North America local history
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Mexico CityWhile the history of Mexico dates back thousands of years, the story of Mexico City, the country's capital, only dates to pre-Columbian times, with the founding of Tenochtitlan by the Mexica people in 1325. Tenochtitlan quickly became the most powerful city-state in the region,...
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Kechika Chronicler: The Northern BC & Yukon Diaries of William Freer, 1942-1978In Kechika Chronicler, award-winning historian Jay Sherwood delves into the diaries of reclusive packer William Freer to uncover daily life in one of the most remote areas of BC. Willard Freer lived in remote areas of northern BC for most of his life. Born...
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Jovita Llevaba Pantalones: La Historia de Una Mexicana Que Luchó Por La Libertad (Jovita Wore Pants)The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights, told by her great-niece, award-winning author, Aida Salazar!Jovita soñaba con poder usar pantalones como sus hermanos Ramón y Luciano.Cuando su padre y sus...
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Following the Echoes: The Quest to Uncover a True Wartime Story of Love, Loss, and LegacyAfter the death of their British-born Grandma Gladys in 2021, siblings Claudia and Lance took a sudden interest in the Canadian fiancé Gladys lost during World War II, Wendell "Del" Pierce Drew, a member of the elite RAF Pathfinder Force with Bomber Command who...
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Dona Cleanwell Leaves Home \ Doña Cleanwell Se Va de Casa (Spanish Edition)Author: Ana CastilloPublisher: HarperCollins EspanolPublished: 11/14/2023Pages: 272Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9780063264014Language: Spanish
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Controlled Decay"Remarkable. . . . Gabriela Jauregui displays perfect pitch: Her lyrics are impressive in their scope, range, empathy--and especially their authentic passion."--Marjorie Perloff, author of 21st-Century Modernism Gabriela Jauregui was born in Mexico City. Her work has been published in Mexico, the United States,...
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Christianity in MexicoChristianity in Mexico follows Ariceli during the Fiesta of Saint Anthony. Join in as her village celebrates the festival of their patron saint, and she takes part in her first Holy Communion.Author: Frances Hawker, Noemi PazPublisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyPublished: 08/01/2009Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize:...
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Castles and Cottages: River Retreats of the Thousand IslandsGlorious summer and winter homes. Whether you are a lifelong Thousand Islands resident, a summers-only visitor or a lucky St. Lawrence River cruise ship passenger, you are bound to recognize many of the grand summer homes and modern American castles featured in this full...
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Canadian Baptist Fundamentalism, 1878-1978As the first single-volume work to present a national picture of Baptist engagement with the fundamentalist movement in Canada in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Canadian Baptist Fundamentalism fills an important gap in the historiography. It explores the contributions of well-known fundamentalists, such...
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Canada East Marco Polo Pocket GuideLet Marco Polo Canada East guide you around this beautiful region.Explore Eastern Canada with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited...
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Blue Camas! Blue Camas!Blue Camas! Blue Camas! tells the story of a flower that is native to the Northwest Coast of North America. For thousands of years, it has been considered a sacred and valuable plant by the Indigenous Peoples of this region, who harvested and traded...
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A Prairie Girl and a Gopher: Prairie Kids' AdventuresHow did Katelyn, a prairie girl, and Gus, a "gopher", become friends? Throughout the pages of this beautifully illustrated story, see a glimpse into the life of a Canadian prairie child. Learn about the Richardson Ground Squirrel. Search and find, on each delightful page,...
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Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out WestAuthor: Marty Ohlhaut, Grace LyPublisher: Sandra Jonas Publishing HousePublished: 08/15/2023Pages: 250Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69dISBN: 9781954861107
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The Mexicans: A Personal Portrait of a PeopleThe Mexicans is a multifaceted portrait of the complex, increasingly turbulent neighbor to our south. It is the story of a country in crisis -- poverty, class tensions, political corruption -- as told through stories of individuals. From August n, an honest cop, we...
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Fly Fishing Southern Baja: A Quick, Clear Understanding of How & Where to Fly Fish Baja's Famous and Remote SaltwatersThe Southern Baja peninsula is now a premier saltwater fly fishing destination. Here's the latest and best how to info from Baja On The Fly authority Gary Graham. Gary tells you what you need to know: what to pack, flies to use and how...
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Images at War: Mexico From Columbus to Blade Runner (1492-2019)"If colonial America was the melting pot of modernity, it was because it was also a fabulous laboratory of images. . . . Just as much as speech and writing, the image can be a vehicle for all sorts of power and resistance." So...
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Skating Wild on an Inland SeaLet's go! Experience the magic of skating on wild ice. Two children wake up to hear the lake singing, then the wind begins wailing ... or is it a wolf? They bundle up and venture out into the cold, carrying their skates. On the...
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Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to ReconciliationA heart-rending true story about racism and reconciliationDivided by a beautiful valley and 150 years of racism, the town of Rossburn and the Waywayseecappo Indian reserve have been neighbours nearly as long as Canada has been a country. Their story reflects much of what...
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Canada 2023-2024The World Today Series: Canada is an annually updated presentation of Canada. It provides the reader an in-depth look at the country's culture, geography, people, economy, politics and future. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this...
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Amanda in Alberta: The Writing on the Stone Volume 4"Be prepared to learn a lot about the culture while you follow Amanda on her adventure."--Laura Best, author of Bitter, Sweet "What a great way for a young person to learn about a culture and to be inspired to experience other countries themselves."--Irene Butler,...
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