Strange Events and More
 

Book Information

  • Series: Amazing Stories
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 19 August 2004
  • Copyright Year: 2004
  • ISBN: 9781551537832
  • Page Count: 144
  • Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"

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Strange Events and More

Canadian Giants, Witches, Wizards and Other Tales

by Johanna Bertin

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.
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.

About the Author

Johanna Bertin has long been fascinated by Canadian History. She has written a number of books for Altitude Publishing: Strange Events: Incredible Canadian Monsters, Curses, Ghosts, and Other Tales; Strange Events and More: Canadian Giants, Witches, Wizards, and Other Tales; Sable Island: Tales of Tragedy and Survival from the Graveyard of the Atlantic and Holiday Misadventures. Johanna lives in Smithfield, NB.

Subjects (BISAC)

HISTORY / Canada / General

Subjects

Canadian History, Local Interest: Folklore, Supernatural & Ghosts

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