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History of New Brunswick by Peter Fisher (1782 - 1848)

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Originally published in 1825 under the title: Sketches of New Brunswick : containing an account of the first settlement of the province, with a brief description of the country, climate, productions, inhabitants, government, rivers, towns, settlements, public institutions, trade, revenue, population, &c., by an inhabitant of the province. The value of this history is in the fact that it was written when the Province was still in its infancy. Although there had been a few small settlements established in New Brunswick prior to 1783, the main influx of settlers were Loyalists who chose to remove to the area from the United States following the American Revolution. (Summary from text with addit…

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  1. 1

    11 - Education, Trade, Revenue, Population, Militia - part 2

    ·19m
  2. 2

    02 - Introductory Notes

    ·16m
  3. 3

    06 - Principal Rivers and Towns - part 2

    ·17m
  4. 4

    08 - County Descriptions - part 2

    ·22m
  5. 5

    09 - County Descriptions - part 3

    ·22m
  6. 6

    10 - Education, Trade, Revenue, Population, Militia - part 1

    ·26m
  7. 7

    01 - Publisher and Author Notes

    ·6m
  8. 8

    12 - Education, Trade, Revenue, Population, Militia - part 3

    ·14m
  9. 9

    13 - Population Census by County and Parish in 1824

    ·48m
  10. 10

    14 - Militia, Indian Miscellany

    ·27m
  11. 11

    15 - Advertisement

    ·2m
  12. 12

    17 - Appendix 2

    ·14m
  13. 13

    18 - A Narrative

    ·14m
  14. 14

    19 - Remarks

    ·8m
  15. 15

    20 - Some Notes Regarding Peter Fisher

    ·36m
  16. 16

    11 - Education, Trade, Revenue, Population, Militia - part 2

    ·19m
  17. 17

    04 - Climate and Produce

    This episode discusses the climate and geography of New Brunswick, comparing it to Europe and explaining the harsh winters.

    ·21m
  18. 18

    03 - General Description

    This episode provides a detailed geographical and administrative description of New Brunswick as it was in the early 19th century.

    ·31m
  19. 19

    02 - Introductory Notes

    ·16m
  20. 20

    06 - Principal Rivers and Towns - part 2

    ·17m
  21. 21

    07 - County Descriptions - part 1

    ·22m
  22. 22

    08 - County Descriptions - part 2

    ·22m
  23. 23

    09 - County Descriptions - part 3

    ·22m
  24. 24

    17 - Appendix 2

    ·14m
  25. 25

    01 - Publisher and Author Notes

    ·6m
  26. 26

    12 - Education, Trade, Revenue, Population, Militia - part 3

    ·14m
  27. 27

    13 - Population Census by County and Parish in 1824

    ·48m
  28. 28

    14 - Militia, Indian Miscellany

    ·27m
  29. 29

    15 - Advertisement

    ·2m
  30. 30

    16 - Appendix 1

    ·40m
  31. 31

    18 - A Narrative

    ·14m
  32. 32

    19 - Remarks

    ·8m
  33. 33

    20 - Some Notes Regarding Peter Fisher

    ·36m
  34. 34

    04 - Climate and Produce

    Hidden gem

    Fisher argues that the 1816 cold, snow on June 7, and six thousand pounds in aid changed agriculture in New Brunswick.

    ·21m·1 clip
  35. 35

    10 - Education, Trade, Revenue, Population, Militia - part 1

    ·26m
  36. 36

    03 - General Description

    Hidden gem

    New Brunswick is placed between 45 and 49 degrees north latitude, about 200 miles long, 180 miles broad, and divided into eight counties.

    ·31m·2 clips
  37. 37

    16 - Appendix 1

    Hidden gem

    Appendix 1 of History of New Brunswick by Peter Fisher reproduces Lieutenant Governor speeches in Fredericton on February 1 and February 17, 1825.

    ·40m·3 clips
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    05 - Principal Rivers and Towns - part 1

    This episode describes the principal rivers and towns of New Brunswick, focusing on the St.

    ·39m
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    07 - County Descriptions - part 1

    Hidden gem

    York County is traced along the Saint John River from Madawaska to Fredericton, with the Canada Line, Northumberland, Sunbury, Charlotte, and the Bay of Fundy used as geographic markers.

    ·22m·1 clip
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    05 - Principal Rivers and Towns - part 1

    Hidden gem

    At Grand Falls, the River St. John drops 45 feet through rocks before a 100-rod portage resumes navigation.

    ·39m·2 clips