The Irish in Cape Breton

A Classic Returns! The Irish in Cape Breton is a rare, rich and lively history of the Irish in Cape Breton Island, showing that the recipe for authentic Cape Breton is a complex and exciting mix.

A beloved historian who keeps history both accurate and alive, Tony MacKenzie opens the door wide with this wonderfully informed account, full of detail and pithy stories about the pioneer settlements, and the social patterns and lifestyles that developed.

And musician Paul M. MacDonald adds a new chapter about "Irish Music in Cape Breton" filled with insight and valuable revelations.