When the Whalers Were Up North


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Oral histories of the 100 years of British and American whaling off the east coast of Canada and in Hudson Bay, as experienced by the native people who fed, clothed, and hunted with the whalers. Illustrated with modern drawings (some in color), and photographs from the period. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




Profiles of Canada


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This book brings together contributions on a wide range of topics, including regionalism, the North, demography, ethnicity, culture, and sport, to create a comprehensive and interesting introduction to Canadian society. The addition of a short story by Alistair MacLeod is a creative departure from the academic writing of the other chapters. This updated edition is an innovative collection that combines depth, breadth, sophistication, and readability to offer the reader a comprehensive overview of Canada. Contributors include Michael Howlett, Alistair MacLeod, Don Rubin, and Patricia Monture-Angus and subjects include public policy, theatre, minorities, globalisation, and aboriginal women.




Arctic Bibliography


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Arctic Exploration and Development, C. 500 B.C. to 1915


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Chronological listing of expeditions and voyages of exploration, including major whaling, trading and hunting expeditions, in the circumpolar north, with index of ships and list of main expedition members.







The Geography of the Canadian North


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This discussion of the Canadian North (Northwest Territories and Yukon as well as northern Quebec and northern parts of the provinces) considers perceptions of the north, physical geography, history, economic development, native development, land claims and future prospects.




Inuit Studies


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Canadian Geographical Journal


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Volumes for 1930-Dec. 1930 include section "Amongst the new books."




Lethbridge, Its Coal Industry


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America, History and Life


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Article abstracts and citations of reviews and dissertations covering the United States and Canada.