History of Halifax City

"History of Halifax City" by Thomas B. Akins is a historical record from the late 1800s that tells the story of how Halifax, Nova Scotia, was first settled and grew. It explains big moments and reasons why the city was started as a British place. The story pays attention to the government and army actions that helped the settlement do well, even when there were problems with the French and native people in the area. The beginning of the book talks about when Halifax was founded in 1749 by the British government. Their goal was to make their power stronger in Nova Scotia after they took over Acadia. It brings up the hard times before the settlement, like being scared of attacks from the French and having problems getting things ready for people to live there. It shares how the first settlers came, how they got ready to build a new town, and the clever plans made by Governor Edward Cornwallis to keep the land safe from enemies. This makes way for a big look into Halifax's past and how its government and people changed over time.