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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
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
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
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
Horse-Drawn Carriages and Sleighs
This full-colour book focuses on the full range of vehicles North America's craft-men laboured over -- from the impressive opera bus to the more practical ox wagon.
$19.95, Paperback
London Street Names
London Street Names uncovers the stories behind over 100 streets in locations such as Byron, Lambeth, and Westminster township. This book contains contributions from more than 25 of the city's leading local historians.$24.95, Paperback
Niagara Flavours
This book showcases the cuisine of Niagara and southwestern Ontario. It includes more than 100 recipes and full-colour photographs. Wine expert Linda Bramble provides wine recommendations for dishes featured in the second edition.$24.95, Paperback
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, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-13
Oak Ridges Moraine Trails
This guidebook provides detailed maps, directions, descriptions & trip planning information for the 36 trails on the beautiful Oak Ridges Moraine.$19.95, Paperback
Hamilton Street Names
Love, murder, betrayal, political intrigue -- these are just a few of the themes readers will uncover when they dip into the stories in this engaging new book about Hamilton's past.$24.95, Paperback
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
Shipwreck Treasures
Illustrated in colour with artifacts, underwater photography and historical visuals, Shipwreck Treasures tracks four centuries of marine disasters on Canada's eastern seaboard.$24.95, Paperback
Discovering New Brunswick
Discovering New Brunswick is an engaging, full-colour excursion through New Brunswick's uniquely beautiful landscapes.$16.95, Paperback
Toronto Since 1918
In Toronto Since 1918, first released in 1985, author James Lemon explores seventy years of Toronto's development.$29.95, Paperback
Toronto to 1918
Toronto to 1918, first published in 1984, examines the lives of the people who built Toronto.$29.95, Paperback
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 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
Stratford
In this book you will discover the story of Stratford's origins and growth and see the city's past and present in more than 100 contemporary and archival photographs.$16.95, Paperback
William James' Toronto Views
William James' Toronto Views offers an intimate and unparalleled portrait of the burgeoning city as it grew into the twentieth century.$24.95, Paperback
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