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Chapter 1 : The Box
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Chapter 1 : The Box

Part One: An Art History Mystery

From: The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case

The author details the start of his research by finding a box with papers, notebooks, poems, and essay once belonging to one of the main subjects and artists of the book, William Firth MacGregor. 14 $1.40 Add
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Chapter 10: William Firth MacGregor and the End of the Inquiry
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Chapter 10: William Firth MacGregor and the End of the Inquiry

Part Three: High Theatre In the Lower Courts

From: The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case

In this chapter the inquiry concludes with the testimony of William MacGregor and his unintentional involvement in the fraudulent Group of Seven paintings being sold. 10 $1.00 Add
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Chapter 11: Where are the Fakes , Chapter Twelve: Caveat Emptor
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Chapter 11: Where are the Fakes , Chapter Twelve: Caveat Emptor

Part Four: A Curious Legacy

From: The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case

The author discusses his research on the whereabouts of the fake paintings as well as his research and conversations with key figures in the case who are still alive. 16 $1.60 Add
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Chapter 2

Chapter 2

New Brunswick at War, 1812-1814

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

This chapter explores New Brunswick’s role in the war of 1812, looking at the actions of privateers, flottilas, significant ships and figures, and the defense of the Bay of Fundy during the … ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Chapter 2: A National Mystery, 1962
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Chapter 2: A National Mystery, 1962

Part One: An Art History Mystery

From: The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case

In 1962 the Canadian art market is flooded with forgeries of Group of Seven paintings available at auction causing concern from police, art critics and the public. 14 $1.40 Add
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Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Navies and the New Dominion

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

This chapter examines the history of New Brunswick’s naval fleet after the establishment of the Dominion of Canada in 1867; topics include significant ships (ie. Charybdis), the importance … ; 17 $1.70 Add
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Chapter 3: The Search For Truth, 1962-63
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Chapter 3: The Search For Truth, 1962-63

Part One: An Art History Mystery

From: The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case

James Erskine begins to investigate and collect evidence into art forgeries being sold, discovering that art collectors were fraudulently selling an artists work as paintings from the Group of Seven. 14 $1.40 Add
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Chapter 4

Chapter 4

The Second World War

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

This chapter explores the important, if modest, role of New Brunswick’s navy during the Second World War, the largest naval war Canada has ever fought. ; 26 $2.60 Add
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Chapter 4: Portrait of a Scottish Artist, 1896-1979
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Chapter 4: Portrait of a Scottish Artist, 1896-1979

Part Two: MacGregor's Ghost

From: The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case

The details of William Firth MacGregor’s early life and career. 10 $1.00 Add
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Chapter 5

Chapter 5

“New Brunswick’s Navy” at War, 1939-1945

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

This chapter looks at the careers/impacts of significant ships bearing names associated with New Brunswick in the Royal Canadian Navy. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Chapter 5: The Shadow Artist
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Chapter 5: The Shadow Artist

Part Two: MacGregor's Ghost

From: The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case

This chapter discuses the decline of William Firth MacGregor’s career and his hiatus between 1950-1960 10 $1.00 Add
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Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Building the Modern Fleet, 1945-2003

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

This chapter explores the history of the New Brunswick navy after the second world war and the special role played by New Brunswick in building the modern Canadian navy. It touches on significant … ; 19 $1.90 Add
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Chapter 6: The Preliminary Inquiry Begins
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Chapter 6: The Preliminary Inquiry Begins

Part Three: High Theatre In the Lower Courts

From: The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case

This chapter covers the first day of the inquiry of Leslie W. Lewis and Neil Sharkey’s fraud. Included in this chapter is witness testimony and further evidence, Leslie W. Lewis and Neil … 18 $1.80 Add
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Chapter 7: The Cross-Examination of A Canadian Icon
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Chapter 7: The Cross-Examination of A Canadian Icon

Part Three: High Theatre In the Lower Courts

From: The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case

In this chapter the Group of Seven member, A.Y. Jackson, testifies during the trial. 8 $0.80 Add
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Chapter 8: The Chambers Collection
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Chapter 8: The Chambers Collection

Part Three: High Theatre In the Lower Courts

From: The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case

This chapter details the second day of the inquiry and the collection of Gordon Chambers, a key collection of evidence. 18 $1.80 Add
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Chapter 9: Authentic Opinions
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Chapter 9: Authentic Opinions

Part Three: High Theatre In the Lower Courts

From: The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case

This chapter discusses the third day of the trail as experts, Group of Seven members, and other witnesses called to testify. 12 $1.20 Add