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Black Loyalists in New Brunswick
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Black Loyalists in New Brunswick

The lives of eight African Americans in colonial New Brunswick 1783-1834

Among the Loyalists who were transported to the shores of New Brunswick by the British after their defeat by revolutionary Americans were several hundred African Americans. Like their … 146 View
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Black Power

Black Power

From: Burnley “Rocky” Jones (Autobiography)

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Burnley “Rocky” Jones (Autobiography)

Burnley “Rocky” Jones (Autobiography)

Revolutionary

Born and raised in Truro, Nova Scotia, Burnley “Rocky” Jones is one of Canada’s most important figures of social justice. Often referred to as Canada’s Stokely Carmichael, Jones was tirelessly … ; 280 View
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Casting a Wide Net

Casting a Wide Net

From: A Communist for the RCMP

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Churchill on the Brink of D-Day

Churchill on the Brink of D-Day

From: The Third Man

In this chapter, Thompson traces the diplomatic tension between Canada and Britain in the winter of 1943 and spring of 1944, as the Allies prepared for the Normandy invasion. 35 $3.50 Add
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Citizen Jones

Citizen Jones

From: Burnley “Rocky” Jones (Autobiography)

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Coda
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Coda

On the Land

From: Ghosts in a Photograph

The conclusion reflects on the author’s life since buying her parents farm, writing her books, connecting two both her identities as Ukrainian and as Canadian, settler colonialism, and … 17 $1.70 Add
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Cold War in Saskatchewan

Cold War in Saskatchewan

From: A Communist for the RCMP

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Coming Home

Coming Home

From: Burnley “Rocky” Jones (Autobiography)

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Communists versus Social Democrats

Communists versus Social Democrats

From: A Communist for the RCMP

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Community, Culture and Politics

Community, Culture and Politics

From: Burnley “Rocky” Jones (Autobiography)

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Conclusion
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Conclusion

An Advantage to the Community

From: Black Loyalists in New Brunswick

The conclusion summarizes the long lasting effect that the arrival of the Black Loyalists had on New Brunswick, an effect that continues to be felt today. 4 $0.40 Add
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Connecticut

Connecticut

The War Years

From: No Place For A Woman

The opening sections of the book provide a brief biography of Ella Manuel, describing her Newfoundland upbringing, travels, and relationships throughout her life. 3 $0.30 Add
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Edward Burr
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Edward Burr

Fiddler and Gravedigger

From: Black Loyalists in New Brunswick

This chapter tells the story of Edward Burr, a black loyalist who, against all odds became prosperous and successful. 16 $1.60 Add
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Ella on the Radio, and the Lomond Venture

Ella on the Radio, and the Lomond Venture

From: No Place For A Woman

The opening sections of the book provide a brief biography of Ella Manuel, describing her Newfoundland upbringing, travels, and relationships throughout her life. 4 $0.40 Add
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England, Marriage, and Social Action

England, Marriage, and Social Action

From: No Place For A Woman

The opening sections of the book provide a brief biography of Ella Manuel, describing her Newfoundland upbringing, travels, and relationships throughout her life. 12 $1.20 Add