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The French Empire and the First Metis of the Old Northwest

From: Songs Upon the Rivers

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This chapter explores Metis history, looking at the history of various Metis communities across North America and the formation of Métis identity. It covers some early French colonial … ; ; 44 $4.40 Add
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The Wild West

From: Imagined Truths

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The author discusses his family history, American history, and myth-making. 10 $1.00 Add
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Accommodation in the Middle Ground

From the Pays d’en Haut to Illinois and Michigan Territory (1670-1818)

From: Songs Upon the Rivers

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This chapter continues to explore Métis history, looking at the stories of various families and individuals as well as migrations/communities in different parts of North America. ; ; 48 $4.80 Add
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Confederate Couriers

From: Montreal, City of Secrets

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This chapter further explores Confederate presence in Montreal, exploring key figures and activities as seen through the perspective/lens of Confederate courier Josephine Brown … ; 27 $2.70 Add
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Discovering America

From: The Einstein File

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This chapter offers some historical context, discusses some major events in the lives of Einstein and his family, Einstein’s political beliefs and criticisms in both the US and Europe, his … 49 $4.90 Add
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Enter The Cabots

SECTION ONE - From ships’ captains to captains of industry

From: A Distinct Alien Race

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This chapter tells the story of the renowned Cabot family of Massachusetts and their role in the textile industry in North America. 19 $1.90 Add
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Life in a Safe Harbour

PART ONE: THE ATTIC

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

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Chapter Three examines the experiences of newcomers to Canada West (formerly Upper Canada) in the mid-nineteenth century. Topics discussed include the formerly enslaved Tom Elice and his letters, … 17 $1.70 Add
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Our Creation Story and Fundamental Myths

From: Nta'tuhwaqanminen Our Story

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The Nuclear Family

From: Imagined Truths

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The author explores more of his family’s history, his early life, and his relationship with his grandparents. 28 $2.80 Add
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Above the Troubled Fray

PART ONE: THE ATTIC

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

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Chapter Four  focuses on  abolitionist activities and gatherings in the urban centres of Canada West. Topics discussed include abolitionist John Brown and Harriet Tubman, the … 18 $1.80 Add
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American Power Comes to Montreal

From: Montreal, City of Secrets

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This chapter explores the reasons for and impact of a host of important American politicians, radical abolitionists, bankers, newspaper editors, treasury agents, arms manufacturers, and Federal … ; 19 $1.90 Add
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Michigan Territory From the War of 1812 to Statehood in 1837

From: Songs Upon the Rivers

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This chapter focuses on the period following the end of the War of 1812, and the experiences of Canadien and Métis descendants as well as Indigenous communities in North America during this … ; ; 40 $4.00 Add
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Our Historical Presence in Gespe’gewa’gi

From: Nta'tuhwaqanminen Our Story

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Postwar Fallout

From: The Einstein File

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This chapter explores Einstein’s reaction to– as well as broader conversations during the period surrounding– the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima and developments in nuclear … 62 $6.20 Add
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Textiles in Brunswick – The First Half-Century

SECTION ONE - From ships’ captains to captains of industry

From: A Distinct Alien Race

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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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The Noble Warrior

From: Imagined Truths

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The author talks more about his family history and muses on the example of his "warrior father," exploring military history and nationalism. He recounts the process of his conscientious … 30 $3.00 Add