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Researching the
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada
Recherche sur la Forteresse-de-Louisbourg Lieu historique national du Canada
LOUISBOURG
QUAY:
A STUDY OF ITS CONSTRUCTION, UTILIZATION AND HISTORY
FROM 1716 TO 1760
BY
RODRIGUE LAVOIE
(Under the Direction of: W. Stevenson, B. Pothier)
(Maps and Plans drawn by Rodrigue Lavoie and Angela Brown)
(Assembled by Lynda Smith)
November, 1965
(Fortress of Louisbourg Report H B 5 E)
Presently,
the illustrations are
not included here.
For these, please consult the original report in the archives of the Fortress of
Louisbourg
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INTRODUCTION
The history of Louisbourg can be traced in the major events which have marked its short existence and which are related to two dates: 1745 and 1758. This means that if we wish to study any aspect of this military, administrative and commercial center, we must use the chronological plan which, in the light of the various circumstances and personalities, will provide information on the progressive development of the town and its various aspects.
In addition, however, everything in Louisbourg is related to the three inseparable aspects which define and explain this unique town: Louisbourg was, in fact, at one and the some time a town, a fortress and a commercial center. The various facets of Louisbourg must, therefore, always be considered in this triple perspective.
The quay, for example, marks both the various stages in the history, of the town and the three aspects which are always present when we consider Louisbourg, since it has a connection with the town, the fortifications and, of course, with trade.
In order, therefore, to throw as much light as possible on this essential part of Louisbourg, we shall adopt both the chronological and functional approaches. The first part will deal with the quay in the context of the general history of Louisbourg, and the second part will relate the quay to the above-mertioned aspects of the life and organization of the town.