Scattered to the Wind: Dispersal And Wandering of the Acadians, 1755-1809

by Carl A. Brasseaux

There are presently, by the most liberal estimates, 1,500,000 Acadians scattered about two continents; the actual figure, however, is probably closer to 700,000. for figures in Louisiana and the Canadian Maritimes have been inflated in recent year for political reasons.The Acadians established two new homelands - one in present-day New Brunswick, the other in Louisiana - both of which they christened New Arcadia. Though widely separated, environmentally dissimilar, and subject to different European governments, both sanctuaries served their intended They provided the demographic critical mass necessary for survival.

Genres: History

84 pages, Staple Bound

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Leonide Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a short version of the experiences of Acadians after the Grand Derangement, when they were expelled from Nova Scotia by the British in 1755. It summarizes factors leading to the expulsion and traces where Acadians from various locales were sent. Statistics about how many Acadians from which locales were sent to which places of exile are helpful. The entire diaspora stretched from the British Atlantic colonies to maritime areas of Canada, England and France, St. Domingue (Haiti), Martinique, French Guiana, Falkland Islands, St. Pierre and Miquelon, and the southern Mississippi and western prairie regions of Louisiana. Good resource for those wanting a quick reference about the dispersal and subsequent settlements of the Acadians.

[Katy Monnot · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief book, it was very informative. Covers the years between the Acadians removal from Nova Scotia until they reached their final destination.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book dealing with the dispersal of Acadians and the hardships they faced once they arrived at the various destinations.

[Jean · Rating 3 out of 5]

quite interesting a bit tedious but it answered my questions.