Ghosts of the Canadian National Exhibition
Ghosts of the Canadian National Exhibition

Author: Richard Palmisano

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2011-06-21

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1459700708

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The Canadian National Exhibition grounds are so richly steeped in history that there are spirits that dwell there who like to come out and play and work. When one thinks of Toronto’s Canadian National Exhibition, memories of bright lights, cotton candy, the rush of people, and the excitement of rides spring to mind. But when the lights go down and the people head home, the fairground takes on a life of its own. The spirits that dwell there from the exhibition’s long history come out to play and work, even to scare the occasional employee. The grounds and buildings of the CNE are so richly steeped in history that they are a magnificent storehouse of energy. This area has been in continuous use since before the 18th century, starting with Fort Rouille in 1750 and Fort York in 1793. From murders to accidents, it is no surprise that Exhibition Place is haunted. There are many reasons for spirits to dwell in that site, but it may be the joy and excitement that tempts them to linger. These spirits carried the pride and accomplishment of being part of something grand, something that will live on beyond them. That’s the true spirit of the Canadian National Exhibition.

Tradescant's Rarities
Tradescant's Rarities

Author: Ashmolean Museum

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13:

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With a catalogue of the Surviving Early Collections

The Arrol, Arroll, and Arrell Families
The Arrol, Arroll, and Arrell Families

Author: John Arrol

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 848

ISBN-13:

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Chiefly record of the history of the Arrol family name and origins. Contains descendants of various families from Scotland. Descendants lived in Canada, Germany, England, New Zealand, Scotland, Australia, India, France, and various areas of the United States.

West of the Great Divide
West of the Great Divide

Author: Robert D. Turner

Publisher: Winlaw, B.C. : Sono Nis Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9781550391312

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Updated edition. A complete and detailed history of the CPR in B.C., from the glorious days of huge steam locomotives and elegant dining, to the luxurious Canadian and modern diesels hauling coal and containers. Included are the personal stories of the men who built this railway, and the enormous construction problems, hazards, frustrations, tragedies and engineering triumphs. Detailed accounts of day-to-day operations, endless battles with winter snows and mountain grades. The steam era of the 1920s to 1950s receives particular attention. Over 400 dramatic vintage photos capture the CPR's first century in British Columbia.

The Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors
The Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors

Author: Robert M. Ritter

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780198662396

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This book aims to provide a one-stop reference with comprehensive and helpful advice on a very broad range of issues encountered when writing or editing, either professionally or whilst studying. A completely expanded, revised, and updated version of the first edition, it presents the house style of Oxford University Press, drawing on the experience of the Dictionary Department and the Presss in-house academic desk editors. It gives clear advice on common spelling difficulties, names ofpeople and places, foreign words and phrases, abbreviations, and broad aspects of usage, including capitalization and punctuation.