Furthing Reading

The virtual exhibit presented here introduces the concept of Champlain's Habitation and makes extensive use of historical photographs to tell the story of its reconstruction and continuing significance as a provincial tourist attraction. Visitors interested in issues surrounding its authenticity and cultural integrity will want to review the following articles digitized here in their entirety:

- Charles W. Jeffreys, "The Reconstruction of the Port Royal Habitation of 1605-13," published in The Canadian Historical Review (1939)

- Kenneth D. Harris, "Restoration of the Habitation of Port Royal, N.S.," published in The Maritime Advocate and Busy East (August 1940)

- Barbara M. Schmeisser, "The Port Royal Habitation - A 'Politically Correct' Reconstruction?" from Collections of the Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society (1996)

Suggestions for further reading include:

- Brenda Dunn, A History of Port-Royal/Annapolis Royal, 1605-1800 (Halifax, 2004)

- Wayne Kerr, Port-Royal Habitation: The Story of the French and Mi'kmaq at Port-Royal 1604-1613 (Halifax, 2005)

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