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Louisbourg

1972 20 min
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The Fortress of Louisbourg, a historic landmark on the Atlantic shore of Cape Breton Island, was originally built by King Louis XV to protect French possessions in the New World during the French colonial era. Its restoration is considered to be the biggest archaeological dig in North America. This film gives a detailed account of what was involved in the reconstruction and refurbishing.

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The Fortress of Louisbourg, a historic landmark on the Atlantic shore of Cape Breton Island, was originally built by King Louis XV to protect French possessions in the New World during the French colonial era. Its restoration is considered to be the biggest archaeological dig in North America. This film gives a detailed account of what was involved in the reconstruction and refurbishing.

  • director
    Albert Kish
  • producer
    Tom Daly
  • commentary
    Donald Winkler
  • camera
    Eugene Boyko
  • editing
    Albert Kish
    John Kramer
  • sound editing
    Bill Graziadei
  • re-recording
    Michel Descombes
  • music
    Alain Clavier

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