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Acadians

A People's Story of Exile and Triumph
Pages
296
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the compelling history of the Acadians, a French-speaking people who settled in what is now Nova Scotia. It details their forced expulsion in 1755 by the British and their subsequent diaspora, including their journey to Louisiana where they became known as Cajuns. The narrative examines the enduring cultural identity and resilience of a community shaped by displacement and hardship.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Violence

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