One of a series of publications by the Nova Scotia Historical Society, the first of which was published in June 1878. This is number 9 (IX) in the series and collects the papers read before the society in the years 1893 to 1895.
The titles of these papers are:
- The Voyages and Discoveries of the Cabots (21 pages)
- A Chapter in the History of the Township of Onslow, N. S (33 pages)
- Richard John Uniacke (45 pages)
- Ships of War Lost on the Coast of Nova Scotia and Sable Island, during the Eighteenth Century (17 pages)
- Louisbourg: An Historical Sketch (59 pages+two maps)
In addition there are three "In Memoriam" dedications to members of the Society, lists of the current Officers and Members of the Society, and of papers previously published.
