Peter Fisher's History of New Brunswick is a comprehensive and insightful look at the province's past. Fisher's writing is clear and engaging, making the historical events and figures come to life on the page. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the early Indigenous peoples to the arrival of the Loyalists, the development of the timber and shipbuilding industries, and the growth of New Brunswick as a province. Fisher's research is thorough, and he provides a balanced perspective on the various aspects of New Brunswick's history. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich and complex history of this unique Canadian province.

Book Description:
Originally published in 1825 under the title: Sketches of New Brunswick : containing an account of the first settlement of the province, with a brief description of the country, climate, productions, inhabitants, government, rivers, towns, settlements, public institutions, trade, revenue, population, &c., by an inhabitant of the province. The value of this history is in the fact that it was written when the Province was still in its infancy. Although there had been a few small settlements established in New Brunswick prior to 1783, the main influx of settlers were Loyalists who chose to remove to the area from the United States following the American Revolution.