[Uniacke, Richard John] Cuthbertson, Brian.

Old attorney general – A biography of Richard John Uniacke 1753-1830.

Halifax, N.S., Nimbus, 1980. Octavo. VI, 150 pages. Original Hardcover with dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. Several markings in the text but otherwise in excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear.

Richard John Uniacke (November 22, 1753 – October 11, 1830) was an abolitionist, lawyer, politician, member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly and Attorney General of Nova Scotia. According to historian Brian Cutherburton, Uniacke was “the most influential Nova Scotian of his day…. His faith in Nova Scotia’s destiny as a partner in a great empire was only to be equalled by Joseph Howe.” He devoted 49 years to public service in Nova Scotia. He fought in the American Revolution and later sought to emancipate Catholics and Black Nova Scotians who were slaves in Nova Scotia. He is buried in the crypt of St. Paul’s Church. His substantial estate (c. 1813) is preserved as the Uniacke Estate Museum Park at Mount Uniacke. (Wikipedia)

• Keywords: Canada · Canadian History · Catalogue One – History of Law · History of Law · Nova Scotia
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0920852076
• Inventory Number: 110064AB

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