The Entrance of Louisbourg Harbour, on the Island of Cape Breton Nova Scotia

by J. F W. Des Barres

$6,500 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books · No longer available

A large-scale view of the entrance to the harbour at Louisbourg, from 'The Atlantic Neptune', the first British sea atlas of her North American colonies A fine view of the harbour of Louisbourg, the former impregnable fortress that was the gateway to French America, and the scene of two great battles between France and Britain, in 1748 and 1758. The scene depicted here features ships sailing into the excellent natural harbour, surrounded by a ruggedly beautiful landscape.

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