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The Month of Traitors (November)

The Month of Traitors (November)

From: Sir John A. MacDonald & the Apocalyptic Year 1885

In this chapter, Dutil examines November 1885, a month in which the execution of Métis leader Louis Riel for treason ignited fierce conflict between English and French Canada.Prime Minister … 19 $1.90 Add
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The Newspaper Wars

The Newspaper Wars

From: Chrystia

In this chapter, Tsalikis traces the late-1990s Toronto newspaper war, when Conrad Black’s National Post challenged the Globe and Mail, and follows Chrystia Freeland’s two years as … 14 $1.40 Add
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The Next Thing to God

The Next Thing to God

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part Three of this title, entitled "Emperor of the North" discuss Hodgson’s growing power and influence in the communities of the Northwest Territories. Topics … 16 $1.60 Add
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The Night They Almost Blew Us All to Kingdom Come

The Night They Almost Blew Us All to Kingdom Come

From: To Wawa with Love

Talks about having to fill the fuel oil for the stove and a night where it exploded 4 $0.40 Add
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The Noble Warrior

The Noble Warrior

From: Imagined Truths

The author talks more about his family history and muses on the example of his "warrior father," exploring military history and nationalism. He recounts the process of his conscientious … 30 $3.00 Add
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The Nuclear Family

The Nuclear Family

From: Imagined Truths

The author explores more of his family’s history, his early life, and his relationship with his grandparents. 28 $2.80 Add
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The Pale Horse of Smallpox (August–October)

The Pale Horse of Smallpox (August–October)

From: Sir John A. MacDonald & the Apocalyptic Year 1885

In this chapter, Dutil traces the devastating 1885 smallpox epidemic in Montreal, revealing how the disease tore through francophone and anglophone communities and killed over 5,800 people across … 12 $1.20 Add
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The Power of Positive Politics

The Power of Positive Politics

From: Chrystia

In this chapter, Tsalikis discusses Chrystia Freeland’s role in the 2015 Canadian federal election. 8 $0.80 Add
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The Recruit

The Recruit

From: Walking Away from Hate

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The Sacred and the Profane: Early Life in Saint-Pierre-Jolys
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The Sacred and the Profane: Early Life in Saint-Pierre-Jolys

From: Bit Player on Big Stages

In this chapter, Roger Turene traces his family’s decades in Saint-Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba, from the 1940s through the 1970s. 11 $1.10 Add
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“The same old gang”
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“The same old gang”

From: The Coutts Diaries

In this chapter, Graham examines the cabinet selection process that followed Pierre Trudeau’s fourth term in the February 1980 federal election, capturing the fraught debate over Western … 8 $0.80 Add
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The Scene in London (November–December 1884)

The Scene in London (November–December 1884)

From: Sir John A. MacDonald & the Apocalyptic Year 1885

In this chapter, Dutil examines Prime Minister Macdonald’s London visit in late 1884, during which he received honours from Queen Victoria and engaged with the Imperial Federation League. 14 $1.40 Add
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The Sixties: Princeton

The Sixties: Princeton

From: Lloyd Axworthy

In this chapter, Axworthy discusses his experiences at Princeton, set against the civil rights movement, Vietnam protests, and the assassinations of President Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. 8 $0.80 Add
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The Strategic Negotiator

The Strategic Negotiator

From: Negotiating So Everyone Wins

Overview of Dingwall’s view on the aspects of negotiation and how it pertains to life. Also an outline of what you need to negotiate strategically. 25 $2.50 Add
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The Top of the World

The Top of the World

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part Two of this title entitled "Reaching All Northerners" discusses Stuard Hodgson’s first months in the Northwest Territories. Topics discussed include his grand … 18 $1.80 Add
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The True North Strong and Free

The True North Strong and Free

From: Imagined Truths

The author talks about emigrating to Canada. 35 $3.50 Add