Canadian History

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Temperance
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Temperance

The Rise of Social Conscience

From: Bottoms Up

Chapter 5 explores the development of a backlash against alcohol culture in the form of the temperance movement. 14 $1.40 Add
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Testing the Power System

Testing the Power System

From: Charging Ahead

This chapter explores Hydro-Quebec’s current experimental projects/evolutions in the way that they are producing energy, looking at their experiments with solar, geothermal, and hydrogen … ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Textiles Go South

Textiles Go South

SECTION FOUR- Tenacity and modernity

From: A Distinct Alien Race

This chapter explores the decline of the textile industry. By the mid-20th century the textile mills that attracted workers from Québec to the New England, and that once led the … 17 $1.70 Add
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Textiles in Brunswick – The First Half-Century

Textiles in Brunswick – The First Half-Century

SECTION ONE - From ships’ captains to captains of industry

From: A Distinct Alien Race

This chapter looks at cotton manufacturing in what is now the State of Maine. It touches on the stories of various influential businessmen, the history of the Cabot Manufacturing Company, and the … 15 $1.50 Add
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That Fine Summer and Final Reflections

That Fine Summer and Final Reflections

From: No Place For A Woman

The opening sections of the book provide a brief biography of Ella Manuel, describing her Newfoundland upbringing, travels, and relationships throughout her life. 4 $0.40 Add
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The 1968 Thinkers' Conference and the Birth of Canadian Multiculturalism
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The 1968 Thinkers’ Conference and the Birth of Canadian Multiculturalism

From: 1968 in Canada

From 13 to 15 December 1968, a meeting took place in Toronto that should be considered among the most important contributions to the birth of Canadian multiculturalism: the Thinkers’ … 29 $2.90 Add
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Chapter 10

Chapter 10

The Agonizing Steps to Freedom

From: Quebec in Question

A fascinating brief history of events in Quebec in 1970, including a full account of FLQ kidnappings, its manifesto, the reaction of federal and provincial authorities, and the imposition of the … 42 $4.20 Add
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The Arrival of Aaron Hart: A Dynasty Is Born

The Arrival of Aaron Hart: A Dynasty Is Born

From: The First Jews in North America

This chapter discusses Aaron Hart’s settlement in Trois-Rivières and some historical and economic context in North American during the 18th century. 22 $2.20 Add
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The Art of Negotiation

The Art of Negotiation

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part Four of this title, entitled "Turf Wars" discuss the challenges and conflicts faced by communities in the Northwest Territories during Stuart Hodgson’s career. … 9 $0.90 Add
The Attack on Nova Scotia's Schools
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The Attack on Nova Scotia’s Schools

The story behind 25 years of tumultuous change

Nova Scotia’s public schools and their students have faced dramatic conflict and drastic change over the past 25 years. While critics charge that schools are failing kids, teachers have … 180 View
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The Auto Revolution Begins:

The Auto Revolution Begins:

Invention and Industry

From: Car Nation

1900-1920. Looks at the beginning of the auto revolution, examines different makes and models, looks at the auto revolution’s impact on work, wages, and workers 17 $1.70 Add
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The Avenue Not Taken

The Avenue Not Taken

From: The Ward

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The Backlash Begins

The Backlash Begins

From: Equal as Citizens

1970s. October Crisis of 1970 challenges the social services being developed and an economic downturn occurs, leading to the rise of neo-conservativism, arguments against equalization 20 $2.00 Add
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The Battery of the North East

The Battery of the North East

From: Charging Ahead

This chapter is about Hydro-Quebec and energy-trading. ; 19 $1.90 Add
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The Beginning of the End
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The Beginning of the End

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

This chapter continues to explore the aftermath of Scoppa’s arrest and his contact with the authors. ; 19 $1.90 Add
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The Beginning of the End for New France — 1758

The Beginning of the End for New France — 1758

From: The Fall of New France

Looks at Louisbourg, Fort Carillon, Fort Frontenacm, The Fall of Fort Duquesne, Montcalm’s Dilemma to explain what lead to French defeat 12 $1.20 Add