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A remarkable record of Canada's past, presenting a selection of some of the most valued historical documents in beautifully written and illustrated chapters that address: cartographic, architectural, and engineering records; documentary art records; philatelic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

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.

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.

ISBD
ISBD

Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Cataloguing Section. Standing Committee

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 3110263793

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This is the new edition of the first consolidated ISBD that was published in 2007. The first years of usage have led to interesting and useful corrections and additions. Many cataloguers and practitioners worldwide will welcome this updated first class tool, which is useful and applicable for descriptions of bibliographic resources in any type of catalogue.