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  • Halifax at War

    Halifax at War

    A history of Halifax's extraordinary role in the Second World War.

    $24.95, Paperback
  • The Savage Years

    The Savage Years

    Published in 2000, this book offers a history of the reforms attempted by John Savage's Nova Scotia Liberal government in the mid-1990s, analyzing his successes and failures.

    $19.95, Paperback
  • Great Forests and Mighty Men

    Great Forests and Mighty Men

    A colourful and fascinating story of the men who worked in eastern Canada's early forest industry with many colour and black and white illustrations and photographs from leading historic sites in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes, this book is a very human history of almost legendary figures.
    $24.95, Paperback
  • Samuel Cunard

    Samuel Cunard

    A fascinating and readable account of the brilliance and determination of one man who played an innovative role in world transportation history.
    $24.95, Paperback
  • Wildflowers of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island

    Wildflowers of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island

    For anyone who has ever driven a Maritime highway and marveled at the cover of wildflowers along an embankment, or happened on a meadow filled with flowers, this book will provide hours of happy discovery.
    $19.95, Paperback
  • The Haligonians

    The Haligonians

    Nothing illustrates the dynamic history of the towns that make up Halifax Regional Municipality better than the lives of the men and women who have called it home. The behind-the-scenes history of Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford comes to life in this collection of insightful stories.

    $14.95, Paperback
  • Captain Salvation

    Captain Salvation

    Captain Salvation is a little-known novel of Maritimers at sea, now brought back into print in this new addition to Formac's Fiction Treasures collection.
    $16.95, Paperback
  • Halifax Champion

    Halifax Champion

    A talented Canadian boxing champion from Halifax battles opponents in and out of the ring during a time of transformation in for his city and his community as the Black population emerges as a social and political force during the 1960s and 1970s.

    $19.95, Paperback
  • The Age of Sail

    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
  • Half-Hearted Enemies

    Half-Hearted Enemies

    Author John Boileau explores the involvement of Nova Scotia in the War of 1812 and the provinces' spoils, and casualties, of the war.

    $22.95, Paperback
  • Explosion in Halifax Harbour

    Explosion in Halifax Harbour

    This book offers a definitive account of the Halifax explosion and its aftermath, and the most extensive collection of images - many in colour - available in print.
    $24.95, Paperback
  • The Artists' Halifax

    The Artists' Halifax

    An authority in historical works of art, Mora Dianne O'Neill offers a collection of more than 100 fine works of art which show Halifax at many stages in its development.

    $24.95, Paperback
  • Halifax's Northwest Arm

    Halifax's Northwest Arm

    Authors Michele Raymond and Heather Watts revisit the history of the Northwest Arm from the Victorian era, exploring its industrial and recreational importance in this lavishly illustrated book.

    $29.95, Hardcover
  • Heritage Houses of Nova Scotia

    Heritage Houses of Nova Scotia

     Best published book of the year!

    This is the first full-colour book on Nova Scotia's heritage homes. It features beautiful buildings from across the province. Heritage Houses of Nova Scotia explores eastern Canada's rich cultural heritage.

    $35.00, Paperback
  • The Dreadful Truth: The Halifax Citadel

    The Dreadful Truth: The Halifax Citadel

    In her book, Vicki Grant reveals lots of surprising and funny facts about what life was like at the Halifax Citadel in the late 1800s. It's history with a twist.
    $8.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 8-13
  • The Maroons in Nova Scotia

    The Maroons in Nova Scotia

    This lively and well-documented account illuminates an important passage in African-Canadian history, combining historical records and modern research to present a portrait of the times, the people and the events that comprise the Maroons' saga in Nova Scotia.
    $22.95, Paperback
  • Halifax: The First 250 Years

    Halifax: The First 250 Years

    Three distinguished authors tell the story of Halifax, from its beginnings as a British settlement to counter the French establishment at Louisbourg, to its present-day status as one of Canada's most appealing cities.

    $39.95, Paperback
  • St. Paul's in the Grand Parade

    St. Paul's in the Grand Parade

    St. Paul's is Halifax's oldest building, its first place of worship, and remains central to the civic life of the city after more than 250 years on the Grand Parade.
    $9.95, Paperback
  • The First Nova Scotian

    The First Nova Scotian

    The First Nova Scotian tells the story of William Alexander and the Charlesfort settlement, offering intriguing speculations about the role Nova Scotia played in early-seventeenth century European affairs.

    $27.95, Paperback
  • Folksongs of the Maritimes

    Folksongs of the Maritimes

    Folksongs of the Maritimes reflects the region's rich musical traditions, including examples from Scottish, Irish, English, French, German and African-Canadian cultures.
    $24.95, Paperback
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