<p>In "Acadia or, A Month with the Blue Noses," Frederic S. Cozzens presents a sublime collection of travel sketches that paint the Canadian province of Nova Scotia with the fine brush of a convalescent in search of solace. The book exhibits a tapestry of scenic vistas and rich colonial past, seen not only in the rugged landscapes but also through the historical architecture that punctuates the province. The author's vivid prose, coupled with his...