this book originated from an idea by Ann Giffard and was jointly executed by this husbandandwife team. It connects the burgeoning expansion of shipbuilding in the colonies with the settlers hometown in Devon, and explains why, when Britain was cut off from supplies of wood in Europe, shipbuilding suddenly took hold in Canada. It is a unique study that shows local history is an important window into the interconnected world of economic development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Westcountrymen in Prince Edward's Isle'? A: The book primarily focuses on the study of merchant shipping and the significant role of shipbuilding in Prince Edward Island's early history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Westcountrymen in Prince Edward's Isle' is Basil Greenhill.
- Q: When was 'Westcountrymen in Prince Edward's Isle' first published? A: 'Westcountrymen in Prince Edward's Isle' was first published in 1967.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition of the book is described as 'Good'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 248 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What historical context does the book provide? A: The book connects the expansion of shipbuilding in Canada with the settlers' origins in Devon, explaining the impact of Britain being cut off from wood supplies in Europe on Canadian shipbuilding.
- Q: Is the book a unique study in its field? A: Yes, it is considered a unique study that illustrates local history as a significant aspect of economic development.
- Q: What is the significance of James Yeo in the book? A: James Yeo is highlighted as a key figure who rose from a village laborer in Cornwall to a successful shipbuilder and prominent figure in Prince Edward Island.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or maps? A: The product details do not specify whether the book includes illustrations or maps.