Patterson's History of Victoria County, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia ; with related papers by George Geddie Patterson ISBN 13: 9780920336021

14 illus. & 11 maps With related papers compiled and edited by W. James MacDonald.The original edition, published in 1885 has been updated with appendices and footnotes. The dustjacket is decorated with a watercolour by Barry Gabriel based on a 19th century photo of South Haven.

Sydney, NS: College of Cape Breton Press, 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Good. xvi, 223 p. 24 b&w illustrations and 11 maps. Brown buckram under dustjacket. Small tears and rubbing to jacket edges. Front flap has ink price. Some discolouration to edges of flaps. Faint red mark on front. Originally written by G. G. Patterson in 1885, this updated version has appendices and footnotes in Part Two. Topics include the indigenous peoples, early visitors, Louisbourg, first settlers, immigration, pioneer conditions, shipwrecks, etc.

A very rare book. This is a clean copy. No markings. Excellent binding. Illustrated throughout with charts and maps. A section of glossy, black and white plates. The dust jacket has no tears. Slight wear at the top edge. A book for the serious collector.