The incredible story of hockey star Maurice Richard's which coincides with a transitional period in Quebec history and expresses the emergence of a self-confident Quebec society. |
Dramatic images tell the story of the creation -- and destruction -- of the best aircraft in the world.
Paperback Out of print
9781552778951 | Published: October 2011 |
A gripping account of the events of explosion in Halifax harbour, and stories of the heroes and survivors coping with the devastation.
Paperback Out of print
9781552779439 | Published: October 2011 |
Canada's Soldiers in South AfricaTales from the Boer War, 1899-1902(Amazing Stories)By John BoileauStories of Canadian troops fighting a guerilla war with Dutch farmers on African soil. |
The War of 1812 Against the States (JR)Heroes of a Great Canadian Victory(Amazing Stories)By Crump, Jennifer
Paperback Out of print
9781554397112 | Published: January 2007 |
The ill-fated maiden voyage of the great "unsinkable ship," carrying with it the hopes and dreams of humankind in its massive decks and luxurious cabins, may have started in England, but it ended in catastrophe and despair off the coast of Halifax, Canada. A touching reminder of the fallibility of man-made machines, the repercussions of the loss of the Titanic are still felt today. This heart-warming collection of stories tells of the intimate connection that Canada has with one of the most resounding tragedies of the twentieth century.
Paperback Out of print
9781554391264 | Published: August 2006 |
Strange Events of OntarioChilling Tales of Phantoms, Curses and Hauntings(Amazing Stories)By Andrew Hind, By Maria Da SilvaRead up on the eerie events of Ontario's history that will challenge reason and provoke curiosity. |
Convoys of World War IIDangerous Missions on the North Atlantic(Amazing Stories)By Dorothy PedersenNine men tell their personal stories of life at sea during World War II. In extreme danger, they battled seasickness, injury, and less than comfortable living conditions while avoiding floating mines and torpedoes in their efforts to guide ships safely across the Atlantic Ocean. |
Canada's PeacekeepersProtecting Human Rights Around the World(Amazing Stories)By Sheila Enslev JohnstonIn an era of civil wars, ethnic cleansings, and genocides, Canada's peacekeepers work feverishly for the salvation of thousands. In the midst of massacres and chaos, turmoil and desperation, machetes and machine guns, heroes such as Lieutenant General Roméo Dallaire and Major Brent Beardsley cross barbed wire, language barriers, and ethnic divides to enforce peace.
Paperback Out of stock indefinitely
9781554390632 | Published: April 2005 |
Great Canadian War Heroes tells the amazing stories of the 16 Canadians who received the Victoria Cross during WWII. They came from all walks of life and from various ranks within the Canadian Forces, but they all had one thing in common: each displayed exceptional bravery in the face of the enemy. |