A History of Prince Edward Island From Its Discovery in 1534 Until the Departure Lieutenant Governor Ready A. D. 1831

"A History of Prince Edward Island From Its Discovery in 1534 Until the Departure of Lieutenant-Governor Ready in A. D. 1831" provides an exhaustive and authoritative account of the early development of Canada's smallest province. Alexander Bannerman Warburton offers a detailed chronological narrative that begins with the arrival of Jacques Cartier in the 16th century and follows the island's trajectory through centuries of colonial competition and settlement.The work delves into the transition from French Isle Saint-Jean to British Prince Edward Island, highlighting the political, social, and economic tensions that defined the region. It covers critical historical milestones including the expulsion of the Acadians, the establishment of British governance, and the complexities of the land tenure system that dominated the island's early political life. By focusing on the period leading up to the mid-19th century, the book captures the foundational era of the colony's growth and the administrative shifts under various governors, culminating in the tenure of Lieutenant-Governor John Ready. This volume is an indispensable resource for students of Canadian history, providing deep insights into the maritime heritage and colonial evolution of the Atlantic region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.