Title: Louisbourg heritage : from ruins to reconstruction /
Authors: MacLean, Terrence D., 1946-
Publisher: University College of Cape Breton Press,
Year: 1995
Subjects: Historic sites Conservation and restoration Nova Scotia Louisbourg.; Historic preservation Nova Scotia Louisbourg.; Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site (N.S.) History.
Abstract: This books describes the process of research and development that changed the Fortress of Louisbourg from ruins to a reconstruction of the original that provides a living history experience to many thousands of annual visitors.
Contents: Introduction -- 1. Early research & source gathering -- 2. Planning & the role of research -- 3. Programming & interdisciplinary work after 1973 -- 4. Reconstruction & interpretation -- 5. Public history -- Conclusion: Louisbourg heritage.