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1 - Introduction to the Family.
Introduces
the Melanson family. Recounts the strides made in unraveling the mysteries of the family’s origins, with special emphasis on the discovery of the family in England. |
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1 The First Melansons |
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2 Origins |
3
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3 A Glance at France |
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4 Sojourn in England |
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2 - Acadia's Early Years. Describes
the early years of conflicts and settlement in Acadia,
setting the scene for the family's arrival in 1657.
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5 Brave New World |
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3 - Family Stories. Spotlights
the extended Melanson family in both Acadia and
Boston. Tells their stories against a historical
backdrop. |
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6 Boston Connections |
35
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7 Charles Mellanson |
63
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8 Children of Charles |
90
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9 Pierre Mellanson |
113
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10 Children of Pierre |
140
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4 - Acadian Life. Gives
some insight into the Acadian people and the way
in which they lived. Farming, education, marriage,
religion, and other aspects of their lives are presented.
Contains many illustrations, including photos of
Melansan artifacts. |
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11 Life in Acadia |
163
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5 - Acadian Chronicles. Presents
the history of Nova Scotia 1713-1755, the deportation
of the Acadians 1755-1763, and the ensuing Acadian
struggles to restart. Concludes with a summary of
the strides Acadians, including the Melansons, have
made to date in improving their lives and in recapturing
and revitalizing their heritage. |
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12 A Fine Line |
188
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13 Momentous Decisions |
209
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14 Deportation |
230
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15 The Aftermath |
248
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16 Recovery and Renewal |
257
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| Appendix
A - Document Transcriptions -
Provides transcriptions of all original documents
reproduced in the book. |
261
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B - Petitions and Proceedings - Contains
Acadian petitions and government council minutes
leading up to the deportation decision. |
273
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| Illustration
Credits |
282
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| Bibliography |
284
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| Index
- Fourteen-page comprehensive
index. |
291
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| Melanson
Line forms |
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