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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The thirsty days of Prohibition in Alberta began at midnight on June 30, 1916, but many had been drinking so hard that the booze had long ago run out. Suddenly, the rumrunner was king, and backyard stills popped up everywhere. Even though the government introduced new laws and set up a new police force, liquor was still being made, sold and consumed by those who could outwit the law. Here is Frank W. Anderson's rollicking account of the Prohibition years: the schemes by temperance and moral leaders to convince the government to pass a Prohibition bill to halt the use and trafficking of liquor the loopholes in the law that rumrunners could easily drive their product through the escapades of Emperor Pick, the Bottle King, whose lucrative bottle-collecting business was a front for his more secretive liquor trafficking business the covert operations of John Greenburg and Mike Segal, whose backwoods still was never found Mr. Big's many hideouts along the Crowsnest Pass road where he could cache the liquor if the police was chasing him or his cohorts and stories of ordinary citizens across the province who risked their lives and livelihoods just to be able to lift a glass.The question remains: Did Prohibition really serve its purpose of preventing crime or did it have the opposite effect? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. From the War of 1812 to the War on Terrorism, Canadian soldiers have a reputation for fighting above their weight. Time and again, Canada's small, often underfunded, forces have taken on bigger, stronger foes and walked shoulder to shoulder into battle with much more powerful allies. Read about some of the great heroes of Canadian military history, from two giants of colonial conflicts, the Shawnee warrior Tecumseh and his pre-Canadian counterpart Sir Isaac Brock, to the modern-day heroism of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Afghanistan.During the War of 1812, Tecumseh united over a dozen tribes and allied himself with the British general Sir Isaac Brock in an ultimately unsuccessful bid to drive the Americans from Native lands Laura Secord, walked 32 kilometres through the swamp and wild woods of southern Ontario to warn British troops of an American ambush The Marquis de Montcalm was head of French forces in North America during the Seven Years War, and his death during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham profound profoundly affected the future of the emerging Canadian nation Billy Bishop, top flying ace of the British Royal Flying Corps in World War I, claimed 72 air combat victories, although the truth of his claim remains controversial today Georges Vanier and his famous Van Doos suffered terribly in the trench warfare of World War I, with the future Governor General of Canada losing a leg in the conflict Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry has a 90-year history of representing the best the Canadian military has to offer and today often risks life and limb in hotspots around the world. These stories and more make for captivating and inspiring reading. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Canada has an exciting legacy of courageous women who pushed through gender barriers and often exercised great daring, forging new paths and opportunities for other women. This collection of stories tells of strong, determined women whose dreams and experiences changed the shape of Canadian history and culture: Roberta Bondar, the first Canadian woman astronaut to go into space.There she studied the effects of weightlessness on humans Jeanne Mance, co-founder of the city of Montreal and a revolutionary in health care Catherine Schubert, mother of three children and about to give birth to a fourth, scaled the Rockies on her journey to the gold fields of BC Thanadelthur, a Chipewyan woman who negotiated peace between her people and the Cree, ending a long and bloody feud Marie-Anne Lagimodiere was the first white woman to raise her family on the wild prairie of the Canadian West, and she became the grandmother of Louis Riel Faith Fenton, teacher by day and journalist by night, is best known for her journey over one of the toughest trails to the Klondike Emily Carr, a true visionary and one of Canada's most famous artists, was happiest when she found a remote Native village to capture on canvas in her unique style E. Pauline Johnson-Tekahionwake, daughter of a Mohawk chief and an English woman, spent endless hours in her canoe writing haunting poems about a vanishing way of life Sharon Wood, the first North American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest taking the more difficult West Shoulder route. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Canadian Crimes and Capers is a rascal-laden romp through the annals of our nation's criminal history that demonstrates you'll find good and bad in any country. Here are some of the evil-doers you'll meet between the covers of this fascinating book: Edwin Alonzo Boyd, dashing and clever veteran of World War II, was also a bold bank robber who became notorious for his sensational escapes from the Don Jail. Hilda Blake earned notoriety as the only Manitoba woman ever to die by the hangman's noose after the Brandon housemaid shot her mistress twice in the back. The Black Donnellys, a fierce family of Irish immigrants, feuded for 20 years with their neighbours in Lucan, Ontario, until a cold winter's night in 1880 when a bloody slaughter brought the fight to an end Dr. John Schneeberger tried to escape conviction by cutting open his arm and inserting a tube of blood to confound police with bogus blood tests . Mad Trapper Albert Johnson led the RCMP on a wild 50-day chase and shoot-out across the Yukon wilderness before the Mounties got their man .Billy Miner charmed the folks of Mission, BC, with his refined manners and cultivated speech, while at the same time pulling off Canada's first train robberies right under their noses . Bank manager Nick Lysyk embezzled over $16 million from a Bank of Montreal branch in Edmonton. When he was caught the money had disappeared on big houses, fast women and even faster cars.and there's yet more murder and mayhem to be found in Canadian Crimes and Capers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. These women have never followed the rules. From the earliest days of Canada's history to the newspaper headlines of today, these women fought for their beliefs and made a difference. Read about: Kate Ryan, the original Klondike Kate, frontier nurse and the first female member of the North West Mounted Police Naomi Klein, journalist, author of the international bestseller No Logo: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies, and anti-globalization activist Nell Shipman, silent film actress, producer and director who did her own stunts and was the first woman ever to do a nude scene in Back to God's Country, the most successful Canadian silent film ever made Jenny Smillie Robinson, Canada's first female surgeon who operated in a private residence because no hospital allowed her privileges Penny Hoar, Rhinoceros Party candidate, comedienne, and sexual renegade Alanis Obomsawin, documentary filmmaker and humanitarian activist Cougar Annie, Clayoquot Sound pioneer who survived four husbands, chased off cougars with a shotgun and cleared a still-surviving two-hectare garden out of the wilderness Daurene E.Lewis, who was elected as North America's first black woman mayor in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia Mina Hubbard, who trekked across Labrador in 1905 to complete the voyage that killed her husband, Leonidas Hubbard, and prove that he had not been responsible for the failure of his expedition. And many more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Here's a collection of jokes and funny stories that kids can tell around the tree on Christmas morning: Q: Who says, "Oh! Oh! Oh!?" A: Santa walking backwards! Q: What do they sing under the ocean during the winter? A: Christmas corals! A collection of jokes and funny stories that kids can tell around the tree on Christmas morning. Q: Who says, Oh! Oh! Oh!? A: Santa walking backwards! Q: What do they sing under the ocean during the winter? A: Christmas corals! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Anderson-Hale, Arlana (illustratore). Paperback. From California's 49ers to the Klondikers in the Yukon, men and women with a lust for fortune and adventure stampeded to the gold fields of the West. All the biggest gold rushes of the 19th-century frontier are recounted in this exciting volume. From California's 49ers to the Klondikers in the Yukon, men and women with a lust for fortune and adventure stampeded to the gold fields of the West. All the biggest gold rushes of the 19th-century frontier are recounted in this exciting volume. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This book tells the stories of heroic Canadian soldiers who escaped from behind enemy lines during the wars of the 20th century. Learn about the Wooden Horse escape and the tragic Great Escape of World War 2. The book includes hair-raising accounts of Canadian soldiers who managed to break to freedom from prisoner trains and eastern front work camps and those who made their way back to Allied territory from behind enemy lines. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Canadian soldiers, sailors and pilots have fought consistently above their weight class in the forefront of the world's major conflicts. And it was a Canadian, Lester B. Pearson, whose idea of a peacekeeping force defined Canada's world role in a new way, drawing respect and recognition from countries around the world: * Afghanistan: Operation Medusa, an attempt to retake the Panjwavi District in Kandahar Province from the Taliban, turned into a deadly battle for Canadian troops. * Croatia: Sent as peacekeepers, Canadian soldiers engaged in fierce action and were respected for their role in quelling the civil war and genocide. * Korea: Members of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry repelled a massive Chinese attack and won the only U.S. Presidential Citation ever awarded to a Canadian battalion. * World War II: In some of the fiercest battles of the war, Canadian forces were in the forefront during the Dieppe Raid, D-Day and the Battle of the Atlantic. * War of 1812: Les Canadiens and the British troops fought to defend Canada, while Laura Secord walked into history.* Seven Years' War: During a naval blockade on the Restigouche River, a French fleet was destroyed at the cost of only 24 British casualties. * And more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Hey, Ladies! Look no further for your perfect Canadian man! Find the big, brawny types and the smooth sensitive types right here with their habitat, favourite places and food: The Winterpegger On a cold January morning at the corner of Portage and Main stands the urban wild manthe Winterpeggerbracing himself against the violent gusts of near hurricane-force winds that blow between the citys buildings; the Winterpegger is ready for whatever may come his way. The Polite Canadian Hey there, friend. Youre looking good today. Let me get the door for you. Familiar words said by the most polite Canadian in the countryhe never hesitates to give directions to a lost tourist, and on occasion the Polite Canadian has been known to take random visitors on a tour of his city. Le Separatiste Deep in the heart of Quebec lives a man with a mission he has been planning since the 1970s, consuming his every waking moment and fighting for the cause until his last breathhe wants 51 percent Quebecs population to believe the province should be an independent country, leaving the English federalist monarchists to their own devices.The Senior Leaguer Somewhere down at the local hockey rink anywhere in the country, a bunch of bald / grey-haired men sit in a humid, smelly dressing rooms, putting on tattered equipment and holding on to a small sliver of their youth by knocking around each others creaky old bones in a game of senior hockey. The BC Lumberjack Up in the northern wilds of British Columbia is a manly mans man who works all day dwarfed by the giant trees of the coastal rainforest making swift work of the colossal timbers with his trusty axe and saw, a thankless job that must be done so that Canadians have a newspaper to read in the morning. The Toronto Suit High in the ivory towers of Bay Street in downtown Toronto, the Toronto Suit gets up from his leather executive chair, walks to the floor-to-ceiling window, unbuttons his Armani suit and looks down upon the world before him; he lives for meetings, deals and the art of the negotiationa symbol of Canadian free enterprise. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. More chronicles of renowned Native leaders who grappled with the catastrophic arrival of foreigners on their soil, and the measures they took to protect their people: * Tecumseh, the Shawnee leader who tried to unite all tribes into a single alliance * Geronimo, who fought to keep his people's homeland in New Mexico * Crowfoot, the Blackfoot who made not war but treaty with the Canadian government * Crazy Horse, the Sioux war chief who commanded his warriors against General George Custer and the Seventh Cavalry * Wovoka, the Paiute prophet who gave the Ghost Dance to his people * Plenty Coup, a Crow chief who fought with the Americans and tried to bring the two cultures together. - Tecumseh, the Shawnee leader who tried to unite all tribes into a single alliance- Geronimo, who fought to keep his people's homeland in New Mexico- Crowfoot, the Blackfoot who made not war but treaty with the Canadian government- Crazy Horse, the Sioux war chief who commanded his warriors against General George Custer and the Seventh Cavalry- Wovoka, the Paiute prophet who gave the Ghost Dance to his people- Plenty Coup, a Crow chief who fought with the Americans and tried to bring the two cultures together. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Mounties always get their man, or so it seems. Canada's police forces work tirelessly to solve major cases. Read about the efforts of the RCMP, OPP and Surete du Quebec to investigate some of Canada's most notorious cases: The seven-month pursuit of escaped killer Allan Legere, The Monster of Miramichi The investigation leading to the arrest of John Martin Crawford, who was convicted in 1992 of killing three Native women in Saskatoon The massive search of Robert William Pickton's Port Coquitlam pig farm, involving police, anthropologists and forensic specialists Clifford Olsen's attempts to manipulate the police during the investigation of a string of killings in the Lower Mainland How police tracked down the twisted criminal pairing of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka The capture of Thomas Neil Cream, the doctor who was Canada's possible link to the Jack the Ripper killings and was hanged for the murders of five prostitutes in 1899. And more Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Dr. Jerry Toupin loves winter! It is his favourite season. He is an expert in earth sciences and has been exploring the subject for 25 years.His obsession has generated some wonderful and fascinating thoughts, weird facts and great stories of our enduring cold: In Ontario, a tradition is to drive an old car out onto a lake and take bets on when the ice will break and it sinks The city of Montreal budgeted $155 million for snow removal in 2015 Groundhog weather forecasters are right only about 35 percent of the time Newspapers tend to be negative in reporting about winter, which gives people negative perceptions about winter Winter sports include not just hockey and curling, but snowshoeing, sledding, skating, skiing, snowboarding, ice yachting, ice fishing, bobsleigh, Crashed Ice, dogsled racing and many more Children and people who live in rural areas spend more time outside in the wintertime and enjoy the season more Winter is exhibited in many aspects of Canadian life: currency, stamps, place names, family names, license plates and our passport Many communities across the country celebrate winter with festivals such as the Royal Winter Fair in Montreal, Quebec; Ice on Whyte in Edmonton, Alberta; Quebec Winter Carnival in Quebec City; Ottawas Winterlude on the Rideau Canal and many more Hockey is our national sport, but are we really the best in the world as we think?Find out here! Including maps, graphs and charts, this is an authoritative look at the truth about winter from a Canadian perspective! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This book recounts many of Ontario's worst disasters, both natural and manmade. Among them are the American burning of Toronto in 1812, the Honeymoon Bridge disaster at Niagara Falls in 1938, the Mississauga train derailment of 1979 and the ice storm of 1998. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Crimes and Capers of the Northwest is a rascal-laden romp through Washington, Oregon and Idaho of high-profile crimes and quirky capers that have taken place in both the most recent and the distant past: * Linda Burfield Hazzard pretended to be a doctor -- a "fasting specialist" -- who convinced her patients to starve themselves to death so she could profit from them * Clarence Dayton Hillman, a real estate manipulator, hired actors and staged fake scenery to lure unsuspecting customers into buying inferior land * Keith Hunter Jesperson was a truck driver and serial killer known as "The Happy Face Killer" because of the way he signed his letters to the media * William Dainard was a bumbling fool, yet he kidnapped nine-year-old George Weyerhauser of the Weyerhauser Timber Company off the street in the middle of the day and got George's father to pay a $200,000 ransom * Ted Bundy killed as many as 40 women throughout the Northwest states between 1974 and 1978; his favorite hunting grounds were college campuses * Mary Kay Letourneau, a married 34-year-old schoolteacher, fell in love with her 13-year-old student and had two children with him; after being imprisoned for six years as a child sex offender, the two married.* And more. A collection of the highly prolific crimes and quirky capers that have made headlines in Washingtion, Oregon and Idaho over the past 150 years. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Canadians don't spend a lot of time bragging, but as this collection shows, our citizens have a lot to be proud of--the many amazing firsts that have come from this country and its people and their impact on our culture and the world: * Alexander MacKenzie was the first recorded explorer to complete the transcontinental crossing of North America * In 1885, Banff National Park was the first patch of land ever recognized as a national park * Canadian-born Gideon Sundback was the first to patent a "separable fastener," a.k.a. the zipper, in 1913 * The first kidney transplant performed between identical twins took place at Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital in 1958 * Montreal's Maurice Richard was the first hockey player to record a 50-goal season in 1944-45 and the first to score more than 500 goals in his career * The Hudson's Bay Company, established on May 2, 1670, is the oldest, continuously operating company on the continent * The 12.9-kilometre-long Confederation Bridge between mainland Canada and Prince Edward Island is the world's longest uninterrupted span * In 1962, at just 15 years old, Petra Burka became the first woman figure skater in the world to complete a triple Salchow * And so much more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Our best friends.They can be pets or working dogs; they race for sticks and balls or find survivors of disasters, and they are the subjects of some of the most amazing and touching stories: * Employees of the Albany post office adopted a stray puppy named Owney, and in his life he traveled hundreds of thousands of miles with the mail to places around the world * John Dignard, victim of a brain injury, introduced the concept of memory dogs by training a German shepherd help him * Rescue dogs working 9/11 found a few survivors, but the remains they uncovered provided closure for grieving families * Times were tough for Jude Stringfellow, but a bipedal puppy named Faith taught her to hope again * The Sica family's golden retriever, Bullet, saved their three-week-old son from certain death from an undiagnosed heart condition * Stubby, a mongrel boxer mutt, became a hero on the front lines when his frenetic barking alerted sleeping soldiers to poisonous gas * Skippy, a hearing-ear dog, has given Kerena Marchant a taste of what freedom really means * Blue heeler cross Skidboot has made appearances on Jay Leno, Oprah and the Late Show with David Letterman to perform his amazing tricks * And so many more heartwarming stories. Man's best friend can be pets or working dogs, but whether they are the kind that race for sticks and balls or those that find survivors of disasters they can be the subject of some of the most amazing and touching stories. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. People often form strong attachments to the animals in their lives, and sometimes the connection is so deep that pets put their lives on the line for the ones they love: * Angel, a golden retriever belonging to 11-year-old Austin Forman of Boston Bar, BC, intercepted a cougar as it leapt at her owner *Ning Nong, a four-year-old pet elephant in Phuket, Thailand, knew instinctively when a tsunami was about to crest in 2004; she led many to higher ground, saving them from drowning in the Indian Ocean * Effie, a 15-year-old German shorthair from Pine City, Minnesota, and her owner were out for a walk when she began pulling on her leash to get her master to take an alternate route; they wound up rescuing a 94-year-old man * Lulu, a pot-bellied pig, halted traffic on the shores of Lake Erie and led a rescuer to her owner, who was suffering from a heart attack * A parakeet named Willie helped save two-year-old Hannah Kuusk from choking by alerting his owner * The persistent yowling of an orange cat named Gepetto saved his owner, Phyllis Birch, from deadly carbon monoxide poisoning * When Fiona Boyd got between a cow and its calf, she might have been killed or severely injured if not for the actions of Kerry, her 15-year-old chestnut mare.* And more Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Office jobs are renowned for being exciting, fulfilling and lucrative--NOT! Whether youre a cubicle newbie or a water cooler veteran, this book can help you to navigate the corridors of power, the pathways of indifference and the narrow gap that separates your crazy boss from your annoying co-workers.well, not really, but at least itll give you some humorous relief from the daily grind of office life. The trials and tribulations of working in an office are mercilessly skewered, and as always, its better to read about it than to live it! Things heard in an office: "The Internet is down, so I sent out an email to let everybody know." "The way I see it, I pay you to take the blame for the mistakes I make." "Everyone, I know youre all overworked and exhausted, and were behind, but Id like to see if we can meet yesterdays deadline ahead of time." Office worker: "Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part." Boss: "If Im paying you, yes, it does." "Can you work for free next week?" Glossary of Common Workplace Phrases: "Hope this helps." = "Are you so dumb that I have to spell it out for you even further?" "I have a few questions about the file you sent."= "What the hell am I supposed to do with this?" "Let's get together on this." = "presumably you are as confused as I am." Few company owners know how to do anything except own a company, so they have to hire other people (you) to do all the real work. Learn how to cope with them and the sh*t they say! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Political scandals abound in our country, no digging required.The windowsill of responsible government in Canada has become grimy with the dirt of recent lies and antics: The Conservatives have run roughshod over Parliament with their use of massive omnibus bills that include many smaller, unrelated pieces of legislation crammed into one bill, making it difficult for MPs to give each part the attention it deserves With its majority in Parliament, the Conservative government has essentially dismantled the system of multiparty committees that report back to the House on issues, preferring instead to consult only a select few with no comprehensive study Despite promises of Senate reform and fiscal accountability, the RCMP have charged Conservative senators Mike Duffy, Patrick Brazeau and others for fraud and breach of trust after four senators used Senate coffers as a money tree for their activities The cost to replace Canadas aging CF-18 fighter jets with F-35 Lightning II stealth aircraft has ballooned from $16 billion to $45 billion, and the F-35s are still in development The revelation of Julie Couillards history of past ties to the Hells Angels and her intimate relations with Maxime Bernier heated up the political scene when it was discovered that he left classified documents in her home, prompting his resignation as foreign affairs minister In 2008, rather than lose a vote of non-confidence and face voters after tabling an unpopular fiscal update, Harper convinced the Governor General to prorogue Parliament. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. With his tongue firmly planted in his cheek, humour writer Geordie Telfer rewrites some of the most celebrated and significant moments our country's history with everything from reality game shows to some interesting "what-ifs": * The Plains of Abraham -- Commander's Corner: If a couple of hockey commentators were hired to commentate on the 250th anniversary re-enactment of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, what would happen? * Almanack for the Invasion of Canada: What to do in case of imminent invasion by the US. Includes practical household tips! * Fur Trade Monopoly: Games night with the family will never be the same as you compete for utter dominance of Canada's fur trade! * The Charlottetown Conference of 1864: When the circus comes to town all those stodgy delegates in their stuffy top hats really cut loose! * 24 (short films about Tommy Douglas): Starring his real-life grandson, Kiefer Sutherland. Read the scripts and save the world (or at least universal healthcare) * A Hipster in the Diefenbunker: The cold war heats up with an unlikely run-in between a jive talking hipster and the Canadian establishment * And more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In 1909, the cup was commissioned by Albert Grey, Canada's Governor General, and was awarded for the first time to the Univerisity of Toronto Varsity Blues. The trophy is a silver chalice mounted on a large base, which holds the names of all the players and staff of the winning team. It has survived fire, breaking and being stolen and held for ransom twice in its life so far. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Soft cover. Condizione: As New. As new.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Minor wear. Binding tight, pages clean. Pictures available upon request.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. In Very Good Condition. May Have Shelf Wear To Edges and/or Turned Corners. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. ~ A fascinating examination of the international politics, pressures and personalities behind one of the most controversial decisions in Canadian history, the mothballing of the incredibly sophisticated jet fighter, the Avro Arrow.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. In Very Good Used Condition. May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Edges And/Or Turned Corners. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. By, Former Edmonton Newscaster Gordon Steike The Prohibition Laws Of The U.S. In The 1920S Led To Lucrative Dealings Between Business-Savvy Canadians And Their Mobster Connections Below The 49Th Parallel. The Stories In This Collection Are The Stuff Of Legends, With Brutal Slayings And Keystone Cop Adventures In Every Chapter. Witness A Historic Meeting Between Al Capone And Diamond Jim Grady, His Canadian Connection, In The Tunnels Beneath Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Read About The Rumrunners Of The Prairies, B.C., Central Canada And The Maritimes, Who Used Elaborate Ruses To Sneak Booze Past The Long Arm Of The Law On Both Sides Of The Border. You'll Meet A Rogue's Gallery Of Such Colourful Characters As Rocco Perri, The Purple Gang And Dutch Schulz In Mobsters And Rumrunners Of Canada.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: New. New Condition. May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Edges And/Or Turned Corners. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. The History Of Western Canada Has Its Share Of Disasters, Both Natural And Man-Made. The Devastation, The Loss Of Life And The Courage In The Face Of Adversity Make For Powerful And Poignant Stories That Are Well Told In This Collection By Bestselling Author Tony Hollihan. Among Them: - In The Early Morning Hours Of April 29, 1903, 30-Million Cubic Metres Of Limestone Fell From The Face Of Turtle Mountain, Burying Part Of The Town Of Frank, Alberta, And Killing An Estimated 70 People - Not Far From The Frank Slide And Just Seven Years Later, The Bellevue Coal Mine Disaster Claimed The Lives Of 30 Men - Manitoba's Red River Has Brought Disaster Many Times In The Form Of Mighty Floods But Never More Savagely Than When More Than 100,000 Winnipeg Residents Were Forced From Their Homes In 1950 - In March Of 1941, A Massive Blizzard Swept Across The Prairies, Killing 76 People. These Accounts And Many More Make Disasters Of Western Canada A Must-Read For Those With A Penchant For Powerful Human Dramas And Our Own Colourful History.

Soft cover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Trade pbk, excellent condition, clean, unmarked, likely unread copy. "After the defeat of Custer and the Seventh Cavalry at the Little Bighorn, Sitting Bull and his band fled north across the Medicine Line to escape the U.S. army. There, one man - Major James Walsh of the North-West Mounted Police - rode into Sitting Bull's frenzied camp to inform him that he would be protected in Canada as long as he obeyed its laws. From Walsh's bold move developed an improbable bond of respect and friendship between the legendary chief and his Mountie advocate that would last their lifetimes. Tony Hollihan narrates the tale of Sitting Bull's determined attempts to cling to the traditional Sioux way of life in the face of settlers and gold seekers who wanted the West for their own.".

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