Canadian History
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From  The Capitulation — 1760From: The Fall of New France |
Examines the bitter winter, winter warfare, the decision to attack Quebec, the Habitants, the second battle of the Plains of Abraham, Murray’s advance to Montreal, The fall of Ile-aux-Noix, … | Ronald J. Dale | 13 | 2004 | $1.30 Add |
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From  The FinancierFrom: Merchant Princes |
1897-1901. Examines some of John F Stair’s work as a financier with focus paid to manufacturing, industrial endeavors, and shipbuilding | James D. Frost | 26 | 2003 | $2.60 Add |
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From  NEW! The Fire This TimeFrom: Vancouver Vice |
This chapter focuses on the activities of "hustlers," the often-underage male sex workers in the West End. | Aaron Chapman | 14 | 2021 | $1.40 Add |
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From  The First World War and the Twenties, 1911–1929 |
Describes Ottawa’s efforts to supersede provincial powers especially concerning natural resources from 1911-1929. | Ed Whitcomb | 17 | 2017 | $1.70 Add |
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From  The Hidden Hand– John Wilkes Booth in Montreal |
In the fateful fall of 1864, a number of plots were afoot in Montreal. The city was bubbling with plots, counterplots, and conspiracies. This chapter explores these plots and John Wilkes … | Barry Sheehy; Cindy Wallace | 24 | 2017 | $2.40 Add |
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From  NEW! The Home StretchFrom: On Account of Darkness |
This chapter discusses racism and the annual Emancipation Day parades and activities in Chatham, focusing primarily on harness racing. | Ian Kennedy | 9 | 2022 | $0.90 Add |
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From  The New Bras d’OrFrom: Fastest in the World |
1966-1968. Outlines the challenges that were faced during the construction of the new Bras d’Or (Also known as FHE-400). | John Boileau | 12 | 2004 | $1.20 Add |
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From  The New Power BalanceFrom: Gay Marriage |
Examines the debates among MPs as to Same-sex marriage giving voice to those in favour and those opposed and how the scales were tipped in the favour of change | Louisa Blair; Sylvain Larocque | 15 | 2006 | $1.50 Add |
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From  NEW! The Political Response: the Minister’s Action Plan (2014-2015) |
- | Grant Frost | 15 | 2020 | $1.50 Add |
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From  The Smart Bill is ComingFrom: Charging Ahead |
This chapter highlights Hydro-Sherbrooke, a system separate from Hydro-Quebec, and explores the ways in which H-Q could learn from Hydro-Sherbrooke. It then looks to the future of H-Q and the … | Jean-Benoît Nadeau; Julie Barlow | 14 | 2019 | $1.40 Add |
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From  NEW! Thomas PetersA Passion for Justice |
This chapter begins the story of Thomas Peters, a black loyalist who, upon arriving in New Brunswick worked tirelessly to advocate for the rights of other black loyalists in the colony. | Stephen Davidson | 7 | 2020 | $0.70 Add |
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From  Timeline |
- | Pamela Hickman | 2 | 2014 | $0.20 Add |
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From  Unrecognized Champions and Media DarlingsFrom: Immodest and Sensational |
Examines the shift in media coverage of women’s sport in the 1960s and 70s. Outlines those who did not receive media attention and showcases a shift in reporting to one taking female … | M. Ann Hall | 12 | 2008 | $1.20 Add |
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From  Wake Up CallStuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic From: Umingmak |
Readings in Part Two of this title entitled "Reaching All Northerners" discusses Stuard Hodgson’s first months in the Northwest Territories. Topics discussed include his grand … | Jake Ootes | 6 | 2020 | $0.60 Add |
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From  Wartime Family Life for Italian CanadiansFrom: Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Italian Canadian Internment in the Second World War |
This chapter describes the wartime experiences of Italian Canadians who weren’t inturned and how their lives were made more difficult by widespread predjudice and mistrust. It illustrates … | Jean Smith Cavaluzzo; Pamela Hickman | 10 | 2012 | $1.00 Add |
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From  Women’s WorkFrom: At Home |
Chapter 7 features interviews with Susan Shantz, Mary Kavanagh, and Aganetha Dyck. This chapter focuses on artists who work is inspired by the home-based work of their female ancestors. | Lezli Rubin-Kunda | 15 | 2018 | $1.50 Add |
