Journal de John Winslow à Grand-Pré (review)

A critical review of Serge Patrice Thibodeau's French translation of John Winslow's 1755 journal reveals key insights into the British perspective and methods used during the Acadian deportation from Grand Pré. The analysis highlights the journal as a testimonial document, offering a reportage-style account that emphasizes Winslow's effectiveness but also his frustration with superiors like Robert Monckton. Thibodeau's translation improves accessibility by structuring the text chronologically, including historical context in footnotes, and supplementing it with excerpts from other primary sources, such as Jeremiah Bancroft's diary. The review critiques the 2003 royal proclamation urging Acadians to 'turn the page' on their history, advocating instead for a direct engagement with the deportation's narratives. Thibodeau's work aims to challenge mythologized accounts and provide readers with raw historical material to interpret the past independently.

Kennedy, G. M. W. (2012). Journal de John Winslow à Grand-Pré (review). University of Toronto Quarterly, 81(3), 481–483. https://doi.org/10.1353/utq.2012.0031