Newfoundland

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Post-Prohibition
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Post-Prohibition

Loosening the Noose

From: Bottoms Up

Chapter 7 explores the relaxing of alcohol related legislation in Newfoundland and the evolution of drinking culture throughout the rest of the 20th century. 14 $1.40 Add
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Preface
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Preface

From: Bottoms Up

In the preface, the author discusses her reasons for writing the book and how studying the history of alcohol is an effective way to understand many facets of human societies. 3 $0.30 Add
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Prehistory

Prehistory

From: The Beothuk

This chapter investigates the prehistory of the Beothuk: When and how they first arrived in Newfoundland and the archaeological evidence discovered at numerous sites around the island. 4 $0.40 Add
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Prohibition
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Prohibition

Extreme Measures

From: Bottoms Up

Chapter 6 explores the period of prohibition in Newfoundland and Labrador that lasted from 1917-1924 including the factors that led to prohibition and it’s eventual elimination. 19 $1.90 Add
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Relations between Beothuk and Mi’kmaq, Labrador Montagnais (Innu) and Inuit

Relations between Beothuk and Mi’kmaq, Labrador Montagnais (Innu) and Inuit

From: The Beothuk

This chapter explorers the relationship between Beothuk communities and other indigenous groups, and how these relationships changed over time. 3 $0.30 Add
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Relations between Beothuk and Newcomers in the 1500s and 1600s

Relations between Beothuk and Newcomers in the 1500s and 1600s

From: The Beothuk

This chapter discusses initial contact between the Beothuk and European explorers in the 16th century and how this initial contact began to destabilize the Beothuk way of life 3 $0.30 Add
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Relations between the Beothuk and Mi’kmaq in the Early 1800’s

Relations between the Beothuk and Mi’kmaq in the Early 1800’s

From: The Beothuk

This chapter describes the evolving relationship between the Beothuk at Notre Dame bay and the Mi’kmaq community who lived there in the early 1800s 3 $0.30 Add
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Shanawdithit

Shanawdithit

From: The Beothuk

This chapter describes the life of the last known Beothuk individual, a woman named Shanawdithit. 6 $0.60 Add
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Taverns and Bars of St. John’s and Beyond
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Taverns and Bars of St. John’s and Beyond

From: Bottoms Up

Chapter 8 provides a list of drinking establishments in St. John’s with a brief history of each. 48 $4.80 Add
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Temperance
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Temperance

The Rise of Social Conscience

From: Bottoms Up

Chapter 5 explores the development of a backlash against alcohol culture in the form of the temperance movement. 14 $1.40 Add
The Beothuk

The Beothuk

A history of the Beothuk of Newfoundland. Exciting in its detail, this book gives us a rare picture of a lost people whose culture was destroyed after the arrival of white settlers. This title … 88 View
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The Breweries
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The Breweries

From: Bottoms Up

Chapter 9 provides a brief history of the various brewing companies that have operated in Newfoundland. 12 $1.20 Add
The Invisibles

The Invisibles

A History of the Royal Newfoundland Companies

During the tumultuous and often violent election riots of 1861, members of the Royal Newfoundland Companies opened fire on a crowd of rioters, killing three and wounding several others. In the … 256 View
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The Second World War and After, 1939–1948

The Second World War and After, 1939–1948

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Describes the impact of the second world war on the Canadian federation from 1939 to 1948. 17 $1.70 Add
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Trade
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Trade

From Fish to Wine

From: Bottoms Up

Chapter 2 explores the initial arrival and early history of intoxicating beverages in Newfoundland beginning with colonial trade in the 17th century. 25 $2.50 Add