Glimpses of the past : History of the river St. John, A.D. 1604-1784

• Main Author: Raymond,W. O.
• Format: Book
• Language: unknown
• Published: St. John, N.B. 1905
• Subjects: New Brunswick;History;Saint John River Valley (Me. and N.B.); Maliseet
• Online Access: http://www.archive.org/download/glimpsesofpasth00raymuoft/glimpsesofpasth00raymuoft.pdf; http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cbu_khattar/id/1281

This book is a history of the St. John River Valley in New Brunswick. Chapters deal with topics such as the local Maliseet Indians, the French commanders in Acadia, King William's War, war with the Mohawk Indians in the 18th century, rival claims to the river, and the French positions along the St. John River. Other sections deal with hostility against the French, with soldiers from New England and Acadia fighting along the river. The history of the Maugerville settlement, and biographies of several founding fathers are also included. Some information on Presbytarianism in New Brunswick is also presented. There are a number of maps and illustrations in this book.