Peggy's Cove : The Amazing History of a Coastal Village, Second Edition.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Choyce, Lesley.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Peggys Cove (N.S.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (81 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Peggy's Cove

Place of Publication:

Toronto : Pottersfield Press, 2021.

Summary:

A history of Peggy's Cove from the formation of the rocks through settlement and on to the present day. A story of sea, fish, settlers, sea monster, rogues, heroes, storms, artists, tragedy and tourism of one of the world's most famous coastal communities.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Introduction: Waves of White and Blue Ferocity

1. A Gift from Africa

2. First Families and Foundering Ships

3. The Pious and the Privateers

4. Lobsters, Cod and Sea Serpents

5. The Keeper of the Light

6. "A Small Basin in the Mighty Rock"

7. Rum on the Rocks

8. A Wharf, a War and an Army of Artists

9. "A Main Street Paved with Saltwater"

10. "The Age-Old Rocks"

11. A Sea of Peril

Epilogue: The Danger and the Wonder

Bibliography

Illustration and Photo Credits.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781989725535

1989725538

OCLC:

1245665475