Treasures of the National Archives of Canada

Treasures of the National Archives of Canada

Author: National Archives of Canada

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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A remarkable record of Canada's past, presenting a selection of some of the most valued historical documents in beautifully written and illustrated chapters that address: cartographic, architectural, and engineering records; documentary art records; philatelic records; government records; manuscripts and private records; genealogical records; moving images and sound records; and photographic records. In a final chapter, staff members of the Archives explain the various techniques used to preserve documents. 9.5x12.25". Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Terra Nostra

Terra Nostra

Author: Jeffrey S. Murray

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 2006-04-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0773586172

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Maps have been invaluable throughout Canada's history. They promised fame and fortune to early merchant-adventurers and guided army commanders. They legitimized a politician's dominion and allowed businessmen to stake new claims. And they helped ordinary citizens build communities.


Canada before Confederation: Maps at the Exhibition

Canada before Confederation: Maps at the Exhibition

Author: Chet Van Duzer

Publisher: Vernon Press

Published: 2018-01-15

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1622733460

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Each of the maps featured in this book was showcased in the exhibition “Canada before Confederation: Early Exploration and Mapping,” which took place in several locations, both in Canada and abroad, in Fall of 2017. The authors provide a scholarly study highlighting the importance and unique features of each of these jewels of cartographic history, with particular attention paid to how they demonstrate the development of Canadian identity at the same time that they reveal Indigenous knowledge of the lands now known as Canada.


Historical Dictionary of Canada

Historical Dictionary of Canada

Author: Stephen Azzi

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-04-15

Total Pages: 725

ISBN-13: 1538120348

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Canada has become a leader among the modern nations of the world. It has emerged as a modern industrial nation, and as a key player in the resource, commodities, and financial institutions that make up today’s world. This third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Canada contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. It includes over 700 cross-referenced entries on a wide range of topics, covering the broad sweep of Canadian history from long before European contact until present day. Topics include Indigenous peoples, women, religion, regions, politics, international affairs, arts and culture, the environment, the economy, language, and war. This is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Canada. It introduces readers to the successes and failures, the conflicts and accommodations, the events and trends that have shaped Canadian history.