Canada's Rumrunners
 

Book Information

  • Series: Amazing Stories
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 15 December 2011
  • Copyright Year: 2011
  • ISBN: 9781551539478
  • Page Count: 128
  • Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"

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Canada’s Rumrunners

Incredible Adventures and Exploits During Canada's Illicit Liquor Trade

by Art Montague

It is safe to say that America would have been a much drier place during Prohibition if Canadians had not rushed to the aid of their neighbours. While the United States was in full Prohibition (1920-1933), Canadian entrepreneurs were hard at work across the country supplying liquor by the barrel-load.
"...despite flying bullets and cannon shots, Ben had his crew hastily tossing evidence over the side of the boat. Bullet-riddled, the Maritimas finally came to a stop, but even then, the crew continued to throw the beer overboard." This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: the history of crime or prohibition. It is safe to say that America would have been a much drier place during Prohibition if Canadians had not rushed to the aid of their neighbours. While the United States was in full Prohibition (1920-1933), Canadian entrepreneurs were hard at work across the country supplying liquor by the barrel-load.

About the Author

Ottawa-based ART MONTAGUE writes fiction as well as non-fiction, but his interests in history, biography, and crime remain constant. He is a member of Crime Writers of Canada and the Periodical Writers Association of Canada.

Subjects (BISAC)

BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Criminals & Outlaws, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, HISTORY / Canada / General

Subjects

Canadian Biography: True Crime, Canadian History, Canadian History: Nautical, Canadian History: True Crime

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