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| Title: Alberta Place Names |
| Sub-title: The Fascinating People & Stories behind the Naming of Alberta |
| By (author): Larry Donovan, Tom Monto |
| ISBN10-13: 1896124119 : 9781896124117 |
| A compendium of knowledge, this fascinating little book covers some 1300 plus place names in the province of Alberta. Included within are hamlets, villages, towns and cities, as well as mountain peaks, rivers, lakes and first nations communities. From A to Z, all the way from Abbot Pass to Zigadenus Lake, you'll learn about the origins of the names, famous inhabitants and interesting tidbits. |
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Pages: 240
Size: 209.55x133.35x16.76mm
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| Published: Dragon Hill Publishing (US) - January 2007 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: History of other lands |
| List Price: 14.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon |
| Title: 1 of: 13 |
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| Title: British Columbia Place Names |
| By (author): Mark Thorburn |
| ISBN10-13: 1896124461 : 9781896124469 |
| Whether the names come from the First Nations peoples, the English and Spanish explorers who sailed along BC's coast, or the fur traders, gold prospectors and settlers, the stories behind the place names reveal much about the places themselves and the history of the province: Babine Lake takes its name from the French word for large lip and refers to the former practice of the local First Nations people of inserting half-inch pieces of wood or bone between the teeth and lower lips of their women Barkerville was named for Billy Barker, a gold prospector from the Cariboo Gold Rush Days who struck it rich but later died in poverty In 1920, the residents of Harper's Camp voted almost unanimously in favour of changing their community's name to Horsefly in honour of that pesky insect that visits every summer Lulu Island, on which the city of Richmond sits, was named for 16-year old American actress Lulu Sweet who won the hearts of a detachment of Royal Engineers Squamish is an anglicization of the Squamish people's name for themselves, the Skwxwú7mesh, the word means mother of the wind and many refer to the steady wind that blows off Howe Sound into the city Vancouver's famous clothing-optional Wreck Beach was named after three ships that were sunk off its shores in 1928 to create a breakwater for a log-storage site Tête Jaune Cache is French for Yellow Head's hiding place and refers to the yellow-haired Pierre Bostonais, an Iroquois Métis fur trapper and trader who worked as a guide for the North West and Hudson's Bay companies. |
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Pages: 336
Size: 215.9x139.7x22.86mm
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| Published: Dragon Hill Publishing (US) - May 2010 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: History of other lands |
| List Price: 14.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 46 |
| Title: 2 of: 13 |
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| Title: Dreaming of Horses |
| By (author): Mary Razzell |
| ISBN10-13: 1896124593 : 9781896124599 |
| Sheila Brary is a girl growing up in Alberta during the worst years of the Great Depression of the 1930s, experiencing hardships that today we can only imagine. Her Irish immigrant mother and Canadian father struggle in this new, rough land, where work is hard to find, money is often non-existent and there are food shortages. Sheila sees little of her father, an irresponsible man who can't hold down a job and is always looking for the latest get-rich-quick scheme. And Sheila is caught between a father she loves and a harsh, demanding mother who is left to raise the kids while dad is off on one of his many "trips." Many people tell Sheila to be a good girl-her mother, the priest, her teacher. But even though she tries hard, Sheila can never please her mother. As Sheila is drawn more and more into the conflict between her parents, she feels as though she must choose a side. The fact that her father is rarely home and she must live with her mother makes the decision for her. But through all these difficulties, Sheila finds great joy in the world around her. Even though they are poor, she is proud of her little family. She finds solace in her artwork and in an opportunity to act in the school Christmas play. And her love of horses and the beautiful prairie and foothills always raise her spirits. |
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"Compelling and well-written" -- Ruth Latta
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Pages: 176
Size: 209.55x133.35x15.24mm
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| Published: Dragon Hill Publishing (US) - September 2013 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) |
| List Price: 11.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 2 |
| Title: 3 of: 13 |
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| Title: How the Chinese Created Canada |
| By (author): Adrian Ma |
| ISBN10-13: 1896124194 : 9781896124193 |
| How the Chinese Created Canada provides an in-depth look at the triumphs and struggles of one of Canada's most vibrant communities. Chinese culture has permeated the fabric of Canadian society with bold, exciting cuisine, art, music and alternative approaches to medicine and healing. Talented and creative individuals have made these concepts an integral aspect of everyday Canadian culture. Regardless of the hardships they endured--hazardous work conditions on the railway line, the government-sanctioned racism of the head tax, the lack of suffrage in a country where they were supposedly citizens--the Chinese persevered and forged a new chapter in our collective legacy. And some of Canada's most influential and interesting people have emerged from the families of Chinese immigrants--Adrienne Clarkson, former Governor General; Norman Kwong, lieutenant-governor of Alberta; Alfred Sung, fashion designer; Stephen Yan, chef and TV host of Wok with Yan; Patrick Chan, Canadian figure skating champion and so many more. |
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Pages: 256
Size: 209.55x133.35x18.034mm
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| Published: Dragon Hill Publishing (US) - June 2010 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: History of other lands |
| List Price: 14.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 5 |
| Title: 4 of: 13 |
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| Title: How the French Created Canada |
| Sub-title: From New France to French Canada |
| By (author): Julie Perrone |
| ISBN10-13: 1896124186 : 9781896124186 |
| French explorers first came to the New World seeking uncharted lands and unprecedented wealth. What they brought with them, however, was a unique culture that would eventually emerge as one of Canada''s most dynamic and influential societies. Seven million Canadians from coast to coast identify themselves as having French or French Canadian ancestry. They have contributed to every aspect of life in our country-language, government, business, education, cuisine, media and the arts. Fierce battles were fought and wars waged by early colonists and Quebecois seeking autonomy. Nonetheless the country remains united, with French Canadian spirit and participation contributing to the development of Canada-born under two languages and two flags, adding richness and depth to this country's cultural fabric and to our collective Canadian identity. |
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Pages: 248
Size: 209.55x133.35x16.51mm
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| Published: Dragon Hill Publishing (US) - April 2009 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: History of other lands |
| List Price: 14.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 7 |
| Title: 5 of: 13 |
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| Title: How the Polish Created Canada |
| By (author): Jacek Kozak |
| ISBN10-13: 1896124569 : 9781896124568 |
| For generations, the Polish have been among the top 10 immigrants to Canada. With them has come their rich culture, religious strength and steadfast work ethic, which have all contributed to many outstanding achievements in the development of our country. Canada owes a debt to Polish Canadians for Medicare and multiculturalism, beautiful music and the ''black gold'' hewn from its coalmines, for the Queen's Plate horse race and delicious cuisine. This book will give you a taste of just how the Polish created Canada. |
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Pages: 256
Size: 209.55x133.35x17.02mm
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| Published: Dragon Hill Publishing (US) - November 2011 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: History of other lands |
| List Price: 14.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Reprint under Consideration
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| Title: 6 of: 13 |
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| Title: How the Scots Created Canada |
| By (author): Paul Cowan |
| ISBN10-13: 1896124100 : 9781896124100 |
| The Scots in Canada made their mark as explorers, fur traders, soldiers, business leaders, prime ministers and more. Ex-pat Paul Cowan marks their journey from his native land to the New World. |
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Pages: 240
Size: 209.55x133.35x15.24mm
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| Published: Dragon Hill Publishing (US) - April 2007 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: History of other lands |
| List Price: 14.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Reprint under Consideration
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| Title: 7 of: 13 |
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| Title: Hunting Alberta |
| By (author): Duane Radford |
| ISBN10-13: 1896124682 : 9781896124681 |
| Featuring content on hand loading and hunting gear, taxidermy, big game, upland game bird and waterfowl hunting in Alberta, Hunt Alberta (2017) is the only book of its kind in today's market. There were 128,077 licenced hunters in Alberta in 2015 (the latest year for which sales are available) with increasing numbers during each of the preceding five years. It goes without saying that most hunters take the sport seriously and this guide will help them become better hunters. It's a must-read for any keen hunter interested in the Alberta experience. |
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Pages: 240
Size: 209.55x133.35x15.24mm
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| Published: Dragon Hill Publishing (US) - January 2019 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Hunting or shooting animals & game |
| List Price: 16.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Reprint under Consideration
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| Title: 8 of: 13 |
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| Title: Redemption |
| Sub-title: A Story of the Oregon Trail & the Fraser River Gold Rush |
| By (author): Yvonne Harris |
| ISBN10-13: 1896124658 : 9781896124650 |
| In this sweeping saga, Yvonne Harris tells the poignant stories of Robert and Alice, two young people who join the 1846 wagon train to cross North America on their way to the West Coast. Seeking a better life, thirteen-year-old Robert leaves his impoverished family in Iowa and accompanies the main group as it follows the well-established Oregon Trail to the Pacific Northwest. Alice, a lovely young widow, is forced to follow a husband she despises on the difficult trek even when he insists on taking the Hastings Cutoff with a small party from the wagon train who forego the longer route for a virtually unknown trail touted as a short cut to the West Coast. Alice's husband's hasty decisions dramatically alter the course of their lives; instead of reaching the green fields of California, the party finds themselves trapped on the wrong side of the snow and ice-capped Sierra Nevada with almost nothing left in the way of supplies. Both eventually make their way to Victoria and the BC Interior in search of gold. They encounter the American militia, intent on taking over the Fraser River from the tribes, and Chief Spintlum, who chooses peace over war and saves his people from a massacre. The story is based on the historical accounts of settlers traveling west on the Oregon Trail, the tragic account of the Donner Party and the search for gold on the Fraser River. In preparing to write this narrative, the author climbed the Donner Pass and traveled the Oregon Trail and the Fraser River attempting to recreate the passage across a virtually unknown land. |
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Pages: 448
Size: 209.55x133.35x38.1mm
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| Published: Dragon Hill Publishing (US) - November 2017 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Historical fiction |
| List Price: 17.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 1 |
| Title: 9 of: 13 |
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| Title: Running Uphill |
| Sub-title: The Fast, Short Life of Canadian Champion Harry Jerome |
| By (author): Fil Fraser |
| ISBN10-13: 1896124135 : 9781896124131 |
| Running Uphill showcases Harry Jerome's race upon the treadmill of 'race,' where progress against racism is glacial, even for an Olympic sprinter. Fil Fraser explains this pernicious irony, this very Canadian paradox, in masterful, beautiful prose. His humour is a razor; his honesty is a guillotine. In Fraser's bio, heroic Jerome looms larger than life and too fast for anyone to weight him down with labels. George Elliott Clarke, Laureate, 2005-08 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Fellowship Prize Canadian Sprinter Harry Jerome was the world's fastest man. He represented Canada in Olympic, Commonwealth and Pan American Games, simultaneously holding world records for both the 100-yard and 100-metre sprints. This is the heroic story of a young Black man who overcame crushing adversity to achieve national acclaim as an athlete and as a champion of human rights. When he was eleven, his family bought a heritage home in North Vancouver only to face a neighbourhood petition demanding their eviction. As he was making a name for himself in track and field, the Canadian sports press vilified him when he failed to finish two critical races because of serious injuries. However, despite the many challenges for a Black athlete in the 1960s, Jerome made Canadian sports history by winning the bronze medal in the 100-metre sprint at the Tokyo Olympics and gold medals at both the Commonwealth and Pan American Games. Jerome is immortalized by a graceful statue in Vancouver's Stanley Park, as well as by the multi-sport Harry Jerome Centre in North Vancouver. The Harry Jerome Awards, sponsored by the Black Business and Professional Association, are held annually in Toronto. |
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Pages: 240
Size: 209.55x133.35x15.75mm
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| Published: Dragon Hill Publishing (US) - September 2012 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Biography: general |
| List Price: 14.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Reprint under Consideration
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| Title: 10 of: 13 |
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