Canadian History

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The British Players and Their Stories

The British Players and Their Stories

From: Montreal, City of Secrets

This chapter explores various British figures involved in the story of the Confederacy in Montreal. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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"The Broom"
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"The Broom"

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

This chapter delves into Scoppa’s story and history in Italy and Montreal. His career in organized crime is explored. ; 15 $1.50 Add
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Hanlan's Point

Hanlan’s Point

From: Any Other Way

Ed Jackson recounds the evolution of Hanlan’s point on Toronto Island from queer gathering place to the city’s first oficially designated clothing optional beach. 1 $0.10 Add
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The Bug
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The Bug

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

This chapter discusses surveillance of Scoppa. ; 23 $2.30 Add
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The Bureaucrat’s Indian

The Bureaucrat’s Indian

From: The Imaginary Indian

For many decades, government Indian policy was premised on an image of the Indian as inferior. Officials repeatedly described Indians as children. Like children, Indians could not be given full … 48 $4.80 Add
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The Bureaucrat’s Indian

From: The Imaginary Indian, 1st Edition

For many decades, government Indian policy was premised on an image of the Indian as inferior. Officials repeatedly described Indians as children. Like children, Indians could not be given full … 48 $1.92 Add
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The Business of Politics

The Business of Politics

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

Reactions from outside the CCF circles to the Regina Manifesto and the written policy of the party. Looks at the lack of money and organization that the party faced but highlights reform measures … 33 $3.30 Add
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The Canada-Libya thaw
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The Canada-Libya thaw

From: Targeting Libya

In this chapter Canadian prime minister Paul Martin’s 2004 tent meeting with Qadhafi symbolized how Canadian diplomacy, corporate interests (especially SNC-Lavalin and oil firms), and … 6 $0.60 Add
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The Canadian Dimension

The Canadian Dimension

From: Canada Since 1960: A People's History

Outlines the history if Canadian Dimension from 1963-2013, articles it has published, perspectives it has presented, etc. Examines the success of the magazine despite all factors saying it should … 89 $8.90 Add
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End of an Era

End of an Era

From: Fastest in the World

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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The Canadian Knights
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The Canadian Knights

(1926-1927)

From: The Ku Klux Klan in Canada

This chapter briefly discusses several principal figures in the Canadian KKK in the mid 1920’s. This chapter also includes 17 black and white photographs. 22 $2.20 Add
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The Capitulation — 1760

The Capitulation — 1760

From: 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, … 13 $1.30 Add
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The Chrétien R egime, 1993–2003

The Chrétien R egime, 1993–2003

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Discusses developments in federal-provincial relations including Jean Chretien’s measures focusing on Quebec separatism, 1993 to 2003. 27 $2.70 Add
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The Clues Begin to Accumulate

The Clues Begin to Accumulate

From: Oak Island and Its Lost Treasure

1893-1903 the founding of the Oak Island Treasure Company and the exploration that they undertook on Oak Island, the drilling program of 1897 18 $1.80 Add
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The Codefather and His Kids

The Codefather and His Kids

From: Unicorn in the Woods

This chapter focuses on Gerry Pond, who after leaving Q1 Labs became the most important angel investor in Atlantic Canada. 9 $0.90 Add
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The Cold War to the Rebellious Sixties

The Cold War to the Rebellious Sixties

From: Canada’s State Police

In this chapter, Marquis examines the RCMP’s domestic intelligence gathering during the Cold War era. He explores how senior Mounties and federal politicians prioritized ideological … 32 $3.20 Add