Canadian History

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From China to Canada

From: Righting Canada’s Wrongs: The Chinese Head Tax

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This chapter looks at the factors that led to Chinese people immigrating to Canada in the 19th century and the state of the country upon their arrival. It illustrates this with drawings, … 12 $1.20 Add
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From Forestry to Film: The Changing Political Economy of British Columbia

From: British Columbia Politics and Government

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Historical review tracing the changing nature of the political economy. ; ; 18 $1.80 Add
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From Memramcook to Rideau Hall

From: The Golden Age of Liberalism

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Outlines Romeo LeBlanc’s selection to the position of Governor General, the mixed opinions of the media to the nomination, a background history of the Acadians and how this history relates … 20 $2.00 Add
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Gladys Radek, Terrace, Gitxsan / Wet’suwet’en First Nations

“When Tamara went missing, it took the breath out of me.”

From: How We Go Home

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Gladys Radek of Gitxsan/Wet’suwet’en First Nations shares about life journey with sexual abuse and violence around her during childhood, and how her experiences led to her involvement … 17 $1.70 Add
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Halifax Relief

From Citizen’s Committee to Government Commission (1917-1918)

From: Rebuilding Halifax

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Chapter 1 Discusses the immediate aftermath of the explosion of the Mont Blanc in Halifax harbour. The chapter describes how, within hours of the catastrophe, local government and business … 29 $2.90 Add
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I Was Young, Stupid, and Full of Energy!

From: Let's Move On

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Paul Okalik recounts his early life. 14 $1.40 Add
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Introduction

From: The Franz Boas Enigma

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On Franz Boas, his research, and pivotal role in the history of science and anthropology. His publications provide us two-fold insights: an understanding of the scientific stimuli the young Boas … 9 $0.90 Add
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Introduction

From: Jeannie's Demise

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Introduction

From: White Riot

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In this chapter, Tsang describes the 360 Riot Walk, and labels his book as a continuation of the project. Tsang introduces the contents of his book and the essays by contributing authors. 6 $0.60 Add
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The West in Canada

From: The Rise of the New West

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Examines the question of does the West need Canada? Outlines a change in the key driver of the canadian economy to the western provinces 7 $0.70 Add
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Introduction

From: Women and Work

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The author notes that the book is about how feminists have understood women’s work, then provides a short examination of feminist theories of labour: equality, critical equality, and social … 9 $0.90 Add
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Air Water, and Nova Scotia

From: Fastest in the World

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A brief overview of the evolution of high speed transportation throughout the 20th century and an introduction to Nova Scotia’s role in the development of two record breaking watercraft: … 1 $0.10 Add
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Introduction

From: Lawyers, Families, and Businesses

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Provides a brief history of a Bay Street law firm currently known as Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, focusing on the firm’s many changes throughout the years. 12 $1.20 Add
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Introduction: Nature under Glass?

From: Earthkeeping

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The Introduction reflects on nature from a child’s perspective and the lessons to be learned. 3 $0.30 Add
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Introduction: The Cradle

From: Cobalt

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The Introduction provides a brief history of Cobalt, Ontario and its legacy on the Canadian mining industry worldwide. 8 $0.80 Add