Captain George McKenzie (Classic Reprint): An Appreciation: An Appreciation (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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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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