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Book Synopsis Dundurn Railroad 6-Book Bundle by : Ron Brown
Download or read book Dundurn Railroad 6-Book Bundle written by Ron Brown and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-07-23 with total page 1900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must for any Canadian railroad aficionado, this special bundle gathers six books in one for a can’t-miss retrospective of the nation’s railway history. Rails Over the Mountains Explore western Canada’s rich railway history, travelling from the grand railway hotels and rustic stations to relive a time when trains used to rumble in the West. Rails to the Atlantic Explore eastern Canada’s railway heritage, including stations from the late 1850s, grand hotels, bridges, and roundhouses. The Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore Once the lifeblood of Canada, railways and heritage stations are a fading part of the patrimony of communities across the nation. Rails Across Ontario Train buffs and history lovers now have a book that explores the heritage of Ontario’s railways, from its oldest stations to its highest bridges, most glamorous hotels and historic train rides. Rails Across the Prairies Canada’s rail lines were pivotal in establishing the icons that mark today’s landscape: massive bridges, sentinel-like grain elevators, pattern-book wayside stations. In Search of the Grand Trunk Discover the legacy and lore of Ontario’s railway era by exploring the lost and abandoned rail lines that once were essential to the province’s well-being.
Book Synopsis Dundurn Railroad Bundle by : Ron Brown
Download or read book Dundurn Railroad Bundle written by Ron Brown and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2014-01-17 with total page 1211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ron Brown is Canada’s leading literary authority on the history of Canada’s railroads, particularly those now-lost branches from the golden age of steam that once ran like veins and arteries throughout the country. This special four-book bundle collects several of his titles, including: the poignant The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore, an examination of the railroad’s impact on communities – when it leaves town as well; Rails Across Ontario and Rails Across the Prairies, which trace the development of rail across the country and its economic and social impact; and In Search of the Grand Trunk, which takes a close look at Ontario’s railway heritage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Brown’s books are entertaining but also meticulously researched. This bundle is a treasure trove for the railway enthusiast. Includes: In Search of the Grand Trunk Rails Across Ontario Rails Across the Prairies The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore
Book Synopsis Dundurn Railroad 5-Book Bundle by : Ron Brown
Download or read book Dundurn Railroad 5-Book Bundle written by Ron Brown and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2015-08-08 with total page 1611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ron Brown is Canada’s leading literary authority on the history of Canada’s railways, particularly those now-lost branches from the golden age of steam that once ran like veins and arteries throughout the country. This special five-book bundle collects several of his titles, including: In Search of the Grand Trunk, which takes a close look at Ontario’s railway heritage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; the poignant The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore, an examination of the railroad’s impact on communities — when it leaves town; and Rails Across Ontario, Rails Across the Prairies, and the new Rails to the Atlantic, which trace the development of rail across the country and its economic and social impact. Brown’s books are entertaining but also meticulously researched. This bundle is a treasure trove for the railway enthusiast. Includes: In Search of the Grand Trunk Rails Across the Prairies Rails Across Ontario The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore Rails to the Atlantic
Book Synopsis Real Hauntings 4-Book Bundle by : Mark Leslie
Download or read book Real Hauntings 4-Book Bundle written by Mark Leslie and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-05-28 with total page 966 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience a ghostly thrill with Mark Leslie’s four books on strange supernatural happenings. Creepy Capital True stories of ghostly encounters and creepy locales lurk throughout the Ottawa region. Come along with Canada’s paranormal raconteur extraordinaire, Mark Leslie, and discover the first-person accounts of ghostly happenings at landmarks throughout the historic city and surrounding towns. Haunted Hamilton From the Hermitage ruins to Dundurn Castle, from the Customs House to Stoney Creek Battlefield Park, the city of Hamilton, Ontario, is steeped in a rich history and culture. But beneath the surface of the Steel City there dwells a darker heart — from the shadows of yesteryear arise the unexplained, the bizarre, and the chilling. Spooky Sudbury From haunted mine shafts to inexplicable lights in the northern sky, there are strange things afoot in the peaceful northern municipality of Sudbury; eerie phenomenon that will amaze, give you pause, make you wonder, and have you looking twice at what might first appear to be innocent shadows. Tomes of Terror It’s been said that books have a life of their own, but there’s more than literature lurking in the cobwebbed recesses of dusty bookstores and libraries across Canada. Read about some of the most celebrated and eerie bookish haunts, and try to brush off that feeling of someone watching from just over your shoulder...
Book Synopsis Arlene Chan 4-Book Bundle by : Arlene Chan
Download or read book Arlene Chan 4-Book Bundle written by Arlene Chan and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 982 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Third-generation Chinese-Canadian Arlene Chan shares the rich histories of Toronto’s Chinese-Canadian communities in this special four-book bundle. Includes: The Chinese Community in Toronto The history of the Chinese community in Toronto is rich with stories drawn from over 150 years of life in Canada. Stories, photographs, newspaper reports, maps, and charts will bring to life the little-known and dark history of the Chinese community, showing how the Chinese make a significant contribution to the vibrant and diverse mosaic that makes Toronto one of the most multicultural cities in the world. The Chinese in Toronto from 1878 In 1894 Toronto’s Chinese population numbered 50. Today, no less than seven Chinatowns serve the second-largest visible minority in the city, with a population of half a million. With their many achievements, the Chinese have become a vibrant part of the diverse mosaic that makes Toronto one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Paddles Up! Dragon Boat Racing in Canada Paddles Up! provides an in-depth look at dragon boating from its beginnings in ancient China to the modern-day prominence of Canadian teams on the international scene, as told in the words of top coaches of men’s and women’s teams, experts and enthusiasts, and sports health professionals across Canada. Spirit of the Dragon: The Story of Jean Lumb The Order of Canada, the country’s highest honour, is awarded to those who have made a distinct contribution to Canadian life. The late Jean Lumb received the Order of Canada, among other awards, for her role in changing Canada’s immigration laws that separated Chinese families, and for her contribution in saving Chinatowns across Canada.
Book Synopsis Canadian Cultural Heritage 4-Book Bundle by : Peggy Dymond Leavey
Download or read book Canadian Cultural Heritage 4-Book Bundle written by Peggy Dymond Leavey and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2015-04-25 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting four titles in the Quest Biography series profiling prominent figures in Canada’s history. In these four books, we explore the cultural heritage at the roots of Canada’s present-day multicultural society. In the lives of abolitionist Underground Railway hero Harriet Tubman, Metis revolutionary Louis Riel, frontiersman Simon Girty, and aboriginal elder stateswoman Molly Brant, we discover that the struggle for inclusion and human rights has existed since the dawn of Canada’s modern history. Includes: Harriet Tubman Louis Riel Simon Girty Molly Brant
Book Synopsis The Ladies Killing Circle Anthology 4-Book Bundle by : Joan Boswell
Download or read book The Ladies Killing Circle Anthology 4-Book Bundle written by Joan Boswell and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2013-10-07 with total page 1124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ebook bundle present all four of the Ladies Killing Circle's wicked collections of twisted and witty crime fiction.
Book Synopsis Canadian Railways 2-Book Bundle by : David R.P. Guay
Download or read book Canadian Railways 2-Book Bundle written by David R.P. Guay and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-07-16 with total page 977 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transportation history buffs rejoice. Ride the rails and the waves in this special two-book collection on the great railways from Canada’s past. Passenger and Merchant Ships of the Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern Railways The first detailed account of the rise and fall of the maritime branches of two of Canada’s great transcontinental railways of the early twentieth century: the Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern. Great Western Railway of Canada It was one of the great railways that opened up Canada, and played a huge role in the development of Hamilton, the site of its head offices. Yet the rise and fall of the Great Western Railway has been almost lost to memory. David R.P. Guay provides the authoritative book of a great Canadian railway that history forgot.
Book Synopsis Charlie Salter Mysteries 4-Book Bundle by : Eric Wright
Download or read book Charlie Salter Mysteries 4-Book Bundle written by Eric Wright and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2013-08-12 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quadruple edition of the entire Charlie Salter Mystery series presents the complete stories of Eric Wright’s wry and much-loved detective Salter. This digital bundle includes The Night the Gods Smiled, Smoke Detector, Death in the Old Country, and the fourth and final mystery, The Last Hand.
Book Synopsis Thaddeus Lewis Mysteries 4-Book Bundle by : Janet Kellough
Download or read book Thaddeus Lewis Mysteries 4-Book Bundle written by Janet Kellough and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2015-07-11 with total page 1114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ebook bundle contains the first four novels of the Thaddeus Lewis Mystery series. During the wild era before Confederation, Thaddeus Lewis, a “saddlebag” preacher, mourns the mysterious death of his daughter Sarah as he rides to his new posting in Prince Edward County. But soon other deaths hang over Lewis’s head. And the list of suspects is growing ... “A four star selection that will be loved by all mystery fans.” — Suspense Magazine “Kellough does a fine job of bringing life to the times and to her ministerial hero on horseback.” — The National Post Includes: The Burying Ground — Thaddeus Lewis Mystery #4 (NEW!) Thaddeus reunites with an old friend in less-than-cheerful circumstances to catch a grave robber who is preying on a vagrants’ cemetery and stealing more than bodies. The two soon find themselves entangled in a mystery that stretches back to the typhus epidemic of 1847, and the legacy of a scandal many would prefer left buried. 47 Sorrows — Thaddeus Lewis Mystery #3 In 1847 “Black” 100,000 Irish emigrants are fleeing to Canada. When a corpse washes up naked but for a small green ribbon, the mystery exposes a vendetta that began in Ireland. Sowing Poison — Thaddeus Lewis Mystery #2 The wife of a vanished man begins to hold seances for villagers, claiming she can contact the dead. Thaddeus’s ethical objections propel him on a twisted path. On the Head of a Pin — Thaddeus Lewis Mystery #1 With a serial killer loose in Upper Canada, Lewis must track the culprit across a colony convulsed by invasion and fear. His only clues are a Book of Proverbs and a small painted pin left with the victims.
Book Synopsis Christopher Dinsdale's Historical Adventures 4-Book Bundle by : Christopher Dinsdale
Download or read book Christopher Dinsdale's Historical Adventures 4-Book Bundle written by Christopher Dinsdale and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-11-28 with total page 843 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warring Norsemen, treasure hidden on Oak Island, and mystical adventures on the Irish Isles. Journey through time with the historical adventures in this special four-book collection. Includes: Broken Circle Jesse, a twelve-year-old boy of Native American descent, grudgingly follows through with his deceased father’s request that he join his uncle on a special camping trip. During their first night around the campfire, Jesse has a vision, and the adventure begins. Stolen Away Keira, kidnapped from Ireland by Vikings, is a slave living in legendary Vinland. Two native bands, the Beothuck and the Thule, are also fighting over the land, thrusting the Norsemen into war. While the Vikings search for a new home, an accident at sea leaves Keira miraculously saved by a Beothuck warrior. Betrayed: The Legend of Oak Island Connor MacDonald and his mother encounter Norwegian prince and Earl of Orkney Henry Sinclair, an adventurer who has sailed to the farthest reaches of the known world, who rescues them from highwaymen. Events soon lead Connor, now a squire, his friend Angus and Prince Henry to the shores of Vinland and to Oak Island. The Emerald Key Jamie Galway wakes up from a coma one morning in 1847 after a confrontation with British soldiers. His brother, Ryan, and the ancient Irish text they had sworn to protect are missing. Jamie learns that his brother has been thrown onto a ship bound for Canada, and he must cross the Atlantic to find his brother and the lost key.
Book Synopsis Cordi O'Callaghan Mysteries 4-Book Bundle by : Suzanne F. Kingsmill
Download or read book Cordi O'Callaghan Mysteries 4-Book Bundle written by Suzanne F. Kingsmill and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-07-09 with total page 1023 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suzanne Kingsmill’s acclaimed murder mysteries, starring quirky zoologist-turned-sleuth Cordi O’Callaghan, is back and better than ever. This special bundle gathers all four books in one. Crazy Dead Struggling to escape the sticky blackness of a clinical depression, zoologist Cordi O’Callaghan is admitted to a psychiatric ward in Toronto. As she slowly recovers, one of the patients goes missing. Cordi must convince a skeptical staff that the woman has been murdered, and solve the case while healing her mind. Dying for Murder When zoologist Cordi O’Callaghan sets off for a remote research station off the coast of South Carolina, she expects to study birdsong in tranquility, but ends up stumbling into a hurricane, and murder. Innocent Murderer Zoology professor Cordi O’Callaghan becomes entangled in the deaths of two of her fellow passengers aboard the Susanna Moodie, a tourist ship in the Canadian Arctic. The fatalities are ruled accidental, but Cordi suspects they’re anything but. Forever Dead Zoology professor Cordi O’Callaghan keeps one stumble ahead of a murderer as she follows a path littered with motives.
Book Synopsis Polly Deacon Mysteries 4-Book Bundle by : H. Mel Malton
Download or read book Polly Deacon Mysteries 4-Book Bundle written by H. Mel Malton and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2013-10-20 with total page 1131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quadruple edition of the Polly Deacon mysteries presents all four hilarious Polly Deacon novels. Includes Down in the Dumps Cue the Dead Guy Dead Cow in Aisle Three One Large Coffin to Go
Book Synopsis Peggy Henderson Adventures 4-Book Bundle by : Gina McMurchy-Barber
Download or read book Peggy Henderson Adventures 4-Book Bundle written by Gina McMurchy-Barber and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2015-11-21 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This four-book bundle collects the adventures of twelve-year-old adventurer and bone expert Peggy Henderson. Includes: Reading the Bones – #1 Circumstances beyond her control make Peggy move to the quiet town of Crescent Beach, B.C. to live with her aunt and uncle. She learns that her home and the entire seaside town were built on top of a 5,000-year-old Coast Salish fishing village. With the help of an elderly archaeologist, Peggy comes to know the ancient storyteller buried in her yard in a way that few others can ... by reading the bones. Broken Bones – #2 A vandalized burial in an abandoned pioneer cemetery brings Peggy and her elderly archaeologist friend Eddy to Golden, British Columbia, to excavate. Since the wooden burial markers disintegrated long ago, Peggy and Eddy have no way of knowing the dead man’s identity. But when Eddy discovers the vertebrae at the base of the skull are crushed, a sure sign the cause of death was hanging, they have their first clue. Bone Deep – #3 When archaeologists discover a two-hundred-year-old shipwreck, Peggy decides she’ll do whatever it takes to take part in the expedition. But first she needs to convince her mom to let her go, and to pay for scuba diving lessons. To complicate matters even more, Peggy’s Great Aunt Beatrix comes to stay, and she’s bent on changing Peggy from a twelve-year-old adventure-seeking tomboy to a proper young lady. Help comes in the most unlikely of places when Peggy gets her hands on a copy of the captain’s log from the doomed ship, which holds the key to navigating stormy relationships. A Bone to Pick – #4 When Peggy finds her way into an archaeological dig on the coast of Newfoundland, she discovers a long-lost gravesite while wandering the grassy hills. But will her attitude keep her from participating in the excavation of a brave Viking girl?
Book Synopsis B.J. Bayle's Historical Fiction 4-Book Bundle by : B.J. Bayle
Download or read book B.J. Bayle's Historical Fiction 4-Book Bundle written by B.J. Bayle and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special four-book collection features stories of bravery and courage about early settlers and their relationships with the indigenous peoples of Canada. B.J. Bayle's young adult fiction brings Canada's past alive on the page. Includes: Red River Rising In 1813, Angus, a young Scot, and his family endure hardships as they attempt to start a new life in Canada. As they struggle to survive, they find themselves caught up in the rivalry between two fur-trading empires. Shadow Riders In 1874 Rob McCann and his adopted Native brother Luke frantically chase after the thieves who have stolen their horses and wounded their father. They seek out the help of the North-West Mounted Police, and as Colonel George French attempts to escort the boys home, the brothers tag along with the NWMP men on an 800-mile journey. Battle Cry at Batoche Ben Muldoon witnesses the struggle of the Metis and Cree in the Saskatchewan River Valley in 1885. He is caught between his loyalty to a friend and the authority of an uncle. Perilous Passage In 1809, Peter, a victim of amnesia, embarks on a series of amazing adventures with David Thompson, soon to become a famous explorer and mapmaker.
Book Synopsis Bob Henderson's Trails and Tales 4-Book Bundle by : Bob Henderson
Download or read book Bob Henderson's Trails and Tales 4-Book Bundle written by Bob Henderson and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-05-30 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hit the trails with naturalist and raconteur Bob Henderson in this four-book bundle! From folklore to heritage, with a hefty dose of the Scandinavian outdoor-living ethos of friluftsliv, Henderson fires the imagination, urging Ontarians to reignite their relationship with nature. Includes: Every Trail Has a Story More Trails More Tales Nature First Pike’s Portage
Book Synopsis Stonechild and Rouleau Mysteries 4-Book Bundle by : Brenda Chapman
Download or read book Stonechild and Rouleau Mysteries 4-Book Bundle written by Brenda Chapman and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 1233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When damaged, brilliant detective Kala Stonechild and workaholic staff sergeant Jacques Rouleau get paired up, pieces start falling into place. The series has been called “deeply atmospheric and tightly plotted” and praised for its grit. Now, the first four mysteries are available together in an ebook-exclusive bundle at a special price. Includes: Cold Mourning – Book #1 A week before Christmas, wealthy businessman Tom Underwood disappears into thin air, with more than enough people wanting him dead. Kala Stonechild is a new member of the specialized Ottawa Police unit tasked with bringing him home for the holidays, but a killer has other plans. Who can you trust when love turns to hate and murder stalks a family? Butterfly Kills – Book #2 Rouleau is in a new job in a new city. He’s in a fight against time to keep his dysfunctional team together long enough to get to sort out the innocent from the evil. Tumbled Graves – Book #3 When Adele Delaney and her daughter go missing, Kala Stonechild and Paul Gundersund investigate. Adele’s body soon turns up — dead, with no sign of her daughter. Struggling to to keep the case on track and her own life under control, Stonechild learns the dead woman had ties to a Montreal biker gang and heads to Quebec to find the missing piece. Shallow End – Book #4, NEW! Convicted child molester Jane Thompson has made parole, but one month later the body of the student she was found guilty of abusing is found on the shores of Lake Ontario. Sergeant Rouleau assigns Officers Stonechild and Gundersund to head up the murder investigation, but things quickly get ugly, and not just with the case.
