Canadian History

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Nancy Mosley
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Nancy Mosley

A Black Loyalist on Trial

From: Black Loyalists in New Brunswick

This chapter explores the case of Nancy Mosley, the defendant in New Brunswick’s first murder trial. 17 $1.70 Add
National Dreams

National Dreams

Myth, Mystery, and Canadian History

As Canadians, we remember the stories told to us in high-school history class as condensed images of the past—the glorious Mountie, the fearsome Native, the Last Spike. National … 217 View
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National Policy Tory

National Policy Tory

From: Merchant Princes

1848-1887 . Examines the life of John Fitzwilliam Stairs and his entry into politics as a Tory and how he was involved in the creation of national policy. Looks at sugar refining and steel making … 34 $3.40 Add
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Natural Resources and Canadian Capitalism

Natural Resources and Canadian Capitalism

The View From Canadian Dimension Magazine

From: Canada Since 1960: A People's History

Debates about natural resources that have been covered by Canadian Dimensions over the years and the relation to capitalism 20 $2.00 Add
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Nature at Home

Nature at Home

A Social Ecology of Postwar Landscape Design

From: The Culture of Nature

The author explores post-second world war landscape design, including the explosion of suburbs and the gendered nature of the urban environment. The chapter includes 13 photos and images. 32 $3.20 Add
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Nature Education and Promotion

Nature Education and Promotion

From: The Culture of Nature

The chapter examines the growing desire to educate the public, in particular school-aged children, about the preservation and conservation of nature and the environment. The chapter includes 15 … 40 $4.00 Add
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Navigating the New Canada

Navigating the New Canada

From: Canada’s State Police

In this chapter, Marquis examines how RCMP surveillance sparked debates over government interference with political activity. He highlights how reforms improved overall transparency but the force … 43 $4.30 Add
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Necessity
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Necessity

Benevolent Booze

From: Bottoms Up

Chapter 1 explores the history of alcohol in maritime societies and how it played an variety of essential roles, as a medicine, a ration for sailors, a social lubricant, and a trading commodity … 15 $1.50 Add
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Neoliberalism and Decentralized Activism

Neoliberalism and Decentralized Activism

From: Take Back the Fight

The second chapter, Neoliberalism and Decentralized Activism, provides background on neoliberal economic policy and considers the role of it in the destruction of social movements via the ways it … 20 $2.00 Add
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Never a Day Alike to the Other
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Never a Day Alike to the Other

From: Woman, Watching

Chapter Eighteen wraps up the story of Louise’s life by reflecting on her accomplishments. The chapter includes the author’s last encounter with Louise, reflections on her legacy, and … 28 $2.80 Add
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New Beginnings

New Beginnings

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

Looks at division amoung the CCF as to Canada’s partitipation in WWII, looks at different leadership of the CCF and goes through the reforming for the party as the NDP 33 $3.30 Add
New Brunswick and the Navy

New Brunswick and the Navy

From the seafaring battles between the British and the French of the 1640s to the privateers of the War of 1812, from the merchant ships of the Second World War to the construction of the … 156 View
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New Context, New Arrivals, 1945–1960
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New Context, New Arrivals, 1945–1960

From: History of the Jews in Quebec

This chapter examines the postwar period, which marked a critical break with the past and the unfolding of a new world for Montreal Jewry. It looks at linguistic and cultural movements within the … 57 $5.70 Add
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New Era for the Laboratory

New Era for the Laboratory

From: Montreal and the Bomb

This chapter outlines the evolution of the project, touching on The MAUD Committee, Lew Kowarski’s work on the project, The ZEEP design, chemicals experimentation, the De Gaulle meeting, … 41 $4.10 Add
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New Era, Old Reality: The BC Legislature and Accountable Government

New Era, Old Reality: The BC Legislature and Accountable Government

From: British Columbia Politics and Government

Review of representative and responsible government in BC and assessments of parliamentary reforms. 13 $1.30 Add
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New France: A Frustrated Fiefdom, 1627-1763

New France: A Frustrated Fiefdom, 1627-1763

From: Colonialism and Capitalism: Canada’s Origins 1500-1890

This chapter reviews the establishment of a colony in Quebec and its governance under the Company of New France and the effects of war. It highlights experiences of such populations as women, … 15 $1.50 Add