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The unwritten literature; stories, proverbs, riddles, songs, ghosts and folk magic of the Nova Scotian /Maritime /Mi'kmaq cultures....
This page was last updated on October 4th, 2008
Folklore (from Society and Culture)
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American Privateers of War of 1812American Privateers of War of 1812
A brief account of Royal Navy prisoners on Deadman's and Melville Islands, American privateers, prisoners of the War of 1812, runaway slaves, Irish refugees, and French and Spanish prisoners of the Napoleonic Wars.
Mysteries of Canada - Nova ScotiaMysteries of Canada - Nova Scotia
Brief stories on mysterious happenings in the province, including the Mary Celeste, treasure on Oak Island, and the treasure of Black Hole Harbour.
The Great Amherst MysteryThe Great Amherst Mystery
The account of Olive Cox Teed, her haunting by ghosts and poltergeist phenomena, and eventual conviction for arson.
Nova Scotia MysteriesNova Scotia Mysteries
Unusual Nova Scotian areas to consider, including psychics, lay lines, Mi'kmaqs and Egyptians.
Mary Celeste MysteryMary Celeste Mystery
A brief description of the mysterious events surrounding the sailing ship, Mary Celeste, originally launched in Nova Scotia in 1860 as Amazon. Gives links to related sites for further investigation.

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