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The Company

The Rise and Fall of the Hudson’s Bay Empire

de Stephen R. Bown ...

Narrado por Traber Burns ...

Completo

16 hora 5 minutos

A thrilling new telling of the story of modern Canada’s originsThe story of the Hudson’s Bay Company, dramatic and adventurous and complex, is the story of modern Canada’s creation. And yet it hasn’t been told in a book for over thirty years and never in such depth and vivid detail as in Stephen R. Bown’s exciting new telling.The company started out small in 1670, trading practical manufactured ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A thrilling new telling of the story of modern Canada’s originsThe story of the Hudson’s Bay Company, dramatic and adventurous and complex, is the story of modern Canada’s creation. And yet it hasn’t been told in a book for over thirty years and never in such depth and vivid detail as in Stephen R. Bown’s exciting new telling.The company started out small in 1670, trading practical manufactured
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A Township at War

de Jonathan F. Vance ...

Narrado por Costas Halavrezos ...

Completo

11 hora

A Township at War takes the reader from rural Canadian field and farm to the slopes of Vimy Ridge and the mud of Passchendaele, and shows how a tightly knit Ontario community was consumed and transformed by the trauma of war.In 1914, the southern Ontario township of East Flamborough was like a thousand other rural townships in Canada, broadly representative in its wartime experience. Author ... Leer más

$34.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A Township at War takes the reader from rural Canadian field and farm to the slopes of Vimy Ridge and the mud of Passchendaele, and shows how a tightly knit Ontario community was consumed and transformed by the trauma of war.In 1914, the southern Ontario township of East Flamborough was like a thousand other rural townships in Canada, broadly representative in its wartime experience. Author
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Them Days 1.4

de 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 ...

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

Completo

2 hora 23 minutos

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. ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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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Bloody Verrieres

The I. SS-Panzerkorps Defence of the Verrieres-Bourguebus Ridges: Volume I: Operations Goodwood and Atlantic, July 18–22, 1944

de Arthur W. Gullachsen ...

Narrado por Bruce Mann ...

Completo

12 hora 59 minutos

South of the Norman city of Caen, the twin features of the Verrières and Bourguebus ridges were key stepping stones for the British Second Army in late July 1944. To capture this vital ground, Allied forces would have to defeat arguably the strongest German armored formation in Normandy: the I. SS-Panzerkorps "Leibstandarte." The resulting battles of late July and early August 1944 saw powerful ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

South of the Norman city of Caen, the twin features of the Verrières and Bourguebus ridges were key stepping stones for the British Second Army in late July 1944. To capture this vital ground, Allied forces would have to defeat arguably the strongest German armored formation in Normandy: the I. SS-Panzerkorps "Leibstandarte." The resulting battles of late July and early August 1944 saw powerful
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The Series

What I Remember, What It Felt Like, What It Feels Like Now

de Ken Dryden ...

Narrado por Ken Dryden ...

Completo

2 hora 8 minutos

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERA new book by Hall of Fame goalie and bestselling author Ken Dryden celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series**SEPTEMBER 2, 1972, MONTREAL FORUM, GAME ONE:The best against the best for the first time. Canada, the country that had created the game; the Soviet Union, having taken it up only twenty-six years earlier. On the line: more than the players, more than ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERA new book by Hall of Fame goalie and bestselling author Ken Dryden celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series**SEPTEMBER 2, 1972, MONTREAL FORUM, GAME ONE:The best against the best for the first time. Canada, the country that had created the game; the Soviet Union, having taken it up only twenty-six years earlier. On the line: more than the players, more than
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The Man with the Black Valise

Tracking the Killer of Jessie Keith

de John Goddard ...

Narrado por Jim Seybert ...

Completo

6 hora 53 minutos

One glorious autumn day in 1894, a drifter attacked thirteen-year-old Jessie Keith so violently that people thought Jack the Ripper must be loose in rural Ontario. To solve the crime, the government called in Detective John Wilson Murray, the true-life model for Detective William Murdoch of the popular TV series Murdoch Mysteries. His prime clue was a black valise. The Man with the Black Valise ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

One glorious autumn day in 1894, a drifter attacked thirteen-year-old Jessie Keith so violently that people thought Jack the Ripper must be loose in rural Ontario. To solve the crime, the government called in Detective John Wilson Murray, the true-life model for Detective William Murdoch of the popular TV series Murdoch Mysteries. His prime clue was a black valise. The Man with the Black Valise
... Leer más
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Klondikers

Dawson City's Stanley Cup Challenge and How a Nation Fell in Love with Hockey

de Tim Falconer ...

Narrado por Matthew Josdal ...

Completo

12 hora 34 minutos

For fans of The Boys in the Boat and Against All OddsJoin a ragtag group of misfits from Dawson City as they scrap to become the 1905 Stanley Cup champions and cement hockey as Canada's national pastime.An underdog hockey team traveled for three and a half weeks from Dawson City to Ottawa to play for the Stanley Cup in 1905. The Klondikers' eagerness to make the journey, and the public's ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

For fans of The Boys in the Boat and Against All OddsJoin a ragtag group of misfits from Dawson City as they scrap to become the 1905 Stanley Cup champions and cement hockey as Canada's national pastime.An underdog hockey team traveled for three and a half weeks from Dawson City to Ottawa to play for the Stanley Cup in 1905. The Klondikers' eagerness to make the journey, and the public's
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Nouvelle-France

Ce qu'on aurait dû vous enseigner

de Gilles Proulx ...

Narrado por Gilles Proulx ...

Completo

10 hora 16 minutos

Ce n'est pas d'hier que Gilles Proulx sonne l'alarme : les Québécois sont de plus en plus ignorants de leur histoire, oublieux de leurs ancêtres et inconscients du travail colossal que ceux-ci ont accompli pour poser les fondations du Québec d'aujourd'hui. C'est pour corriger ces tristes lacunes qu'au-delà des faits de guerre et autres dates marquantes, l'auteur de Nouvelle-France raconte avec ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Ce n'est pas d'hier que Gilles Proulx sonne l'alarme : les Québécois sont de plus en plus ignorants de leur histoire, oublieux de leurs ancêtres et inconscients du travail colossal que ceux-ci ont accompli pour poser les fondations du Québec d'aujourd'hui. C'est pour corriger ces tristes lacunes qu'au-delà des faits de guerre et autres dates marquantes, l'auteur de Nouvelle-France raconte avec
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History of New Brunswick

de Peter Fisher ...

Narrado por James Holt ...

Completo

7 hora 38 minutos

This fascinating work about the Province of New Brunswick was written at a time when it was still young; and that's essentially what makes it so precious! The interested listener gets to know - comprehensively and in detail - about things such as the country, settlements, institutions, productions, the climate, inhabitants, the government, towns, trade, revenue, and population... Essential ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This fascinating work about the Province of New Brunswick was written at a time when it was still young; and that's essentially what makes it so precious! The interested listener gets to know - comprehensively and in detail - about things such as the country, settlements, institutions, productions, the climate, inhabitants, the government, towns, trade, revenue, and population... Essential
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Canadian History 1812: How the War Forged a Nation on the Northern Frontier

de Stephen Cartwright ...

Narrado por Stephen Cartwright ...

Completo

1 horas 57 minutos

This intense military history reveals how a chaotic border conflict unexpectedly forged a resilient northern nation. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative plunges you into a divided continent torn apart by expanding empires. Listen as British forces, ambitious American troops, and powerful Indigenous confederacies clash over land, loyalty, and survival.Transform your focused ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This intense military history reveals how a chaotic border conflict unexpectedly forged a resilient northern nation. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative plunges you into a divided continent torn apart by expanding empires. Listen as British forces, ambitious American troops, and powerful Indigenous confederacies clash over land, loyalty, and survival.Transform your focused
... Leer más
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The Secret History of Soldiers

How Canadians Survived the Great War

de Tim Cook ...

Narrado por J.D. Nicholsen ...

Completo

10 hora 5 minutos

There have been thousands of books on the Great War, but most have focused on commanders, battles, strategy, and tactics. Less attention has been paid to the daily lives of the combatants, how they endured the unimaginable conditions of industrial warfare: the rain of shells, bullets, and chemical agents. In The Secret History of Soldiers, Tim Cook, Canada's foremost military historian, examines ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

There have been thousands of books on the Great War, but most have focused on commanders, battles, strategy, and tactics. Less attention has been paid to the daily lives of the combatants, how they endured the unimaginable conditions of industrial warfare: the rain of shells, bullets, and chemical agents. In The Secret History of Soldiers, Tim Cook, Canada's foremost military historian, examines
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The White and the Gold

de Thomas B. Costain ...

Narrado por Richard Matthews ...

Completo

16 hora 57 minutos

This is the fascinating story of the French regime in Canada. Few periods in the history of North America can equal it for romance and color, drama and suspense, great human courage and far-seeing aspiration. Costain, who writes history in the terms of the people who lived it, wrote of this book: "Almost from the first I found myself caught in the spell of these courageous, colorful, cruel days. ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

This is the fascinating story of the French regime in Canada. Few periods in the history of North America can equal it for romance and color, drama and suspense, great human courage and far-seeing aspiration. Costain, who writes history in the terms of the people who lived it, wrote of this book: "Almost from the first I found myself caught in the spell of these courageous, colorful, cruel days.
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Warriors and Warships

Conflict on the Great Lakes and the Legacy of Point Frederick

de Robert D. Banks ...

Narrado por Tom Perkins ...

Completo

9 hora 22 minutos

The untold story of Point Frederick, where early nineteenth-century Canadians built warships that stopped invasion, brought peace, and the world's longest undefended border.Opposite Kingston, Point Frederick became the 1789 dockyard home of the navy on Lake Ontario. Armed vessels were built to transport settlers and the military.War in 1812 prompted the need for larger warships. Shipwrights were ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The untold story of Point Frederick, where early nineteenth-century Canadians built warships that stopped invasion, brought peace, and the world's longest undefended border.Opposite Kingston, Point Frederick became the 1789 dockyard home of the navy on Lake Ontario. Armed vessels were built to transport settlers and the military.War in 1812 prompted the need for larger warships. Shipwrights were
... Leer más
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Moving Against the System

The 1968 Congress of Black Writers and the Making of Global Consciousness

de David Austin ...

Narrado por Chimwemwe Miller ...

Completo

14 hora 46 minutos

In 1968, as protests shook France and war raged in Vietnam, the giants of Black radical politics descended on Montreal to discuss the unique challenges and struggles facing their brothers and sisters. For the first time since 1968, David Austin brings alive the speeches and debates of the most important international gathering of Black radicals of the era.Against a backdrop of widespread racism in ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

In 1968, as protests shook France and war raged in Vietnam, the giants of Black radical politics descended on Montreal to discuss the unique challenges and struggles facing their brothers and sisters. For the first time since 1968, David Austin brings alive the speeches and debates of the most important international gathering of Black radicals of the era.Against a backdrop of widespread racism in
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Alexander Henry's Travels and Adventures in the years 1760-1776

de Alexander Henry ...

Narrado por Nick Adams ...

Completo

6 hora 51 minutos

Alexander Henry is one of the giants of the eighteenth century Fur Trade in the Great Lakes region and his journal has been reprinted many times since it was first published in 1809. With the defeat of the French in Canada in 1760, the interior of the continent was suddenly accessible to English traders. Henry set out for the west with goods for the Indian trade, into a land where the First ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Alexander Henry is one of the giants of the eighteenth century Fur Trade in the Great Lakes region and his journal has been reprinted many times since it was first published in 1809. With the defeat of the French in Canada in 1760, the interior of the continent was suddenly accessible to English traders. Henry set out for the west with goods for the Indian trade, into a land where the First
... Leer más
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The Abortion Caravan

When Women Shut Down Government in the Battle for the Right to Choose

de Karin Wells ...

Narrado por Karin Wells ...

Series series A Feminist History Society Book
Completo

12 hora 31 minutos

Spring 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of a group of remarkable women who helped bring about abortion reform. The caravan left Vancouver with 17 activists and arrived in Ottawa on May 8th 1970, where over 500 women rallied and shut down parliament.In the spring of 1970, seventeen women set out from Vancouver in a big yellow convertible, a Volkswagen bus, and a pickup truck. They called it the ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

Spring 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of a group of remarkable women who helped bring about abortion reform. The caravan left Vancouver with 17 activists and arrived in Ottawa on May 8th 1970, where over 500 women rallied and shut down parliament.In the spring of 1970, seventeen women set out from Vancouver in a big yellow convertible, a Volkswagen bus, and a pickup truck. They called it the
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Windfall

Viola MacMillan and Her Notorious Mining Scandal

de Tim Falconer ...

Narrado por Daniela Acitelli ...

Completo

9 hora 55 minutos

Viola MacMillan had it all: success, money, and respect. Influence, even. But in 1964, after three decades in the mining industry, one of the most fascinating women in Canadian business history was the central character in one of the country's most famous stock scandals.MacMillan, who started out as a prospector in the '30s, had developed lucrative mines and put together big deals. But she still ... Leer más

$20.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Viola MacMillan had it all: success, money, and respect. Influence, even. But in 1964, after three decades in the mining industry, one of the most fascinating women in Canadian business history was the central character in one of the country's most famous stock scandals.MacMillan, who started out as a prospector in the '30s, had developed lucrative mines and put together big deals. But she still
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Brief History of Canada: From First Peoples to Modern Nation in Ten Key Turning Points

de Colin Abernathy ...

Narrado por Colin Abernathy ...

Completo

1 horas 58 minutos

Experience the epic Canadian history of land, power, and survival through a captivating narrative of nation-building. Whether you need an engaging companion for your daily commute or a thought-provoking deep dive into North American politics, this sweeping chronicle trades dry dates for dramatic clashes of empires.Journey from the vibrant, complex societies of the First Peoples to the modern ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Experience the epic Canadian history of land, power, and survival through a captivating narrative of nation-building. Whether you need an engaging companion for your daily commute or a thought-provoking deep dive into North American politics, this sweeping chronicle trades dry dates for dramatic clashes of empires.Journey from the vibrant, complex societies of the First Peoples to the modern
... Leer más
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A Line of Blood and Dirt

Creating the Canada-United States Border across Indigenous Lands

de Benjamin Hoy ...

Narrado por Malcolm Hillgartner ...

Completo

10 hora 50 minutos

Often described as the longest undefended border in the world, the Canada-US border was born in blood, conflict, and uncertainty.At the end of the American Revolution, Britain and the United States imagined a future for each of their nations that stretched across a continent. They signed treaties with one another dividing lands neither country could map, much less control. A century and a half ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Often described as the longest undefended border in the world, the Canada-US border was born in blood, conflict, and uncertainty.At the end of the American Revolution, Britain and the United States imagined a future for each of their nations that stretched across a continent. They signed treaties with one another dividing lands neither country could map, much less control. A century and a half
... Leer más
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Grant Notley

The Social Conscience of Alberta, Second Edition

de Howard Leeson ...

Narrado por Gerald Gibson ...

Completo

15 hora 11 minutos

Grant Notley, leader of Alberta's New Democratic Party from 1967 until his death in 1984, stood out in Alberta politics. His goals, his personal integrity, his obvious dedication to social change, and his "practical idealism" made him the social conscience of Alberta. His death in 1984 saddened Albertans of every political stripe.In the society and politics of Alberta, Grant Notley stood out. His ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

Grant Notley, leader of Alberta's New Democratic Party from 1967 until his death in 1984, stood out in Alberta politics. His goals, his personal integrity, his obvious dedication to social change, and his "practical idealism" made him the social conscience of Alberta. His death in 1984 saddened Albertans of every political stripe.In the society and politics of Alberta, Grant Notley stood out. His
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The Many Names of Robert Cree

How a First Nations Chief Brought Ancient Wisdom to Big Business and Prosperity to His People

de Robert Cree ...

Narrado por Lorne Cardinal ...

Completo

11 hora 1 minutos

His mother called him “Bobby Mountain.” Elders called him “Great Man.” His people called him “Chief.” Oil men called him “Mr. Cree.” But the government called him “Number 53.” Robert Cree was all of these while facing his people’s oppressors and freeing the ghosts of tortured spirits.The Many Names of Robert Cree is his first-person account of survival in a brutally racist residential school ... Leer más

$28.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

His mother called him “Bobby Mountain.” Elders called him “Great Man.” His people called him “Chief.” Oil men called him “Mr. Cree.” But the government called him “Number 53.” Robert Cree was all of these while facing his people’s oppressors and freeing the ghosts of tortured spirits.The Many Names of Robert Cree is his first-person account of survival in a brutally racist residential school
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Canadian History: A Fast-Paced Journey From First Peoples to the 21st Century

de Edward McAllister ...

Narrado por Edward McAllister ...

Completo

2 hora 3 minutos

Uncover the dramatic North American history of survival and conquest, from resilient First Peoples to modern conflicts. Perfect for a daily commute, this immersive narrative transforms dry dates into a vivid saga of exploration and rebellion. Listeners will be captivated by the turbulent culture clashes that forged a massive, diverse nation out of untamed wilderness.Step into the boots of fur ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Uncover the dramatic North American history of survival and conquest, from resilient First Peoples to modern conflicts. Perfect for a daily commute, this immersive narrative transforms dry dates into a vivid saga of exploration and rebellion. Listeners will be captivated by the turbulent culture clashes that forged a massive, diverse nation out of untamed wilderness.Step into the boots of fur
... Leer más
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Dundas Chronicles, The

Memoir of a Young Boy Growing Up in the Valley Town

de Allan Duffin ...

Narrado por Gary Middleton ...

Completo

6 hora 15 minutos

Discover the Heartwarming Journey in "The Dundas Chronicles: Memoir of a Young Boy Growing Up in the Valley Town" by Allan DuffinStep back into the nostalgic era of the 1950s and 1960s with "The Dundas Chronicles," a poignant memoir by Allan Duffin, vividly narrated by Gary Middleton. This touching story captures the essence of growing up in a small town, the challenges faced by single parents, ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Discover the Heartwarming Journey in "The Dundas Chronicles: Memoir of a Young Boy Growing Up in the Valley Town" by Allan DuffinStep back into the nostalgic era of the 1950s and 1960s with "The Dundas Chronicles," a poignant memoir by Allan Duffin, vividly narrated by Gary Middleton. This touching story captures the essence of growing up in a small town, the challenges faced by single parents,
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Two Firsts

Bertha Wilson and Claire L'Heureux Dubé at the Supreme Court of Canada

de Constance Backhouse ...

Narrado por Annelise Noronha ...

Series Audiolibro 9 - A Feminist History Society Book
Completo

5 hora 13 minutos

Bertha Wilson and Claire L’Heureux-Dubé were the first women judges on the Supreme Court of Canada. Their 1980s judicial appointments delighted feminists and shocked the legal establishment. Polar opposites in background and temperament, the two faced many identical challenges. Constance Backhouse’s compelling narrative explores the sexist roadblocks both women faced in education, law practice, ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

Bertha Wilson and Claire L’Heureux-Dubé were the first women judges on the Supreme Court of Canada. Their 1980s judicial appointments delighted feminists and shocked the legal establishment. Polar opposites in background and temperament, the two faced many identical challenges. Constance Backhouse’s compelling narrative explores the sexist roadblocks both women faced in education, law practice,
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