Canadian History

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Conquered (1760-1800)

From: The History of Montréal

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This chapter explores the aftermath of the Conquest of 1760, and the experiences of various groups in Montreal. For the people of French origin living in Canada, the Conquest of 1760 had major … 9 $0.90 Add
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

From: Bottoms Up

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Chapter 4 explores early attempts to regulate and control alcohol production and consumption in Newfoundland. 14 $1.40 Add
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Defences, Defenders, and the Coming of War, August 1914

From: Canada's Bastions of Empire

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Canadian preperations for war, defense of the two fortresses in Halifax and Victoria involved joint army and navy plans 31 $3.10 Add
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Down the Toilet

From: Vancouver Vice

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In this chapter, Chapman focuses on two vice cops who were surveilling the English Bay Bathhouse in attempt to crack down on cruising in the West End. 14 $1.40 Add
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Down to Business in the “New” Canada

From: Merchant Princes

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1867-1906. Examines how the family adapted to the new canada after confederation. The ropemaking business, the final days of wood, wind and sail, their shipping agency busines, looks at the union … 36 $3.60 Add
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End of an Era

From: Fastest in the World

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1918-1948. The quest for a naval contract, the establishment of Bell-Baldwin Hydrodomes Ltd., other self-propelled hydrofoils are made. Thee legacy of the two men is briefly explored. 10 $1.00 Add
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Enemy Aliens

From: Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Japanese Canadian Internment in the Second World War

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This chapter describes the initial action taken by the Canadian Government against Japanese Canadians. It illustrates this with drawings, photographs, documents and firsthand accounts. ; 24 $2.40 Add
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England, Marriage, and Social Action

From: No Place For A Woman

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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
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Fedor/Fred Kostash(chuk) 1871 – 1938

From: Ghosts in a Photograph

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Chapter One focuses on Fedor/Fred Kostash(chuk), the author’s paternal grandfather or “Dido.” Topics discussed include Peter Svarich, “Uncle Peter”  and his memoirs, Ukrainian … 43 $4.30 Add
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Fifty Years in Indian Country

From: Canada Since 1960: A People's History

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This chapter will review Canadian Dimension’s coverage by decade in order to show the sweep of its coverage. This narrative also allows for showing the development of a distinctive … 22 $2.20 Add
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First Stirrings in Ottawa

From: Gay Marriage

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Examines the government’s appeal of the Ontario decision about redefining marriage, examines the supporters, opposers and arguments made. ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Former Enemies Forced to Live Together

From: A People's History of Quebec

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This chapter looks at the aftermath of the English conquest: French-English tensions in Quebec, policies and assimilation attempts, the Quebec Act, and various military and legal battles. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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From Peace Festival to Strawberry Fields

From: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and the Year Canada Was Cool

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This chapter discusses the Strawberry Fields music festival that was held in the summer of 1967 43 $4.30 Add
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Geraldine Manson, Snuneymuxw First Nation

“The nurse was trying to get me to sign a paper to put our baby, Derrick, up for adoption.”

From: How We Go Home

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Geraldine Manson, of Snuneymuxw First Nation, shares her story about being an Elder in Residence at the Nanaimo campus of Vancouver Island University. She was in a residential school as a child … 18 $1.80 Add
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Great Wars and National Nativity

From: Canada in the World

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Canada at the Fin de Siècle – Canadian Imperialism – The South African War – Imperialism and the Great War – Canada’s Great War – Vimyism 31 $3.10 Add