Download or read book Illustrated History of the Acadians of Prince Edward Island written by Georges Arsenault and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for the general reader, this book by Georges Arsenault provides an overview of the three hundred years of French and Acadian presence on Prince Edward Island. The author describes the first settlements established on the Island by France, the deportation of the Acadian inhabitants in 1758, and their resettlement on the Island. He also looks at the evolution of the economy, the role of the Catholic Church, French-language education, and the struggles to ensure a vibrant French culture in the Acadian communities throughout the Island.