North America local history
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Yukon Channel Charts: Sternwheeler-Style Strip Maps of the Historic Yukon RiverMaps of the Yukon River (Yukon Territory, Canada) drawn in historical style as used by pilots of the paddlewheelers on the famous "Trail of '98" gold rush to the Klondike. Short stories and 42 photos in this 68 page, spiral-bound book provide personal insights...
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Shattered CityThis book, the most comprehensive ever written on the Explosion, details the terrific devastation, the aftermath and the restoration. It encompasses dozens of previously unpublished stories, photographs, and documents, along with some thought-provoking coverage of the inquiry into the disaster. A best-selling book from...
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The Terrible, Horrible, Smelly PirateA fun, read-aloud pirate story that will be a favourite with educators. Set in the misty waters around Halifax Harbour, this fun read-aloud pirate story follows the adventures of a terrible, horrible, smelly pirate named Sydney and his friend Parrot Polly. After answering a...
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Newfoundland: An Island ApartAuthor: Dennis MintyPublisher: Breakwater BooksPublished: 04/01/2015Pages: 80Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.30h x 6.60w x 0.50dISBN: 9781550816006About the AuthorMinty, Dennis: - Born in Twillingate, on Newfoundland's northeast coast, Dennis Minty is a celebrated photographer, a wildlife biologist, the creator and first manager of Salmonier Nature...
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The Klondike Gold Rush Steamers: A History of Yukon River Steam NavigationThe great Klondike Gold Rush began in 1896 and within two years, thousands of prospectors, speculators and people from countless walks of life descended on the Klondike from far and wide, seeking their fortunes. Sternwheeled steamboats were essential modes of transportation for many of...
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The History of Fort St. JosephIn early 1812, as the British and the Americans were on the brink of war in North America, Fort St. Joseph was not thought to be of much importance to the British cause. It was disregarded as a useless, poorly located post. But when...
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A Thousand Shall FallOne of the finest war memoirs ever written. During World War II, Canada trained tens of thousands of airmen under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Those selected for Bomber Command operations went on to rain devastation upon the Third Reich in the great...
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Problems in Modern Latin American History: Sources and InterpretationsNow in its fifth edition, this leading reader has been updated with new readings and visual sources. This edition includes an added final chapter on current social movements to help students reflect on the ecological realities that inform their world. In addition, the "Legacies...
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Hell's Angels Biker Wars: The Rock Machine MassacresFor eight years, two outlaw biker clubs fought to control street-level drug sales in Quebec, Canada. The notorious Hell's Angels went up against local drug dealers, the mafia, and a rival biker club, the Rock Machine. Bombings and bullets was no stranger in the...
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Mexico CIty: An Opinionated Guide for the Curious TravelerThe updated, 2018 edition of Mexico City: An Opinionated Guide is now available Mexico City, as one of the largest metropoli on the planet, can overwhelm even the most adventurous visitor. Thankfully, Mexico City: An Opinionated Guide for the Curious Traveler lends a thorough,...
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Los Altos de Jalisco: Padrones Parroquiales del Siglo XVII Volumen 1Los Altos de Jalisco: Padrones parroquiales del siglo XVII Volumen 1 contiene padrones o censos de cuatro parroquias del antiguo obispado de Guadalajara que hoy se encuentran ubicadas en las regiones de los Altos de Jalisco y Sur de Zacatecas. Los padrones son de...
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Evergreen Tales: Children's Stories by New Writers from CanadaRead short stories of little children as they grow up to learn about life, friendship, kindness, and dedication. This collection presents the tales written by new writers from beautiful British Columbia, Canada. The stories were developed as part of an intercultural writing program by...
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In The Shadow of the Angel: Three Critical Decades in Mexico's History"In the Shadow of the Angel," which has been called Mexico's "Gone with the Wind," takes place during three transformational decades in Mexican history: 1900-1931, as mirrored by the life of an extraordinary Mexican woman, Antonieta Rivas Mercado. The daughter of the architect of...
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Yucatán's Magic-Mérida Side Trips: Treasures of MayabYucat n's Magic-M rida Side Trips: Treasures of Mayab (updated 2017), looks beyond the obvious popular tourist attractions, the luxury coastal resorts, and the modern conveniences of big cities, to discover the unique Yucat n.From the Puuc hills to the extensive coast of Yucat...
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Pandas on the EastsideWhen ten-year-old Journey Song hears that two pandas are being held in a warehouse in her neighborhood, she worries that they may be hungry, cold and lonely. Horrified to learn that the pandas, originally destined for a zoo in Washington, might be shipped back...
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Rails Across Ontario: Exploring Ontario's Railway HeritageExplore Ontario's rich railway heritage -- from stations and hotels to train rides, bridges, water towers, and roundhouses. Rails Across Ontario will take the reader back to a time when the railway ruled the economy and the landscape.Read about historic stations, railway museums, heritage...
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Biographie En Images: Voici Viola DesmondSee below for English description.Faites la rencontre de Viola Desmond, entrepreneure et véritable pionnière en matière d'égalité raciale au Canada.Par un jour pluvieux de novembre 1946, Viola, de passage à Glasgow en Nouvelle-Écosse, décide d'aller au cinéma. Elle s'installe dans la section officieusement réservée...
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Back from the Brink: Lessons from the Canadian Asset-Backed Commercial Paper CrisisAs global markets toppled during the 2008 financial crisis, the Canadian market for non-bank asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP) seemed on the verge of collapsing. Fueled by a top rating from DBRS, ABCP had found its way into the portfolios of some of Canada's most...
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Toronto, the Belfast of Canada: The Orange Order and the Shaping of Municipal CultureIn late nineteenth-century Toronto, municipal politics were so dominated by the Irish Protestants of the Orange Order that the city was known as the "Belfast of Canada." For almost a century, virtually every mayor of Toronto was an Orangeman and the anniversary of the...
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Travels & Adventures: N Canada and the Indian Territories Between the Years 1760 and 1776Author: Alexander HenryPublisher: Applewood BooksPublished: 12/23/2009Pages: 400Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.32lbsSize: 9.12h x 6.08w x 0.97dISBN: 9781429022446This title is not returnable
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