North America local history
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North AmericaThis title introduces readers to the region of North America. Concise text, thought-provoking discussion questions, and compelling photos give the reader an insightful look into North America's rich and complex histories, natural environments, economies, governments, and peoples.Author: Martha LondonPublisher: Focus ReadersPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 48Binding Type:...
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Seven Campfires to the NahanniThe fame of the river Nahanni is today spread throughout the world and it draws many adventurous souls. The author first heard this name a long time ago, still in his birth country of Czech Republic. Yet, in variation to practically all the visitors...
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Victoria B.C. Travel Guide: Where to Go & What to DoVictoria, the capital of British Columbia is situated in the south of Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada. The beautiful "Garden City" is known for the impressive Butchart Gardens and its other parks. The city has the world's most northerly Mediterranean climate.Victoria,...
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Modest Hopes: Homes and Stories of Toronto's Workers from the 1820s to the 1920sCelebrating Toronto's built heritage of row houses, semis, and cottages and the people who lived in them.Despite their value as urban property, Toronto's workers' cottages are often characterized as being small, cramped, poorly built, and in need of modernization or even demolition. But for...
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The Little Cockroach: Children's Adventure Series (Book 1)'A hilarious children's book starring two unlikely yet lovable critters full of action and adventure.'The Little Cockroach is the first in a series of travel adventures that will teach children about other cultures and travel. The main character is a little cockroach called Pedro....
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Calgary Travel Guide: Where to Go & What to DoCalgary is beautifully situated in the Great Plains with the impressive Canadian Rockies looming in the distance. Calgary is the closest major city to Banff National Park and Lake Louise. It lies 185 miles south of Edmonton and 600 miles northeast of Vancouver.Calgary -...
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Matters of Justice: Pueblos, the Judiciary, and Agrarian Reform in Revolutionary MexicoAfter the fall of the Porfirio Díaz regime, pueblo representatives sent hundreds of petitions to Pres. Francisco I. Madero, demanding that the executive branch of government assume the judiciary's control over their unresolved lawsuits against landowners, local bosses, and other villages. The Madero administration...
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Canadian Politics, Seventh EditionFor this new edition, James Bickerton and Alain-G. Gagnon have organized the book into six parts. Part I covers the origins and foundations of Canada as a political entity while Part II focuses on Government, Parliament, and the Courts. Part III examines matters pertaining...
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After the Famine: The Irish Family Farm in Eastern Ontario, 1851-1881The Irish Famine saw hapless Irish citizens starve to death and die of disease, while the population of a neighbouring country, England, lived in relative bounty and apparent disinterest. After the Famine investigates the subsequent emigration of many surviving Irish to Eastern Ontario and...
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Alebrije Coloring Book: Unique Fantasy Animal Creature DesignsBring 30 fun and unique Alebrijes to life with color and imagination Coloring pages are inspired by Mexican folk art depictions of animal fantasy creatures. Great way for kids or adults to get creative and learn about Mexican culture and traditions. Features: 8.5 x...
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Who Goes Canoeing With Their Mother-in-Law?: The Misguided Tales of an Avid PaddlerSwirling rapids and daring rescues.Forgotten maps and stolen canoes.Bigfoot encounters and yes, even canoeing with his mother-in-law.Gather round the campfire and let your imagination be captivated by these canoeing stories. Laugh at the things that went wrong. Live the suspense of each tale. Learn...
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Bannock and Beans: A Cowboy's Account of the Bedaux ExpeditionIn 1934, in the middle of the Great Depression, millionaire Charles Bedaux spent $250,000 in an attempt to cross northern British Columbia in five motorized vehicles. The Bedaux Expedition ranks as one of the most audacious and unusual events in the province's history. Bannock...
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A Prairie BoyAuthor/ illustrator of the best-selling children's book trilogy 'The Moccasin Goalie', Bill Brownridge has a new picture book: 'A Prairie Boy'.With a story that opens your eyes, and artwork that opens the rest of your senses, Brownridge reveals a new world to kids with...
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Montcalm and Wolfe: Two Men Who Forever Changed the Course of Canadian HistoryThe national bestseller that tells the story of Wolfe and Montcalm and the Plains of AbrahamIn September 1759, a small band of British troops led by James Wolfe scaled the tall cliff overlooking a farmer's field owned by Abraham Martin and overpowered the French...
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Silver Veins, Dusty Lungs: Mining, Water, and Public Health in Zacatecas, 1835-19462021 Elinor Melville Prize for Latin American Environmental History Honorable Mention for the 2021 Best Book of Social Science from the LASA Mexico Section Awards In Mexico environmental struggles have been fought since the nineteenth century in such places as Zacatecas, where United States...
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Thinking Outside the Box: 35 Years in Kitimat and Terrace, Working for Alcan, Raising a Family, and Living the Good LifeSequel to Riding in Style; the First Twenty-Five Years. A memoir of a life "thinking outside the box." 230 pages. 42 photographs and drawings. Alan McGowan's stories of solving problems, inventions, daring feats of driving in the North. Sequel to Riding in Style; the...
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From Tundra to Tropics: Letters Home from a Canadian NurseWhen Lois James graduated as a nurse in 1961, she yearned to travel and experience the world. At a time when Canadian women were increasingly breaking free of social constraints, the author found work helping others in distant corners of the globe. Her experiences...
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Flat Out Delicious: Your Definitive Guide to Saskatchewan's Food ArtisansShortlisted for a 2021 Taste Canada Award and four 2021 Saskatchewan Book AwardsA robust and inspiring travel companion for both local and visiting food-lovers alike that reveals the stories, inspiration, and friendly faces of the people who craft great food in Saskatchewan.From the province's...
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Collision of Worlds: A Deep History of the Fall of Aztec Mexico and the Forging of New SpainMexico of five centuries ago was witness to one of the most momentous encounters between human societies, when a group of Spaniards led by Hernando Cortés joined forces with tens of thousands of Mesoamerican allies to topple the mighty Aztec Empire. It served as...
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Choice of Colours: The Pioneering African-American Quarterbacks Who Changed the Face of FootballUntil a mere generation ago, black football players were largely unproven as quarterbacks since they were excluded from a position that demanded strategic thinking instead of brute force. So, talented players headed north, rising to stardom in Canada. John Danakas profiles the pioneering athletes...
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