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George McKenzie: A pioneering Nova Scotia shipbuilder and leader
This biography highlights a man who shaped the province’s maritime industry. It presents his energy, daring, and practical approach to building and sailing ships, and shows how his work earned him lasting respect.
- See why he’s called the father of ship-building in Nova Scotia and how he moved the industry from rougher vessels to better-built ships that could sail far and fast.
- Learn about his hands-on leadership, from dredging the East River to help ships reach the ocean, to launching notable vessels and recovering wrecks.
- Discover stories of bold decisions, clever problem-solving, and moments of personal resilience that defined his career.
- Read about the people and events that surrounded him, including close friendships and the era’s political landscape.
Ideal for readers who enjoy local maritime history, biographical profiles of industry pioneers, and stories of bold entrepreneurship in 19th‑century Nova Scotia.
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Captain George McKenzie: An Appreciation (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book sheds light on the life of George McKenzie, a celebrated shipbuilder who played a pivotal role in developing Nova Scotia's shipbuilding industry. The author traces McKenzie's humble beginnings as a shipbuilder in the early 19th century to his rise as a leading figure in the industry, responsible for building some of the largest and most renowned vessels of his time. The book explores the challenges and triumphs McKenzie faced throughout his career, including his innovative shipbuilding techniques, the economic and social impact of his work, and his contributions to Nova Scotia's maritime heritage. Through captivating storytelling and historical analysis, this book offers valuable insights into the life of a pioneering shipbuilder and the transformative power of the shipbuilding industry in shaping the economic and cultural landscape of Nova Scotia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527784666_0
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Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Captain George McKenzie: An AppreciationNova Scotia owes much to the ship building industry. The capital that is now employed in carrying on themanufacturing industries of the Province was largely the profit e. N° de réf. du vendeur 2149088693
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