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100 Fascinating Londoners
These brief biographies reflect a century and a half of London's history and reflect key events and fascinating adventures drawn from the lives of people from all walks of life who made a lasting impression on their hometown.
$24.95, Paperback
Chinatown
Author Paul Yee tells the stories of eight Canadian Chinatown's -- Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax -- and explores the unique culture and heritage of each.
$34.95, Paperback
Fighting for Women's Rights
From her time growing up in India and the Royal Court of Siam, Anna developed an independent nature that she brought with her to North America. As a well-known author, Anna toured America landing in Halifax where she single-handedly created an art school for girls - later to become the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. This is her story.
$9.95, Paperback
Pirates and Privateers
Murder, mutiny, and mayhem were the order of the day in the seas off the East Coast during the golden age of sailing. Pillagers and opportunists plied the seas in search of riches in the holds of American ships. And they invariably found what they were looking for...$9.95, Paperback
Rebel Women of the East Coast
Some women achieve extraordinary things during their lifetime. The incredible women in these stories - who lived from 350 years ago to the late twentieth century - contributed their courage, their vision, and their strength to their families and their communities.$9.95, Paperback
The Fighting Fisherman
Yvon Durelle fought from the tiny Acadian hamlet of Baie Ste. Anne to within a heartbeat of being light-heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
$27.95, Paperback
The Age of Sail
In this beautifully illustrated volume, marine historian Stanley Spicer recaptures the age of sail and its many colourful characters.$24.95, Paperback
Alexander Graham Bell
In 1876, at only 29 years old, Alexander Graham Bell completed the invention that would turn him into a household name: the telephone. The amazing story of this invention, and Bell's lifelong quest for improving the way things work.$9.95, Paperback
Shipwrecks off the East Coast
The stories of nine ill-fated ships are told in this exciting collection of shipwreck tales, which feature hope and despair, triumph and catastrophe.
$9.95, Paperback
Halifax Street Names
Halifax Street Names includes contributions from writers with a lively interest in local history, giving derivations and brief histories of more than 180 streets in Bedford, Dartmouth, Halifax and Sackville.$24.95, Paperback
Christmas in Canada
Christmas is a time for celebrating with friends and family and for sharing stories, memories, and good cheer. This compilation brings to life holiday stories from across Canada. From the early days to the modern day, and from heartwarming inspirational tales to dangerous escapades, this is a collection to treasure for many years to come.
$29.95, Hardcover
Christmas in Atlantic Canada
Christmas is a time for celebrating with friends & family & for sharing stories, memories, & good cheer. This compilation brings to life the best holiday stories from across Atlantic Canada. From the early days to the modern day, & from heartwarming inspirational tales to dangerous escapades, this is a collection to treasure for many years to come.
$9.95, Paperback
Christmas in Quebec
Christmas is a time for celebrating with friends and family and for sharing stories, memories, and good cheer. This compilation brings to life holiday stories from across Quebec. From the early days to the modern day, and from heartwarming inspirational tales to dangerous escapades, this is a collection to treasure for many years to come.
$9.95, Paperback
Fastest in the World
$24.95, Paperback
Heritage Treasures
The Hamilton region's finest heritage homes come to life in glorious colour in the pages of this authoritative new book.$34.95, Paperback
Ontario House Styles
Ontario has a rich history of architectural styles, and is home to some of the most stunning heritage houses in North America. In this book, author Robert Mikel profiles in depth every important house style the province has seen over the past three centuries.$34.95, Paperback
Great Military Leaders
The history of Canada is filled with charismatic and talented military leaders. Each of the men featured in this collection was wildly successful in business and used his private wealth to provide Canada with a military unit at its times of greatest need. Today these respected units continue to serve Canada and Canadians.$9.95, Paperback
Strange Events and More
Myths and legends abound with tales of giants and their feats of exceptional strength, witches and their powers of good and evil, and the miraculous abilities of healers and medicine men. The past comes alive in this selection of stories about extraordinary Canadians who have lived unusual lives.$9.95, Paperback
All Call Iona Home, 1800 - 1950
Originally published in 1979, this fascinating genealogical study has been useful to many thousands of descendants who have traced their roots back to Cape Breton immigration in the early 19th century. It celebrates and honours Nova Scotia's rich Scottish and Gaelic roots.
$19.95, Paperback
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