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Book Launch
May 20, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Wholesome Horror: Poor Houses in Nova Scotia is a book recently published by SSP Publications of Halifax. Written by sociologist and former single mom on social assistance, Brenda Thompson, A Wholesome Horror tells the history of the 32+ poor houses that existed in Nova Scotia. Some did not close until the 1970s. Come and get a copy of this fascinating book. Wine and nibbles will be served.
