by Harold A Davis. 1974. 412p

The document outlines the significance of the Passamaquoddy region in North American history, beginning with early French settlements in 1604. It details the impact of European culture on Indigenous populations, particularly through trade and the introduction of new technologies, which led to dependency and conflict. Following the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, the area experienced an influx of settlers and traders, particularly from Massachusetts, who engaged in fishing and lumbering, shaping the region's development.