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Thomas Hide

The Quest for Land

From: Black Loyalists in New Brunswick

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This chapter continues the story of Thomas Hide after his arrival in New Brunswick and follows his efforts to find a job and buy land for himself. 6 $0.60 Add
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Threat and Response, 1858–1905

From: Canada's Bastions of Empire

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Mostly dealing with relations with America during this time it analyzes Canadian responses to threats during this period, including the Alaska boundary 50 $5.00 Add
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Towards Confederation, 1864–1867

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

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Discusses the dynamics in the relationships between the various colonies, the United Kingdom’s government and relations with the United States from 1864 which produced the specific … 11 $1.10 Add
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Trade

From Fish to Wine

From: Bottoms Up

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Chapter 2 explores the initial arrival and early history of intoxicating beverages in Newfoundland beginning with colonial trade in the 17th century. 25 $2.50 Add
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Traders and Adventurers, 1671–1821

From: North of Superior

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Looks at how the relationship between the Aboriginal Peoples and the fur trading Europeans Developed. Outlines that it went from one of European dependence on Aboriginal knowledge and skills to … ; 20 $2.00 Add
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Tradition and Change in Military Education

From: To Serve Canada

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How have other countries coped with the challenges that faced the Royal Military College of Canada? How have they accommodated the academic and military elements in their mandate, and how have … 12 $1.56 Add
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Two Marriages That Made a Law Firm, 1862–75

From: Lawyers, Families, and Businesses

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Focuses on Ellen Byrne Chadwick and Charlotte Louisa Beatty, two women who each married a founding partner of the firm, then known as Beatty & Chadwick, and who are both considered crcuial to … 34 $3.40 Add
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Uncle Tom and Eva

From: Uncle

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In this chapter, Thompson examines the illustrations that gave Uncle Tom’s Cabin much of its lasting appeal. 6 $0.60 Add
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Vice and the Tumbling Dice

From: Vancouver Vice

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In this chapter, the author details the history of the policing of vice in Vancouver, and the corruption that often accompanied these efforts. 7 $0.70 Add
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Warrior Nation

From: What We Talk About When We Talk About War

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The author explores the rise of militarist attitudes in Canada and Canadian involvement in various wars and military operations around the world in recent history. The author discusses epic … 80 $8.00 Add
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Wars and Rumours of Wars

How Wars Start

From: Disarming Conflict

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We Are a Union, What Do We Do Now? 1970-79

From: Leading Progess

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This chapter discusses who belonged to and led PIPSC in the 1970s, how collective bargaining took place, and what policy positions the Institute adopted. It also explores the collective … 33 $3.30 Add
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What We’re Up Against

The New Climate Denialism in Canada

From: A Good War

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In Chapter 2, Klein examines the present day political, economic, and cultural barriers we face in our efforts to begin to meaningfully fight climate change and climate emergences. The chapter … 32 $3.20 Add
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Whenever My Sore Heart Gets Hungry

The Quest for Land

From: Pay No Heed to the Rockets

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In this chapter, the author explores the evolution and current situation of the Palestinian poetry scene. He meets and talks to several poets living and working in Palestine. 49 $4.90 Add
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Where Are You Standing

The Embodied History of 360 Riot Walk

From: White Riot

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This chapter provides a complete breakdown of the inception and creative process behind the 360 Riot Walk. It includes how information was sourced, why each stop in the tour was chosen, the meal … 32 $3.20 Add