Dykes and Aboiteaux

Dykes and Aboiteaux: The Acadians Turned Salt Marshes into Fertile Meadows- by Sally Ross

The Acadians transformed the salt marshes of Acadie into some of the most productive agricultural land on earth using dykes and aboiteaux. This book chronicles how they transformed the land, how they used it and, ultimately, how they were successful.

Each copy includes both French and English.

About the Author

Sally Ross studied in France and taught the history and culture of French Canada for ten years and now works as an author, translator, and consultant.

Author: Sally Ross
Publisher:  Société Promotion de Grand-Pré
Copyright ©  2002
ISBN:  9780973086508
Paperback: 20 pages
Dimensions:  5.75" x 8.5"