Who says no one cares about confederation history?

Yours for under $800K -- historical value optional

Toronto Star has a story today about how you can buy a handsome mid-19th century heritage property in Halifax for less than a modest condo in Toronto would cost you -- and the house has the added allure of being the home of  Nova Scotian lawyer, journalist, and statesman Jonathan McCully, a "Father of Confederation" who was a vigorous advocate for confederation in the successful campaign to have the province of Nova Scotia ratify union in 1867.

But then, there is the viewpoint of a former owner of the property, filmmaker Paul Donovan, who does not see the historical allure of McCully:
Donovan said he was not drawn to the house because of its connections to Confederation. In fact, he doesn�t like McCully or Confederation very much.
Nova Scotia�s entry into Canada brought an end to natural free trade and harmed its economy, Donovan said.
�I�ve always thought Confederation was a bad idea, though it�s a little late to undo it,� he said.
He referred to McCully as a �bad spirit� within the house.
Talk about holding a grudge!  Somehow I fear a copy of my 1867: How the Fathers Made a Deal, in which McCully and the Nova Scotia debates feature prominently, would not persuade him. The black legend of confederation is strong.

Photo Source:: Toronto Star

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