Prince Edward Island: An Illustrated History

by Douglas Baldwin

In Prince Edward An Illustrated History , Douglas Baldwin takes the reader on a journey through the incidents and events that have shaped the province and its inhabitants throughout their development, from the first Aboriginal presence over 11,000 years ago, to the arrival of European settlers in the early eighteenth century, to the Charlottetown Conference of 1864, to the opening of the Confederation Bridge in 1997. Along the way, he peppers the narrative with stories of the many people and places that have played a role in making PEI both a tightly knit rural community and an immensely popular tourist destination. Illustrated throughout with over one hundred historical photos and illustrations, Prince Edward An Illustrated History is a must-read for anyone who has fallen in love with Canada's smallest province.

218 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Christine Chesters · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book. Very easy to read, just enough history to be used as a source for a term paper without the extensive politics involved.

[Elijah Reinhardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Small towns, family farms, many beaches, the ocean breeze and a rich history. PEI has an idyllic landscape that draws many visitors. Hope to be back soon!