Legends, Oddities, and Facts from the Maritime Provinces

Hector Lindsay was a freelance writer.

This slim book covers, in 21 short chapters, a variety of topics dealing with many parts of the Maritimes, from the St. John River to Sable Island. As the title suggests, it is an eclectic collection of little-known facts and curious legends, which will appeal to those interested in the history of the Maritime provinces.

The incidents described vary from treacherous Indian raids in New Brunswick to the burying of pirate gold in Nova Scotia and the display of heroism at the 1891 Spring Hill mine explosion.

The simple repetitive prose makes the book easy to read, while the limited vocabulary and intriguing subject matter make it quite suitable for a younger audience. Adults may find the pace slow, but those with a special interest in the Maritimes may be prepared to put up with it to get at the information. History buffs, in particular, may be interested in these stories concerning obscure events about people and places in years gone by, when the Atlantic region was still Canada’s most populous and important area.