Piau

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Bruce Monk Murray. Piau

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34

Chapter 35

Chapter 36

Chapter 37

Chapter 38

Chapter 39

Chapter 40

Chapter 41

Chapter 42

Chapter 43

Chapter 44

Epilogue, 1806

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

Acknowledgements

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Even as a young child, my brother Bruce had an insatiable curiosity. It wasn’t unusual to see him rummaging through drawers, peering into our family’s old cedar chest, or sneaking into the attic to discover untold secrets and treasures.

He loved the company of older folks, who would regale him with stories of their childhoods and family history while he peppered them with questions and begged to see pictures.

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“Come to the garrison tomorrow. I have something I wish to give to you. I will expect you after the noonday gun. Until tomorrow, young Piau.”

The following day at noontime, the soldiers guarding the gate at the fort were amused at the sight of two young Acadian boys requesting to see Lieutenant-Governor Caulfield. They were even more amazed that one of them spoke perfect English. Just as promised, the lieutenant-governor appeared at the gate with a book in hand.

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