Canadian History

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Beginnings in Butternut Ridge

From: Len & Cub

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This chapter sets the scene for Len & Cub’s story. ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Call Girls and Boys

From: Vancouver Vice

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This chapter explores the history of the sex trade in the West End,from the 1930s to 1975. 9 $0.90 Add
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Canada and Free Trade with the United States

From: Canadian Culture in a Globalized World

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Summarizes Canada’s trade history with the United States and explains how Canadian culture is impacted by America’s. Reviews Canada’s trade agreements with the United States … 22 $2.20 Add
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Canada to China: Migrations

From: Harry Livingstone's Forgotten Men

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The chapter examines different groups of men from Canada and China and why they chose to enlist in the war effort. (Chapter includes two maps and four photographs) 23 $2.30 Add
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Canadian Motordom in Depression and War

From: Car Nation

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1930-1945. Looks at the downturn for the auto industry during the Great Depression, the unionization of the industry, and the effect of WWII on the auto industry. Specifically uses the life of … 17 $1.70 Add
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Challenging a Hostile Community

1900-1939

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

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This chapter discusses the impact of legislated racism including the Head Tax on the Chinese Canadian community as well as the impact of events like the First World War and the Great Depression. … 16 $1.60 Add
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Three strong Canadian arms on board

From: Canadarm and Collaboration

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This chapter provides a biography of Marc Garneau, the first Canadian astronaut. Topics include what led him to become an astronaut and his experience in space. 19 $1.90 Add
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Election-Related Promises Made in the 2015 Campaign by the Liberal Party, the Winner in the Election

From: Anatomy of an Election

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A list of promises made during the Liberal parties 2015 campaign relating to how elections would be conducted in the future. 3 $0.30 Add
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The Scum of the Earth

From: The Invisibles

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In this chapter, Candow describes the lived experiences of enlisted men in the Royal Newfoundland Companies, including their pay, food, living conditions and social lives. 36 $3.60 Add
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Navies and the New Dominion

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

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This chapter examines the history of New Brunswick’s naval fleet after the establishment of the Dominion of Canada in 1867; topics include significant ships (ie. Charybdis), the importance … ; 17 $1.70 Add
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The Defeated Keep the Faith

From: Quebec in Question

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A brief survey of Quebec social, political and economic history from 1755 to the rebellion of 1837-38. 29 $2.90 Add
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Mining and the Industrial Boom

From: Mining Country

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This chapter discusses the peak of mining in Canada during the early 20th century. Topics discussed in this chapter include mining disasters that occurred during the early 20th century, the … ; 52 $5.20 Add
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The Angry Indian and a Culture of Blame

From: Legacy

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In this chapter, the author explores how trauma can lead to violence within communities and discusses ways in which indigenous philosophies can be applied to end lateral violence. 36 $3.60 Add
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The Crisis Manifest, December 1917 - November 1918

From: The Bitter Harvest of War

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In this chapter, Theobald explores the final year of the war from December 1917 to November 1918. The chapter follows the consequences of the conscription crisis, looks at how the loss and … 20 $2.00 Add
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Settling In

From: Captured Hearts

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Chapter Three focuses on how these women and their husbands settled back into civilian life in New Brunswick after the war. It focuses on the hardships, isolation, cultural and religious … 20 $2.00 Add
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Confederate Couriers

From: Montreal, City of Secrets

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This chapter further explores Confederate presence in Montreal, exploring key figures and activities as seen through the perspective/lens of Confederate courier Josephine Brown … ; 27 $2.70 Add