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  • The Golden Dog

    by William Kirby ...
    The novel is set against the backdrop of Quebec's history, particularly during the time of British rule and the struggle for control of Canada between the French and the British. The story follows the lives and adventures of various characters, including Angele, the "Golden Dog" of the title, who is a central figure in the narrative.Angele is a beautiful and charismatic woman who becomes embroiled ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • An Introduction to Entomology

    by William Kirby ...
    One principal cause of the little attention paid to Entomology in this country, has doubtless been the ridicule so often thrown upon the science. The botanist, sheltered now by the sanction of fashion, as formerly by the prescriptive union of his study with medicine, may dedicate his hours to mosses and lichens without reproach; but in the minds of most men, the learned as well as the vulgar, the ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Vienna

    A Novel

    by William S. Kirby ...
    It started as nothing more than a one-night stand . . .Justine is an A-list fashion model on a photo shoot in Europe. Adored by half the world, she can have whomever she wants, but she's never met anyone like the strange English girl whose bed she wakes up in one morning.Vienna is an autistic savant, adrift in a world of overwhelming patterns and connections only she can see. Socially awkward and ... Read more

    $9.89 CAD

  • An Introduction to Entomology

    by William Kirby, William Spence ...
    One principal cause of the little attention paid to Entomology in this country, has doubtless been the ridicule so often thrown upon the science. The botanist, sheltered now by the sanction of fashion, as formerly by the prescriptive union of his study with medicine, may dedicate his hours to mosses and lichens without reproach; but in the minds of most men, the learned as well as the vulgar, the ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Golden Dog

    Enriched edition. Love, Betrayal, and Intrigue in 18th Century Quebec

    by William Kirby, Blake Rees ...
    William Kirby's 'The Golden Dog' stands as a seminal work in the canon of 19th-century Canadian literature, renowned for its rich narrative style and vivid portrayals of early Canadian life. Set against the backdrop of Quebec's picturesque landscapes, Kirby intertwines historical fiction with elements of romance and adventure. The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the intricacies of ... Read more

    Was $2.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Empires of Ideas

    Creating the Modern University from Germany to America to China

    by William C. Kirby ...
    A Marginal Revolution Best Non-fiction Book “[A] fascinating book.” –Steven Mintz, Inside Higher Ed“Substantive on virtually every page, the author actually understands how universities work…An impressive performance.” —Tyler Cowen, *Marginal Revolution  *“With his extraordinary breadth of curiosity and equal ease in the histories and cultures of these countries, only Bill Kirby could have written ... Read more

    $27.49 CAD

  • The Golden Dog

    by William Kirby ...
    TO THE PUBLIC: In the year 1877 the first edition of “The Golden Dog” (Le Chien d'Or) was brought out in the United States, entirely without my knowledge or sanction. Owing to the inadequacy of the then existing copyright laws, I have been powerless to prevent its continued publication, which I understand to have been a successful and profitable undertaking for all concerned, except the author, ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • An Introduction to Entomology: Elements of the Natural History of the Insects (Complete)

    by William Kirby ...
    One principal cause of the little attention paid to Entomology in this country, has doubtless been the ridicule so often thrown upon the science. The botanist, sheltered now by the sanction of fashion, as formerly by the prescriptive union of his study with medicine, may dedicate his hours to mosses and lichens without reproach; but in the minds of most men, the learned as well as the vulgar, the ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The U.E.

    A Tale of Upper Canada

    by William Kirby ...
    Series series Heritage
    A long narrative written in rhyming couplets and presented in 12 cantos, The U.E. tells the story of Walwyn and his sons, Ethwald and Eric, who come to Upper Canada from Yorkshire in the late 1820s, and the United Empire Loyalist Ranger John and his sons, Herman, Hendrick, Simcoe, and Hugh. The poem reaches its climax during the rebellions of 1837-38 when Hugh returns from the United States as a ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Golden Dog

    by William Kirby ...
    In the year 1877 the first edition of The Golden Dog (Le Chien d'Or) was brought out in the United States, entirely without my knowledge or sanction. Owing to the inadequacy of the then existing copyright laws, I have been powerless to prevent its continued publication, which I understand to have been a successful and profitable undertaking for all concerned, except the author, the book having ... Read more

    $4.11 CAD

  • Boy Out in Africa and Lady Mandrax

    by David William Kirby ...
    An introduction to my work, Boy Out In Africa is the true story of a gay teenager growing up in a turbilant Cape Town during the 1970s. Bouncing from one shag to another he learns about love, life and death and, in the process, is sucked into the fight for political freedom for South Africa's black people.In South Africa's 1970's gay underground there was no racial segregation and people of all ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • An Introduction to Entomology, Volume IV

    Or, Elements of the Natural History of Insects

    by William Kirby, William Spence ...
    An Introduction to EntomologyOr, Elements of the Natural History of Insects, Fifth Edition, Volume 4 (of 4)This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and FootnotesCONTENTSXXXVII. Internal Anatomy and Physiology of Insects. SensationXXXVIII. Internal Anatomy and Physiology of Insects continued. RespirationXXXIX. Internal Anatomy and Physiology of Insects continued. ... Read more

    $5.48 CAD