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On December 6, 1917, the French munitions ship Mont Blanc and the Norwegian war-relief vessel Imo collided in the harbour at Halifax, Nova Scotia. That acc...

In 1966, twelve-year-old Chanie Wenjack froze to death on the railway tracks after running away from residential school. An inquest was called for and four...

In August 1960 the publication of Quarto de Despejo (Child of the Dark) created a sensation in Brazil—and in the rest of the world—as it appeared in tr...

The best-selling Weird But True line is now exploring north of the U.S. border! Follow along to learn tons of fun facts about the outrageous oddities and k...

V. 3. Titans : How The New Canadian Establishment Seized Power. Peter C. Newman. Vol. 3 Of The Canadian Establishment. Vol. 1-2 First Published: Toronto : M...

Every Teacher, Every Student Of History, Every Citizen Should Read This Book. It Is Both A Refreshing Antidote To What Has Passed For History In Our Educati...

A must for every Canadian home, "A Day in the Life of Canada" is a pictorial celebration of life north of the 49th parallel. A scr...

On The Eve Of Canada's Sesquicentennial Celebrations Comes A Richly Rewarding New Book From Acclaimed Historian Charlotte Gray About What It Means To Be Can...

Stories of the evolution of Willowdale from its earliest acquisition of land to today’s urban environment. In 1855, Willowdale’s post office opened in...

Chantal Hébert’s first book is both a post-mortem of the Canadian federation that died on January 23, 2006, the night of the last federal election, as wel...

Now in paperback, updated with a new final chapter!Lavishly illustrated, beautifully designed, impeccably researched, and wonderfully written, Hockey: A Peo...

The media said the Canadian truckers were Russian agents, controlled by Vladimir Putin.Justin Trudeau called them extremists.And the government put the coun...

1. Fall From Grace -- 2. Just A Simple Civil Servant -- 3. Thank God That's Over! -- 4. The Generals: There's No Life Like It. -- 5. The Grunts -- 6. Going ...

Policing Black Bodies Is A Timely And Much-needed Exposure Of Historical And Contemporary Practices Of State-sanctioned Violence Against Black Lives In Cana...

Legends, questions and theories abound about Oak Island, Nova Scotia, and tales of buried treasure there. For more than two centuries, the island has been ...

pittsburgh's East Liberty Valley Originally Consisted Of Lush Hunting Grounds Used By Many Native American Groups. In The 1700's British General John Forbes...

Exploring Toronto's history through tantalizing true tales of romance, marriage, and lust. Toronto's past is filled with passion and heartache. The Toronto...

Diane Francis. Includes Index.Categories: History Americas CanadaGeneral

When Pres. John F. Kennedy established the Cape Cod National Seashore in 1961, it was acclaimed as the "finest victory ever recorded for the cause of conser...

Russell Means is the most controversial Indian leader of our time. Where White Men Fear to Tread is the well-detailed, first-hand story of his life so far, ...

The First Book In The Women's Suffrage And The Struggle For Democracy Series Provides A Nuanced View Of Women's Fight For The Vote At A Federal Level. Accla...

Frank Lawrence Owsley, Jr. A University Of Florida Book. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 231-245.Categories: HistoryUnited States

A wild ride through Canadian history, fully revised and updated! This new edition of Canadian History For Dummies takes readers on a thrilling ride thro...

beech Mountain Was Once A Rugged Wilderness Known Only To The Cherokee Indians. Eventually Hunters, Loggers, Moonshiners, And Settlers Made Their Marks Upon...

The emergence in the nineteenth century of a new political and territorial entity - Canada - is dramatically portrayed in this book. Through breathtaking ...

As Canadian As The Maple Leaf Is How One Observer Summed Up The United Church Of Canada After Its Founding In 1925. But Was This Canadian-made Church Flawed...

On September 4, 1755, The Pennsylvania Gazette Printed A Dispatch From The Maritime Province Of Nova Scotia: We Are Now Upon A Great And Noble Scheme Of Sen...

1. Introduction -- 2. Building Trust -- 3. Shredding The Evidence -- 4. The Getty Cuts -- 5. The Klein Cuts: Where Albertans Stand Now -- 6. The Leaky Repor...

Terry Fox Defined Perseverance And Hope For A Generation Of Canadians. Forty Years After Terry's Run Ended, Forever Terry Reflects What Terry's Legacy Means...

This Book Will Help Grade 7 Students Develop Their Literacy Skills In Reading, Writing, And Oral Communication. It Also Encourages Students To Become Histor...

Published in 1976, Between Friends/Entre Amis was Canada's gift to the United States on its bicentennial. McClelland & Stewart's press run was the mos...

On Sunday 9 April 1865, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee met in the parlor of Wilmer McLean’s brick home in Appomattox Court House, Virginia, to neg...

Since The Founding Of The First Hospital By The Augustine Nuns In 1637, Nurses Have Contributed Greatly To The Quality Of Life Of Canadians. From The Midwiv...

The Scots who populated the New World that became Canada brought vitality and a unique character to a vast land. Adventurous, hardworking and sometimes outr...

An Indigenous leader who has dedicated her life to Indigenous Rights, Jody Wilson-Raybould has represented both First Nations and the Crown at the highest l...

Explores The 1915 Murder Of Charles Bert Massey, A Member Of One Of Canada's Wealthiest Families And The Trial Of Carrie Davies, An Eighteen-year-old Pennil...

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The ancient Mayan civilization of southern Mexico and northern Central America has long been described as "mysterious," even though scholars have been stu...

When Harold Johnson Returns To His Childhood Home In A Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Community For His Brother Clifford's Funeral, The First Thing His Ey...

although Canada's Citizens Are Usually Thought Of As Law-abiding And Loyal To Authority, There Have Been Some Notable And Powerful Rebels.from Fiery Spiri...

In the second of a proposed three-volume study, John and Jean Comaroff continue their exploration of colonial evangelism and modernity in South Africa. Mo...

John De Visser & Judy Ross. Includes Bibliographical References: P. 160.Categories: Travel Canada ProvincesOntario

Terry Boyle unveils the eccentric and bizarre in these mini-histories of Ontario's towns and cities: the imposter who ran the Rockwood Asylum in Kingston; ...

How One Of Canada's Greatest Natural Disasters Has Been Remembered And Forgotten.Categories: History Americas CanadaGeneral

The ocean levels may not have risen an inch, but the CHANGE in the planet's social, economic, and political CLIMATE is flooding the earth with predictable c...

Canada And The Third World Provides A Long Overdue Introduction To Canada's Historical Relationship With The Third World.Categories: Politics & Social S...

Canadians have relatively few binding national myths, but one of the most pervasive and enduring is the conviction that the country is doomed. In 1965 Geor...

A Guide To Understanding The Indian Act And Its Impact On Generations Of Indigenous Peoples, As Well As An Examination Of How Indigenous Peoples Can Return ...