 | The Spirit of Industry and Improvement: Liberal Government and Rural-Industrial Society, Nova Scotia, 1790-1862 Subjects: Nova Scotia -- Economic conditions -- To 1867; Nova Scotia -- Social conditions -- To 1867; Coal mines and mining -- Nova Scotia -- History -- 19th century; Nova Scotia -- Rural conditions; Agriculture -- Nova Scotia -- History -- 19th century; Liberalism; The notion of improvement permeated social and political discourse in colonial Canadian society. From agriculture to building roads and mills to defining correct habits and behaviour, Nova Scotia's improvers embraced the ideals of innovation and progress and promoted modern programs of government. Samson Daniel : Daniel Samson is associate professor, history, Brock University.Daniel Samson is associate professor, history, Brock University. |
