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Flags of Canada / by Harper, Stephen.;
"From the rich historical banners of New France and British North America to the captivating debates of 1964-1965 that birthed the Canadian maple leaf flag, Flags of Canada offers a visually stunning and joyously readable journey through our nation's flag history. The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Canada's twenty-second prime minister and an avid vexillologist, captures the colourful evolution of the nation's state symbols, showcasing the political, historical, and cultural significance behind British and French imperial emblems, and the flags we proudly fly today. Authoritative yet approachable, Flags of Canada uncovers the complex stories behind designs we tend to salute more than think about. Whether you're a flag enthusiast, history buff, or curious reader, this book is a must-have guide to the symbols that define our identity and represent both our history and our ambitions as a nation. Published in Association with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society for the sixtieth anniversary of the maple leaf flag. Amply illustrated by Greg Stoicoiu"--Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Canada / General; HISTORY / Social History; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General;
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The making of Canada : an epic history in twenty extraordinary lives. by Koabel, Greg.;
The Making of Canada is a bold reimagining of Canada's past, presenting the nation's evolution through the stories of twenty diverse and fascinating individuals who at critical moments in time shaped its identity. Moving beyond the familiar names of Champlain and Macdonald, historian Greg Koabel, creator of the popular Nations of Canada podcast, shines a spotlight on lesser-known figures such as William Weston, the risk-taking merchant who gambled on Atlantic exploration, and Shingwaukonse, the visionary Ojibwe chief who pioneered resource-sharing negotiations with Canada's government. From Indigenous leaders to Métis trailblazers and war heroes, Koabel interweaves personal lives with pivotal moments in Canada's journey, demonstrating how individuals struggles, regional challenges, and cross-cultural exchanges built the foundations of a modern nation. This insightful and delightfully readable book dismantles the linear narrative of Canada's history and reveals a more complex, diverse, and multi-faceted story, connecting Canada's past with its present in surprising and thought-provoking ways.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Canada / General; HISTORY / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-); HISTORY / Canada / Pre-Confederation (to 1867);
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The River Battles : Canada's Final Campaign in World War II Italy. by Zuehlke, Mark.;
Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Military / Canada; HISTORY / Military / General; HISTORY / Military / World War II;
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The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act. by Clement, Catherine.;
Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY; HISTORY / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-); HISTORY / Canada / Provincial, Territorial & Local / General;
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Canada's Main Street : The Epic Story of The Trans-Canada Highway. by Baird, Craig.;
Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Canada / General; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / Highway & Traffic; TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / History; TRANSPORTATION / General;
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Beneath dark waters : the legacy of the Empress of Ireland shipwreck. by Lazarus, Eve.;
"On May 28, 1914, the RMS Empress of Ireland began her 192nd trip across the Atlantic from Quebec City, Canada, en route to Liverpool, England, carrying 1,057 passengers and a crew of 420. In the early hours of May 29, fog descended on the St. Lawrence River, and the ocean liner was rammed by the Storstad, a Norwegian coal ship. In the fourteen minutes it took for the Empress of Ireland to sink, there was time to launch only four of the forty lifeboats, and rather than women and children first, it was everyone for themselves. Over a thousand people died that night, claiming the lives of more passengers than either the Titanic or the Lusitania, and the tragedy stands as the worst peacetime maritime disaster in Canadian history. Investigative journalist and author Eve Lazarus draws on a trove of historical documents, including small-town newspaper reports, the Wreck Commissioner's Inquiry, and first-hand accounts passed down through personal letters and family lore, to tell the story of the wreck and its aftermath through the eyes of the Canadian survivors. Through these records, as well as interviews with experts and descendants of the passengers, Lazarus recounts the story from both a Canadian and a Norwegian perspective and investigates why many of the stories regurgitated in newspapers and books for over a hundred years are wrong. The result is an absorbing and utterly stirring narrative that uncovers stories of heroism and sacrifice, human endurance, and modern-day shipwreck hunters. Beneath Dark Waters is an epic narrative that restores the Empress of Ireland--largely forgotten in the shadow of the Titanic disaster--as well as its survivors and victims to their rightful place in maritime history."--Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Canada / General; HISTORY / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-); HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy; HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century; TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / History;
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The astonishing general : the life and legacy of Sir Isaac Brock / by Turner, Wesley B.,1933-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The War of 1812 created heroes and heroines on both the Canadian and American sides, and Sir Isaac Brock was the best-known, although his military role lasted less than five months. Surprisingly, he was admired almost equally by both sides, and his succcess in winning the support of Tecumseh and his army for the British added to his reputation. This book tells of his life, career and legacy.LSC
Subjects: Brock, Isaac, Sir, 1769-1812.; Generals;
© c2011., Dundurn Press,
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The storekeeper / by McDowell, Pamela.;
An Early Canadians educational book which outlines a typical day in the life of a storekeeper in early Canada, taking a look at the tools they used and changes in their role over time.LSC
Subjects: General stores; Frontier and pioneer life;
© c2014., Weigl Educational Publishers,
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The weight of command : voices of Canada's Second World War generals and those who knew them / by Granatstein, J. L.,1939-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The weight of command is a collection of interviews which highlight the wartime experiences of Canadian generals from the Second World War.LSC
Subjects: Generals; Generals; Command of troops; World War, 1939-1945;
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The Drive Across Canada : The Remarkable Story of the Trans-Canada Highway. by Richardson, Mark.;
Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-); TRAVEL / Canada / General; TRAVEL / Food, Lodging & Transportation / Road Travel; TRAVEL / Maps & Road Atlases;
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