An Seann Taigh

A History of the Old Glebe House at Pipers Cove

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by Rochelle MacQueen, M. G. Mader

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Book Cover: An Seann Taigh
Editions:Hardcover - Colour Hardcover
ISBN: 9780995921740
Size: 6.00 x 9.00 in
Paperback - Colour Paperback
ISBN: 9781778287800
Size: 6.00 x 9.00 in
Paperback - Black and White Paperback
ISBN: 9781778287817
Size: 6.00 x 9.00 in

Explore the nuanced history of the Old Glebe House at Pipers Cove and unravel the tale of the Grand Narrows community through the lens of a single dwelling. Authored by M. G. Mader (author of The End of an Era and The Local Electric Light Utility) and complemented by Rochelle MacQueen's captivating photography, this history succinctly captures the entire timeline of European settlement in this part of Cape Breton, tracing the area's origins from Scottish pioneers to the present.

Originally serving as the residence of a parish priest, the Old Glebe House stands as one of the oldest structures in the Grand Narrows district today. The narrative details its unique relocation to Pipers Cove by a team of horses and delves into the local cultural fabric, exploring tales of fairies, superstitions, and even an exorcism!

An Seann Taigh (a Scottish Gaelic phrase meaning 'the old house') is a journey of the mind that spans from the early 1800s to the present day, providing a clear and concise exploration of the story of the Grand Narrows area through the history of one house, while encapsulating the enduring spirit of a bygone era.

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Publisher: Downingfield Press
Imprint: Downingfield Press
Genres:
Non-Fiction

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About the Authors

Rochelle MacQueen

Rochelle MacQueen is a Canadian photographer. She uses photography as a creative outlet to appreciate beauty in all the little things. An old  decoration on a wall or aged wallpaper, peeling up to reveal the previous  layers underneath, can tell a story. Rochelle enjoys finding those details and  capturing them in a moment in time. She believes that pictures can help us keep precious memories in our hearts when our minds may forget the details. Decorations may be replaced, wallpaper may be removed or covered up, but photographs help us to remember the beauty of what once was long after it is gone.


M. G. Mader

M. G. Mader is a Canadian-Australian writer and town planner. He has authored three previous books. He has a strong interest in history, local governance, and politics. He works in local government within the Victorian planning system and is also managing director of Downingfield Press. He divides his time between writing, publishing, and town planning. He studied at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and Cape Breton University.