Published by Frank Calder. 1992 1st edition Softcover. Book Condition: Like New. 245 pages. Signed by the author.

Calder grew up in Springville and compiled the book to preserve the area's history and stories, including settlement history going back to about 1780

What the book covers:

Early settlement: Calder traces the community back to approximately 1780, when Scottish immigrants began settling the area. The Scottish origins of many of Springville's families are an important part of the story. PPictou County, Nova Scotia 1

Families and genealogy: A major value of the book is its attention to local families, their relationships, farms, homes and contributions to the community. It even includes an appendix devoted to the genealogy of the Holmes family. S Schooner Books

Community stories: The "stories" part of the title is significant. Calder preserves anecdotes and memories of people and events, giving the book the character of an oral history as well as a conventional history.

Work and rural life: It provides insight into how people actually lived and worked in the Springville area—particularly farming, milling and other local activities. Springville also had an early connection to limestone quarrying. Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Local landmarks and geography: The history is tied closely to the landscape around Springville and the East River, including farms, roads, bridges, mills and other features of the community.

Important local people: The book discusses individuals who became significant beyond Springville itself. For example, Springville was the birthplace of Simon Hugh Holmes, who later became Premier of Nova Scotia; Calder's book is cited by the Dictionary of Canadian Biography as a source
for Holmes's biography.

The Canadian Encyclopedia Photographs and illustrations: The published edition contains numerous black-and-white illustrations and a map, which help connect the written history to actual people and places.

A very rare and hard to find book!

ISBN: 0889995109

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