Canada 92

Manitoba may seem like a quiet province, but its prairies teem with paranormal activity. A ghostly groundskeeper still does his rounds at the Delta Marsh Field Station; strange noises and apparition……続きを見る

Andy and Phyllis Chelsea met during their years spent at the St. Joseph’s Mission School in Williams Lake, BC. Like the thousands of others forced into the church-run residential school system, Andy……続きを見る

In "History of Halifax City," Thomas B. Akins presents an exhaustive chronicle that intricately weaves the political, social, and cultural tapestry of Nova Scotia's capital from its founding to the ……続きを見る

In "On Canada's Frontier," Julian Ralph masterfully captures the rugged beauty and untamed spirit of Canada's western landscapes during the late 19th century. This incisive travel narrative is chara……続きを見る

In "Life in the Backwoods," Susanna Moodie intricately depicts the trials and triumphs of pioneer life in 19th-century Canada. Through a series of vivid and engaging narratives, Moodie employs a des……続きを見る

In "Life in the Clearings versus the Bush," Susanna Moodie offers a poignant exploration of the contrasting experiences of settlers and Indigenous cultures in 19th-century Canada. Through her vivid ……続きを見る

In "The Backwoods of Canada," Catharine Parr Strickland Traill presents a vivid and richly detailed account of her experiences in the Canadian wilderness during the mid-19th century. Employing a lyr……続きを見る

A short history of the siege of Detroit by Pontiac, chief of the Ottawas, as he banded together diverse tribes to try to stave off the inevitable English onslaught.続きを見る

A mid nineteenth century sportsman's adventure into the wilds of Quebec and New Brunswick in search of Salmon and Trout. Wilderness sport at it's best! 続きを見る

A writer returns to Nova Scotia, and finding it almost unrecognizable, sets out to capture the essence of his ancestral province--a place as strange and wild as anywhere on the continent. John DeMon……続きを見る

How deep is the importance and influence of organized sports in Alberta? Discover key episodes and players in the history of Alberta's organized sports and read how sport shaped the lives of individ……続きを見る

Calgary is a typical boom-and-bust town that was first based on ranching and farming, then oil and gas, and now energy. And energy is what its citizens have, whether for skiing, work, or constructio……続きを見る

Powerless under the country's constitution, Canadian municipal governments often find themselves in conflict with their provincial masters. In 2002, the Province of Quebec forcibly merged all cities……続きを見る

Mike Filey’s column “The Way We Were” first appeared in the Toronto Sunday Sun not long after the first edition of the paper hit the newsstands on September 16, 1973. Now, almost four decades later,……続きを見る

More than a currency, the penny is ingrained in everyday language, living and learning. Slated to be be eliminated on February 4, 2013, out-of-sight should not mean out-of-mind.... It is laughable f……続きを見る

This is the story of a man and woman in love, with all the doubt, hesitation, delusion, jealousy, desire, passion, ecstasy and pain of people thus enthralled. The man, Robert, is every joy, every fe……続きを見る

The development of Truro's magnificent Victoria Park is a very compelling read. Full of romance, Olmsted references and vintage Notman photographs, Joe Ballard's study is an eye-opener. 続きを見る

In 1925, a gold rush exploded in this isolated area of northwestern Ontario. A surge of gold seekers hastened to get to Red Lake. With people flooding in, the provincial government decided to establ……続きを見る

In "Old Mackinaw; Or, The Fortress of the Lakes and its Surroundings," W. P. Strickland masterfully traverses the historical and geographical tapestry of Mackinaw, a pivotal establishment in the ear……続きを見る

According to its licence plates, tourist brochures, and commercials, Nova Scotia is Canada's Ocean Playground - an idyllic vacation spot brimming with traditional cultural experiences. Yet this pict……続きを見る

The largest estuary in the world, the Gulf of St Lawrence is defined broadly by an ecology that stretches from the upper reaches of the St Lawrence River to the Gulf Stream, and by a web of influenc……続きを見る

In "The Passing of New France: A Chronicle of Montcalm," William Wood delves into a pivotal epoch of North American history, chronicling the life and military endeavors of General Louis-Joseph de Mo……続きを見る

In "Toronto of Old," Henry Scadding offers a meticulously researched and richly detailed chronicle of the city's history from the early settlements to the mid-nineteenth century. Writing in an engag……続きを見る

In "Through the Mackenzie Basin," Charles Mair embarks on a formidable journey that intricately chronicles his experiences in the expansive Canadian North. This travel narrative, rich in vivid descr……続きを見る

In "Lost in the Backwoods: A Tale of the Canadian Forest," Catharine Parr Strickland Traill presents a vivid exploration of frontier life in 19th-century Canada, weaving a narrative that intertwines……続きを見る

In "Sir Humphrey Gilbert's Voyage to Newfoundland," Edward Hayes intricately chronicles the adventurous exploits of the Elizabethan navigator Sir Humphrey Gilbert as he undertakes one of the first E……続きを見る

This is the first comprehensive study of the life and work of Andrew Fernando Holmes, famous for his work on congenital heart disease. Physician, surgeon, natural historian, educator, Protestant eva……続きを見る

Canada’s Mechanized Infantry explores the largely ignored development of the infantry in the Canadian Army after the First World War. Although many modern studies of technology and war focus on tank……続きを見る

Revealing a little-known chapter in the history of Victoria, British Columbia, The Birdcages, the province’s first legislative buildings, were built 1859-1864, the formative, tumultuous time of the ……続きを見る

Joseph-Elzéar Bernier est un des plus illustres explorateurs et navigateurs du Canada. Né en 1852 à L’Islet-sur-Mer dans une famille de grands navigateurs, il deviendra lui-même capitaine à l’âge de……続きを見る