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The Lost World of Cape Breton IslandAuthor: J.M., J.R. Bourgeois
The Lost World of Cape Breton Island is a Canadian history podcast that uncovers the forgotten stories of 18th-and 19th-century Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Explore Cape Bretons history with the help of those who witnessed it firsthand. Listen to the mad ramblings of a Scottish exile as he describes what life was like in the Fortress of Louisbourg, follow the rising career of a French sailor destined to explore the world, and feel the despair as an aristocratic trailblazer struggles to eke out a living on Cape Breton's unforgiving shores. Language: en Genres: History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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AUDIOBOOK - Cape Breton Illustrated, by John M. Gow (1893)
Episode 19
Tuesday, 2 June, 2026
John M. Gow's Cape Breton Illustrated (Attractions of Cape Breton for Tourists) is a vivid tour of the island through Victorian eyes, a snapshot of the island as it was in 1893. As Gow guides us through Cape Breton's landscapes and communities, he shares his personal views on the island's economic potential and occasionally offers his thoughts on faith and religion. This is Victorian writing in its fullest sense - unhurried, elegant and unapologetically thorough. As we continue our work exploring the lost world of Cape Breton Island, we are delighted to share this audio version of a chapter from John M. Gow's 1893 classic, another piece of the island's rich and often overlooked history.
