A descriptive tour of a maritime province that blends history, geography, and economic survey with lively regional sketches. The author traces settlement origins and outlines natural resources and industries, including fisheries, coal, agriculture, mining, and shipbuilding. Individual chapters profile major towns, rural valleys, coastal communities, and historic sites while noting local institutions, customs, and the role of technical education. Illustrations and an appendix accompany practical observations aimed at visitors and prospective settlers, offering both travel impressions and usable information about daily life and economic opportunity in the region.