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“... the elementary relationship between land and people ...”: Geographical and Ethnological Paradigms / Early Geographical Studies, 1881-1883: Inuit Occupancy in the Arctic

“… the elementary relationship between land and people …”: Geographical and Ethnological Paradigms / Early Geographical Studies, 1881-1883: Inuit Occupancy in the Arctic

Chapters 1 and 2

From: The Franz Boas Enigma

Chapter 1 discusses Franz Boas’ life and research/various publications and their importance as well as explores his interests, academic directions, and influences. Chapter 2 explores … 20 $2.00 Add
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The Empire of Japan

The Empire of Japan

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter One The Empire of Japan/i> focuses on the rise of Japanese imperialism and colonialism in Korea. As an emerging industrial power, Japan required access to vital raw materials necessary … 23 $2.30 Add
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The Evanescence of a Great Family and a Founding Community: Sephardim vs. Ashkenazim

The Evanescence of a Great Family and a Founding Community: Sephardim vs. Ashkenazim

From: The First Jews in North America

This chapter tells the story of Benjamin Hart, looking at the Hart family’s experiences during the 19th century. 31 $3.10 Add
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The Example of the Nordic Countries

The Example of the Nordic Countries

From: Scandinavian Common Sense

Even between countries with comparable overall levels of wealth, and thus of human and material resources, international comparisons reveal great disparities between indicators of poverty and … ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
The First Jews in North America

The First Jews in North America

The Extraordinary Story of the Hart Family, 1760-1860

“Vaugeois’s fascinating account, amply illustrated by archival documents, is a valuable contribution to the history of Quebec, Canada and minority-majority relations.” The … ; 380 View
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The First Real Holy War

The First Real Holy War

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

In the conclusion, The First Real Holy War Gowans reflects on the long struggle for freedom and the future of colonized states across the world. 3 $0.30 Add
The Franz Boas Enigma

The Franz Boas Enigma

Inuit, Arctic, and Sciences

“… Franz Boas has remained an enigma, so misunderstood as a person and so often misrepresented as an anthropologist.” William S. Willis, Jr. How did Franz Boas become the … 188 View
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The French Empire and the First Metis of the Old Northwest

The French Empire and the First Metis of the Old Northwest

From: Songs Upon the Rivers

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 Fur Trade and the Metis of the New Northwest

The Fur Trade and the Metis of the New Northwest

From: Songs Upon the Rivers

This chapter examines the history of the British (and later Canadian) fur trade, taking the role of a latter-day witness to the arrival of French-speaking peoples in the Pacific Northwest. It … ; ; 28 $2.80 Add
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The Future is Here

The Future is Here

From: Charging Ahead

This chapter explores challenges faced by Hydro-Quebec and the future of their system and technologies. It explores the possibility of H-Q getting involved in new energy alternatives, in … ; 21 $2.10 Add
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The Hart Clan: Introductions

The Hart Clan: Introductions

From: The First Jews in North America

An introduction to the family at the heart of this book and their choice to settle and remain in Trois-Rivières. 28 $2.80 Add
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The Heart of an Empire

The Heart of an Empire

From: The History of Montréal

For close to a century, Montreal was the beating heart of a commercial and political empire that covered a large portion of North America. This chapter explores this aspect of Montreal’s … 10 $1.00 Add
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The Heart of Dark Imaginations

The Heart of Dark Imaginations

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

In Chapter 8, Philpot offers a post-colonial critique of how Africa has been portrayed in the Western imagination. Using Dorothy Hammond’s and Alta Jablow’s in-depth study “The … 9 $0.90 Add
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The Hidden Hand-- John Wilkes Booth in Montreal

The Hidden Hand– John Wilkes Booth in Montreal

From: Montreal, City of Secrets

In the fateful fall of 1864, a number of plots were afoot in Montreal. The city was bubbling with plots, counterplots, and conspiracies. This chapter explores these plots and John Wilkes … ; 24 $2.40 Add
The History of Montréal

The History of Montréal

The Story of a Great North American City

Montreal is one of those unique cities at the crossroads of history. Paul-André Linteau’s The History of Montréal provides essential background for both Montrealers and all those … 206 View
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The Importance of Being Canadian

The Importance of Being Canadian

Carol Off

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

In Chapter 10, Philpot examines Carol Off’s essay “The Lion, The Fox and the Eagle.” Off’s essay the is about author’s heroes, Roméo Dallaire (“the … 10 $1.00 Add