A Statement of the Escheat Question in the Island of Prince Edward

<p>A Statement of the 'Escheat Question' in the Island of Prince Edward delves into a significant and contentious issue of 19th-century colonial history. This book meticulously examines the 'escheat question' - a dispute over land ownership and reversion to the Crown - that fueled unrest and agitation on Prince Edward Island. It provides a detailed account of the underlying causes of the conflict and explores the various remedies proposed to resolve it. </p><p>Offering valuable insights into the socio-political dynamics of the period this work sheds light on the challenges faced by early settlers and the complexities of land distribution in a colonial context. It remains a crucial resource for understanding the historical roots of land tenure systems and the ongoing debates surrounding land rights.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>