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Zigzag Journeys in Acadia and New France: A Summer's Journey of the Zigzag Club Through the Historic Fields of the Early French Settlements of America. 320 pages.
The fictional "Zigzag Club" sets out on a summer expedition through eastern Canada and parts of New England. Their journey starts with an overview of "New France" and follows a geographic loop that hits historic early French settlements.
Club members travel through a sequence of legendary and historic maritime locales:
- The Maritimes: The group explores St. John, the old fortifications of Annapolis (Port Royal), the scenic "Land of Evangeline," Halifax, and the ruins of Louisbourg.
- The St. Lawrence River Corridor: The journey weaves up the St. Lawrence to investigate the architecture and colonial histories of Quebec City and Montreal.
- Upper Canada: The travelogue concludes with the club moving further west toward Toronto.
Published 1886 by Estes & Lauriat, Boston. Very good condition. Bright cover firm binding, strong hinges and clean text.
