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The Wake

The Deadly Legacy of a Newfoundland Tsunami

par Linden MacIntrye ...

Lu par Linden MacIntyre ...

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10 heure 50 min

NATIONAL BESTSELLER“Fascinating, infuriating, eloquent and cautionary.” **—**PostmediaA Globe and Mail, CBC Books and Maclean’s Book of the YearIn the vein of Erik Larson’s Isaac’s Storm and Dead Wake comes an incredible true story of destruction and survival in Newfoundland by one of Canada’s best-known writersOn November 18, 1929, a tsunami struck Newfoundland’s Burin Peninsula. Giant waves up ... En savoir plus

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER“Fascinating, infuriating, eloquent and cautionary.” **—**PostmediaA Globe and Mail, CBC Books and Maclean’s Book of the YearIn the vein of Erik Larson’s Isaac’s Storm and Dead Wake comes an incredible true story of destruction and survival in Newfoundland by one of Canada’s best-known writersOn November 18, 1929, a tsunami struck Newfoundland’s Burin Peninsula. Giant waves up
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Beyond the Trees

A Journey Alone Across Canada's Arctic

par Adam Shoalts ...

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9 heure 59 min

A mesmerizing odyssey through an unforgiving landscape, and the rich history it reveals.What does it mean to explore and confront the unknown? Beyond the Trees recounts Adam Shoalts's epic, never-before-attempted solo crossing of Canada's mainland Arctic in a single season. It's also a multilayered story that weaves the narrative of Shoalts's journey into accounts of other adventurers, explorers, ... En savoir plus

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A mesmerizing odyssey through an unforgiving landscape, and the rich history it reveals.What does it mean to explore and confront the unknown? Beyond the Trees recounts Adam Shoalts's epic, never-before-attempted solo crossing of Canada's mainland Arctic in a single season. It's also a multilayered story that weaves the narrative of Shoalts's journey into accounts of other adventurers, explorers,
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Erebus

One Ship, Two Epic Voyages, and the Greatest Naval Mystery of All Time

par Michael Palin ...

Lu par Michael Palin ...

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11 heure 5 min

Intrepid voyager, writer and comedian Michael Palin follows the trail of two expeditions made by the Royal Navy's HMS Erebus to opposite ends of the globe, reliving the voyages and investigating the ship itself, lost on the final Franklin expedition and discovered with the help of Inuit knowledge in 2014.The story of a ship begins after the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo, when Great Britain had ... En savoir plus

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Intrepid voyager, writer and comedian Michael Palin follows the trail of two expeditions made by the Royal Navy's HMS Erebus to opposite ends of the globe, reliving the voyages and investigating the ship itself, lost on the final Franklin expedition and discovered with the help of Inuit knowledge in 2014.The story of a ship begins after the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo, when Great Britain had
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Ice Ghosts

The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition

par Paul Watson ...

Lu par Malcolm Hillgartner ...

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12 heure 22 min

The true story of the greatest mystery of Arctic exploration—and the rare mix of marine science and Inuit knowledge that led to the shipwreck's recent discovery.Ice Ghosts weaves together the epic story of the Franklin Expedition—whose two ships and crew of 129 were lost to the Arctic ice—with the modern tale of the scientists, divers, and local Inuit behind the incredible discovery of the ... En savoir plus

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The true story of the greatest mystery of Arctic exploration—and the rare mix of marine science and Inuit knowledge that led to the shipwreck's recent discovery.Ice Ghosts weaves together the epic story of the Franklin Expedition—whose two ships and crew of 129 were lost to the Arctic ice—with the modern tale of the scientists, divers, and local Inuit behind the incredible discovery of the
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Dominion

The Railway and the Rise of Canada

par Stephen Bown ...

Lu par Wayne Ward ...

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12 heure 4 min

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERNamed Best Book of the Year by the Globe and Mail, History Today and The Hill TimesA gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the engineering triumph that created a nation: the Canadian Pacific Railway**The sharp decline of the demand for fur in the late nineteenth century could have spelled economic disaster for the venerable Hudson’s Bay Company, but an idea ... En savoir plus

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLERNamed Best Book of the Year by the Globe and Mail, History Today and The Hill TimesA gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the engineering triumph that created a nation: the Canadian Pacific Railway**The sharp decline of the demand for fur in the late nineteenth century could have spelled economic disaster for the venerable Hudson’s Bay Company, but an idea
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Canada

A Very Short Introduction

par Donald Wright ...

Lu par Matthew Josdal ...

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4 heure 41 min

Canada is not one nation, but three: English Canada, Quebec, and First Nations. Yet as a country Canada is very successful, in part because it maintains national diversity through bilingualism, multiculturalism, and federalism. Alongside this contemporary openness Canada also has its own history to contend with; with a legacy of broken treaties and residential schools for its Indigenous peoples, ... En savoir plus

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Canada is not one nation, but three: English Canada, Quebec, and First Nations. Yet as a country Canada is very successful, in part because it maintains national diversity through bilingualism, multiculturalism, and federalism. Alongside this contemporary openness Canada also has its own history to contend with; with a legacy of broken treaties and residential schools for its Indigenous peoples,
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Reading the Bible on Turtle Island

An Invitation to North American Indigenous Interpretation

par H. Daniel Zacharias, T. Christopher Hoklotubbe ...

Lu par H. Daniel Zacharias, T. Christopher Hoklotubbe, Shari Russell ...

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9 heure 57 min

In Reading the Bible on Turtle Island, Indigenous scholars Chris Hoklotubbe and Danny Zacharias explore what it means to read the Bible from the lens of Indigenous peoples in North America. Exploring the intersection of Scripture, Cultural Traditions, Hearts and Minds, and Creation, they affirm Creator's presence with Indigenous people since the beginning. By recovering these rich histories, this ... En savoir plus

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In Reading the Bible on Turtle Island, Indigenous scholars Chris Hoklotubbe and Danny Zacharias explore what it means to read the Bible from the lens of Indigenous peoples in North America. Exploring the intersection of Scripture, Cultural Traditions, Hearts and Minds, and Creation, they affirm Creator's presence with Indigenous people since the beginning. By recovering these rich histories, this
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A Great and Noble Scheme

The Tragic Story of the Expulsion of the French Acadians from Their American Homeland

par John Mack Faragher ...

Lu par Paul Heitsch ...

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17 heure 52 min

In 1755, New England troops embarked on a "great and noble scheme" to expel 18,000 French-speaking Acadians ("the neutral French") from Nova Scotia, killing thousands, separating innumerable families, and driving many into forests where they waged a desperate guerrilla resistance. The right of neutrality—to live in peace from the imperial wars waged between France and England—had been one of the ... En savoir plus

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In 1755, New England troops embarked on a "great and noble scheme" to expel 18,000 French-speaking Acadians ("the neutral French") from Nova Scotia, killing thousands, separating innumerable families, and driving many into forests where they waged a desperate guerrilla resistance. The right of neutrality—to live in peace from the imperial wars waged between France and England—had been one of the
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After the Flames

A Burn Victim's Battle With Celebrity

par Jonathan R. Rose ...

Lu par Charles Constant ...

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8 heure 3 min

"A fast-paced, compelling narrative that goes far beyond the headlines." —KEVIN DONOVAN, author of The Billionaire MurdersFor Joey Philion, surviving the fire was only the beginning.On the morning of March 10th, 1988, in Orillia, Ontario, a house fire engulfed fourteen-year-old Joey Philion in flames. He suffered third degree burns on ninety-five percent of his body. Doctors didn't think he would ... En savoir plus

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"A fast-paced, compelling narrative that goes far beyond the headlines." —KEVIN DONOVAN, author of The Billionaire MurdersFor Joey Philion, surviving the fire was only the beginning.On the morning of March 10th, 1988, in Orillia, Ontario, a house fire engulfed fourteen-year-old Joey Philion in flames. He suffered third degree burns on ninety-five percent of his body. Doctors didn't think he would
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Légendes d'un peuple, tome VII

par Alexandre Belliard ...

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2 heure 28 min

Après avoir présenté des centaines de concerts et de conférences dans une dizaine de pays sur quatre continents, Alexandre Belliard nous offre le septième tome des Légendes d'un peuple. Cette incroyable mise en chansons et récits de l'histoire des francophones d'Amérique nous transporte encore plus loin dans le temps et l'espace. Cette fois, l'auteur raconte la traversée du jeune Domagaya à bord ... En savoir plus

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Après avoir présenté des centaines de concerts et de conférences dans une dizaine de pays sur quatre continents, Alexandre Belliard nous offre le septième tome des Légendes d'un peuple. Cette incroyable mise en chansons et récits de l'histoire des francophones d'Amérique nous transporte encore plus loin dans le temps et l'espace. Cette fois, l'auteur raconte la traversée du jeune Domagaya à bord
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Them Days 1.4

par N. Markham, Bill Shiwak, Michael Pasteen, Wallace McLean, John Montague, Flora Baikie, Jean Crane, Judson Blake Sr., Alice Parrault, Charlie Bird, Alexander Cribb, Frank D. Moores, David Dickinson, Lillian Broomfield, W. H. Elworthy, Torsten Andersen, Alice Andersen, John Edmunds, Percy Davis, George Rich, Bill Brown, Clifford Moores, George Poole Sr., Elizabeth Goudie, Joe Jacque ...

Lu par Aimee Chaulk, Jaimee Brown, Patty Way, Morgen Mills, Mina Campbell, Martha MacDonald, Steph White, Ida Suarak, Jill Larkham, George Way ...

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2 heure 23 min

This issue of Them Days Magazine includes the eulogy of John A. Broomfield; stories about trapping and fishing; as well as a few unique articles such as an old Alphabet Song and excerpts from a trapper's diary. This is the final issue from Them Days' first year of publication. ... En savoir plus

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This issue of Them Days Magazine includes the eulogy of John A. Broomfield; stories about trapping and fishing; as well as a few unique articles such as an old Alphabet Song and excerpts from a trapper's diary. This is the final issue from Them Days' first year of publication.
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Strangers in the House

A Prairie Story of Bigotry and Belonging

par Candace Savage ...

Lu par Cynthia Potvin ...

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7 heure 14 min

A renowned author investigates the dark and shocking history of her prairie house.When researching the first occupant of her Saskatoon home, Candace Savage discovers a family more fascinating and heartbreaking than she expectedNapoléon Sureau dit Blondin built the house in the 1920s, an era when French-speakers like him were deemed “undesirable” by the political and social elite, who sought to ... En savoir plus

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A renowned author investigates the dark and shocking history of her prairie house.When researching the first occupant of her Saskatoon home, Candace Savage discovers a family more fascinating and heartbreaking than she expectedNapoléon Sureau dit Blondin built the house in the 1920s, an era when French-speakers like him were deemed “undesirable” by the political and social elite, who sought to
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Lytton

Climate Change, Colonialism and Life Before the Fire

par Peter Edwards, Kevin Loring ...

Lu par Kevin Loring, Wayne Ward ...

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9 heure 55 min

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom bestselling true-crime author Peter Edwards and Governor General's Award-winning playwright Kevin Loring, two sons of Lytton, the BC town that burned to the ground in 2021, comes a meditation on hometown―when hometown is gone.**“It’s dire,” Greta Thunberg retweeted Mayor Jan Polderman. “The whole town is on fire. It took a whole 15 minutes from the first sign of smoke to, ... En savoir plus

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom bestselling true-crime author Peter Edwards and Governor General's Award-winning playwright Kevin Loring, two sons of Lytton, the BC town that burned to the ground in 2021, comes a meditation on hometown―when hometown is gone.**“It’s dire,” Greta Thunberg retweeted Mayor Jan Polderman. “The whole town is on fire. It took a whole 15 minutes from the first sign of smoke to,
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Brief History of Edmonton, A

par KJ Smith ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections Livre audio : 41 - A Brief History of - City Edition
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1 heures 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of EdmontonDiscover the fascinating history of Alberta’s capital city in A Brief History of Edmonton. From its origins as a fur trading post in the 18th century to its growth into a major Canadian city, this book offers a concise yet captivating overview of Edmonton’s development. Explore the key events, economic shifts, and cultural ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of EdmontonDiscover the fascinating history of Alberta’s capital city in A Brief History of Edmonton. From its origins as a fur trading post in the 18th century to its growth into a major Canadian city, this book offers a concise yet captivating overview of Edmonton’s development. Explore the key events, economic shifts, and cultural
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A Newfoundlander in Canada

Always Going Somewhere, Always Coming Home

par Alan Doyle ...

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6 heure 40 min

Following the fantastic success of his bestselling memoir, Where I Belong, Great Big Sea front man Alan Doyle returns with a hilarious, heartwarming account of leaving Newfoundland and discovering Canada for the first time.Armed with the same personable, candid style found in his first book, Alan Doyle turns his perspective outward from Petty Harbour toward mainland Canada, reflecting on what it ... En savoir plus

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Following the fantastic success of his bestselling memoir, Where I Belong, Great Big Sea front man Alan Doyle returns with a hilarious, heartwarming account of leaving Newfoundland and discovering Canada for the first time.Armed with the same personable, candid style found in his first book, Alan Doyle turns his perspective outward from Petty Harbour toward mainland Canada, reflecting on what it
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Breve historia de Canadá: Del comercio de pieles a la confederación moderna

par Hugo Soria ...

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2 heure 15 min

Comprende la apasionante historia de Norteamérica, desde las tensiones del comercio de pieles hasta la nación moderna. Este relato inmersivo desentraña las rivalidades coloniales, la expansión territorial y las luchas por la identidad que forjaron un inmenso país. Es el viaje narrativo ideal para mentes curiosas que buscan entender los pilares políticos y culturales de una sociedad compleja.Ya sea ... En savoir plus

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Comprende la apasionante historia de Norteamérica, desde las tensiones del comercio de pieles hasta la nación moderna. Este relato inmersivo desentraña las rivalidades coloniales, la expansión territorial y las luchas por la identidad que forjaron un inmenso país. Es el viaje narrativo ideal para mentes curiosas que buscan entender los pilares políticos y culturales de una sociedad compleja.Ya sea
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My Parents / This Does Not Belong to You

par Aleksandar Hemon ...

Lu par Jeremy Arthur ...

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8 heure 44 min

An intimate portrait of immigration, family, and the heartbreaking (and sometimes hilarious) things that happen along the way from the author Colum McCann calls "the greatest writer of our generation."In My Parents, Aleksandar Hemon tells the story of his parents' immigration from Bosnia to Canada--of the lives that were upended in the Siege of Sarajevo and the new lives his parents were forced to ... En savoir plus

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An intimate portrait of immigration, family, and the heartbreaking (and sometimes hilarious) things that happen along the way from the author Colum McCann calls "the greatest writer of our generation."In My Parents, Aleksandar Hemon tells the story of his parents' immigration from Bosnia to Canada--of the lives that were upended in the Siege of Sarajevo and the new lives his parents were forced to
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Bloody Verrières

The I. SS-Panzerkorps Defence of the Verrières-Bourguebus Ridges: Volume 2: The Defeat of Operation Spring and the Battles of Tilly-La-Campagne, 23 July – 5 August 1944

par Arthur W. Gullachsen ...

Lu par Bruce Mann ...

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12 heure 45 min

South of the Norman city of Caen, Verrières Ridge was seen a key stepping-stone for the British Second Army if it was to break out of the Normandy bridgehead in late July 1944. Imposing in height and containing perfect terrain for armored operations, the Germans viewed it as the lynchpin to their defenses south of the city of Caen and east of the Orne river.Following the failure of British ... En savoir plus

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South of the Norman city of Caen, Verrières Ridge was seen a key stepping-stone for the British Second Army if it was to break out of the Normandy bridgehead in late July 1944. Imposing in height and containing perfect terrain for armored operations, the Germans viewed it as the lynchpin to their defenses south of the city of Caen and east of the Orne river.Following the failure of British
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A Precarious Enterprise

Making a Life in Canadian Publishing

par Scott McIntyre ...

Lu par Peter Outerbridge ...

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10 heure 33 min

“A Precarious Enterprise has all of the DNA necessary for future historians to fully understand the joyous and unexpected rodeo that was CanLit 1.0. It was a cherished window in time, and Scott tells of it with love and the ultimate insider’s POV.” — Douglas Coupland, author and artistEver wondered how a publishing house works? Scott McIntyre tells all in this behind-the-scenes look at Canadian ... En savoir plus

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“A Precarious Enterprise has all of the DNA necessary for future historians to fully understand the joyous and unexpected rodeo that was CanLit 1.0. It was a cherished window in time, and Scott tells of it with love and the ultimate insider’s POV.” — Douglas Coupland, author and artistEver wondered how a publishing house works? Scott McIntyre tells all in this behind-the-scenes look at Canadian
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Talk Treaty to Me

Understanding the Basics of Treaties and Land in Canada

par Crystal Gail Fraser, Sara Komarnisky ...

Lu par Tiffany Ayalik ...

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7 heure 27 min

AN EASY-TO-READ AND ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO TREATIES, INDIGENOUS SOVEREIGNTY, AND LAND FOR ALL CANADIANSTreaties cover much of Canada. Some were established thousands of years ago, with Land and animals, and others date back to the time when Europeans first arrived in North America. These agreements make it possible for all of us to live, work, play, and profit on these Lands. Additionally, treaties ... En savoir plus

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AN EASY-TO-READ AND ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO TREATIES, INDIGENOUS SOVEREIGNTY, AND LAND FOR ALL CANADIANSTreaties cover much of Canada. Some were established thousands of years ago, with Land and animals, and others date back to the time when Europeans first arrived in North America. These agreements make it possible for all of us to live, work, play, and profit on these Lands. Additionally, treaties
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The Day the World Came to Town

9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland

par Jim DeFede ...

Lu par Ray Porter ...

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6 heure 28 min

**A New York Times bestseller**The true story behind the events on 9/11 that inspired Broadway’s smash hit musical Come from Away, featuring all new material from the authorWhen 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from ... En savoir plus

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**A New York Times bestseller**The true story behind the events on 9/11 that inspired Broadway’s smash hit musical Come from Away, featuring all new material from the authorWhen 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from
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The Duel

Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada

par John Ibbitson ...

Lu par Robin Wilcock ...

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17 heure 43 min

**INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLEROne of Canada’s foremost authors and journalists, offers a gripping account of the contest between John Diefenbaker and Lester Pearson, two prime ministers who fought each other relentlessly, but who between them created today’s Canada.**John Diefenbaker has been unfairly treated by history. Although he wrestled with personal demons, his governments launched major ... En savoir plus

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**INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLEROne of Canada’s foremost authors and journalists, offers a gripping account of the contest between John Diefenbaker and Lester Pearson, two prime ministers who fought each other relentlessly, but who between them created today’s Canada.**John Diefenbaker has been unfairly treated by history. Although he wrestled with personal demons, his governments launched major
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Searching for Franklin

New Answers to the Great Arctic Mystery

par Ken McGoogan ...

Lu par Bob Souer ...

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9 heure 41 min

Two of Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin's expeditions were monumental failures. Yet many still see the Royal Navy man as a heroic figure who sacrificed himself to discover the Northwest Passage.This book interweaves two narratives. The first treats the Royal Navy's Arctic Overland Expedition of 1819, a harbinger-misadventure during which Franklin rejected the advice of Dene and Métis leaders and ... En savoir plus

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Two of Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin's expeditions were monumental failures. Yet many still see the Royal Navy man as a heroic figure who sacrificed himself to discover the Northwest Passage.This book interweaves two narratives. The first treats the Royal Navy's Arctic Overland Expedition of 1819, a harbinger-misadventure during which Franklin rejected the advice of Dene and Métis leaders and
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Canada: The Empire of the North (UNABRIDGED)

par Agnes C. LAUT ...

Lu par Mallory Berkley ...

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18 heure

Canada's past is more dramatic than any romance ever penned. . . . All that has been attempted here is such a story of the romance and adventure in Canada's nation building as will give the casual reader knowledge of the country's past, and how that past led along a trail of great heroism to the destiny of a Northern Empire. This volume is in no sense formal history. There will be found in it no ... En savoir plus

$6.29 CAD

Canada's past is more dramatic than any romance ever penned. . . . All that has been attempted here is such a story of the romance and adventure in Canada's nation building as will give the casual reader knowledge of the country's past, and how that past led along a trail of great heroism to the destiny of a Northern Empire. This volume is in no sense formal history. There will be found in it no
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