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Looking for Old Ontario

Author : Thomas F. McIlwraith
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 9780802076588
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (765 download)

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Download or read book Looking for Old Ontario written by Thomas F. McIlwraith and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The slogan on Ontario's licence plates, 'Yours to Discover,' was designed to promote travel opportunities within the province. Every year, thousands of tourists drive along country roads, past farmyards and through hamlets, en route to popular vacation spots. In Looking for Old Ontario, Thomas McIlwraith shows that many destinations are closer at hand than one might imagine, and invites travellers to rediscover familiar countryside landmarks by 'reading' them as chapters in a rich historical narrative. Surveyors long ago scored Ontario's land, and generations have since inscribed it with residences, businesses, and institutions. This book, the result of thirty years of field work and archival research, is a reflection on and an interpretation of the ways in which the land and its inhabitants interrelate. Looking for Old Ontario guides readers through the vernacular landscape of the province, examining barns, fences, jails, post offices, inns, mills, canals, railways, roadsides, cemeteries, and much more. McIlwraith emphasizes ordinary features of the cultural landscape which communicate social meaning to the observant eye. The landscape tells us that Ontario has been inhabited by thrifty people; this we can conclude by looking at the economical use and reuse of construction materials. Yet the landscape also tells us that Ontario's residents have been inclined to show off: consider the province's unusually large number of elegant brick dwellings. To read a landscape is to think about such connections, and McIlwraith's contemplative style differentiates his work from manuals or handbooks. Since landscape interpretation is a highly visual subject, Looking for Old Ontario is extensively illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps. It will be useful to general readers interested in recognizing the broader meanings of their communities' heritage, as well as to students of geography, history, and planning.

William Wye Smith

Author : Scott A. McLean
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1459720903
Total Pages : 427 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book William Wye Smith written by Scott A. McLean and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2008-11-10 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many writers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries emphasized the virtues of early rural pioneers and life on the land as a general criticism of what they perceived to be the negative, alienating influence of Ontario's rapid urban and industrial expansion. Such work often highlighted the difficulties the recent emigrant faced: the clearing of forest and the breaking of new ground, the isolation and long Canadian winters; however they in turn celebrated the progress demonstrated in the pioneer's domination over nature, the establishment of thriving communities and the extension of transportation networks. William Wye Smith, a popular nineteenth century Upper Canadian poet, was no exception. Smith prepared his Canadian Reminiscences, a hand-written compilation of anecdotes collected during his lifetime that relate to his experience as journalist, clergyman and son of Scottish settlers, to provide his own unique perspective of pioneer life. This fully annotated version of Smith's unpublished manuscript highlights Smith's unwitting testimony to the social life of the province, his relationship to the construction and maintenance of Scottish and Canadian identity, as well as his position in literary history.

The History and Archaeology of the Iroquois du Nord

Author : Ronald F. Williamson
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
ISBN 13 : 077663982X
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book The History and Archaeology of the Iroquois du Nord written by Ronald F. Williamson and published by University of Ottawa Press. This book was released on 2023-03-21 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the mid-to late 1660s and early 1670s, the Haudenosaunee established a series of settlements at strategic locations along the trade routes inland at short distances from the north shore of Lake Ontario. From east to west, these communities consisted of Ganneious, on Napanee or Hay Bay, on the Bay of Quinte; Kenté, near the isthmus of the Quinte Peninsula; Ganaraské, at the mouth of the Ganaraska River; Quintio, on Rice Lake; Ganatsekwyagon, near the mouth of the Rouge River; Teiaiagon, near the mouth of the Humber River; and Qutinaouatoua, inland from the western end of Lake Ontario. All of these settlements likely contained people from several Haudenosaunee nations as well as former Ontario Iroquoians who had been adopted by the Haudenosaunee. These self-sufficient places acted as bases for their own inhabitants but also served as stopovers for south shore Haudenosaunee on their way to and from the beaver hunt beyond the lower Great Lakes. The Cayuga village of Kenté was where, in 1668, the Sulpicians established a mission by the same name, which became the basis for the region’s later name of Quinte. In 1676, a short-lived subsidiary mission was established at Teiaiagon. It appears that most of the north shore villages were abandoned by 1688. This volume brings together traditional Indigenous knowledge as well as documentary and recent archaeological evidence of this period and focuses on describing the historical context and efforts to find the settlements and presents examinations of the unique material culture found at them and at similar communities in the Haudenosaunee homeland. Available formats: trade paperback and accessible PDF

A Turn of Light

Author : Julie E. Czerneda
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0756409527
Total Pages : 834 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (564 download)

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Download or read book A Turn of Light written by Julie E. Czerneda and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The pastoral valley of Marrowdell is home to a small pioneer settlement of refugees, lush fields of grain, enigmatic house toads -- and Jenn Nalynn, the miller's daughter. Life here is full of laughter and peace, as well as hard work, and no one bothers overmuch about the outside world. Except Jenn Nalynn. ... Long ago, a cataclysm of misused power pinned Marrowdell to the Verge, a place of wild magic, home to dragons and even stranger creatures. Should Jenn step beyond Marrowdell, she will pull the worlds asunder. ... But time is running out. What Jenn unknowingly feels is the rise of the Verge's magic within her, a magic that will threaten her and those she loves."--Page 4 of cover.

Toronto Sketches 6

Author : Mike Filey
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 155002339X
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Toronto Sketches 6 written by Mike Filey and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These are collections of Mike Fileys best work from his popular and long-running Toronto Sun column, "The Way We Were."

Vernacular Architecture Newsletter

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Vernacular Architecture Newsletter written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Across This Land

Author : John C. Hudson
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN 13 : 1421437589
Total Pages : 553 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Across This Land written by John C. Hudson and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating overview of the lands and peoples of the United States and Canada, both past and present. Based on decades of research and written in clear, concise prose by one of the foremost geographers in North America, John C. Hudson's Across This Land is a comprehensive regional geography of the North American continent. Dividing the terrain into ten regions, which are then subdivided into twenty-seven smaller areas, Hudson's brisk narrative reveals the dynamic processes of each area's distinctive place-specific characteristics. Focusing on how human activities have shaped and have been shaped by the natural environment, Hudson considers physical, political, and historical geography. He also highlights related topics, including resource exploitation, economic development, and population change. Praised in its first edition as a readable and reliable interpretation of United States and Canadian geography, the revised Across This Land retains these strengths while adding substantial new material. Incorporating the latest available population and economic data, this thoroughly updated edition includes • reflections on new developments, such as resource schemes, Native governments in Atlantic Canada, and the role of climate change in the Arctic • a new section focused on the US Pacific insular territories west of Hawaii • evolving views of oil and gas production resulting from the introduction of hydraulic fracturing • revised text and maps involving agricultural production based on the 2017 Census of Agriculture • current place names • more than 130 photographs The most extensive regional geography of the North American continent on the market, Hudson's Across This Land will continue as the standard text in geography courses dealing with Canada and the United States, as well as a popular reference work for scholars, students, and lay readers.

Youth Crisis Services, 1972

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Labor and Public Welfare
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Youth Crisis Services, 1972 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Labor and Public Welfare and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Regional Geography of the United States and Canada

Author : Daniel R. Montello
Publisher : Waveland Press
ISBN 13 : 1478647124
Total Pages : 602 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (786 download)

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Download or read book Regional Geography of the United States and Canada written by Daniel R. Montello and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2021-03-29 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth and thoroughly revised edition of Regional Geography of the United States and Canada provides a rich and comprehensive overview of both the physical and human geography of these two countries, and in the true spirit of geography, the interactions and interrelations of the physical and human. Following long traditions of the discipline of geography, this text incorporates words, maps, drawings, photographs, and numerical data to present its information in an engaging way. After covering beneficial precursor topics—such as the basics of physical and human geography—the text explores fifteen regions of the US and Canada. The authors observe and describe our planet’s geography in thorough and accessible detail, while laying out the spatial basics of the location, shape, and size of the different regions, and summarizes their most distinctive thematic qualities. Physical topics covered include the region’s topography and landforms, soils, climate, hydrography, vegetation, and wildlife. The human topics include the region’s population; the ethnicities and settlement history of its people; economic activities, including agriculture, forestry, mining, fishing, manufacturing, and service industries; cities; and transportation. In-depth essays expand on specific topics of interest and importance, while outlook sections prognosticate about the near future of the regions. Each chapter concludes with a bibliography of books, articles, and reports that provide further sources for the interested reader.

Linking Industry and Ecology

Author : Ray Côté
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 0774832681
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book Linking Industry and Ecology written by Ray Côté and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It might, at first glance, seem to many that industry and ecology make strange bedfellows. For proponents of sustainable development, however, such a union is crucial. How else are we to make the industries that are so central to modern societies consistent with our visions of a sustainable future? Linking Industry and Ecology explores the origins, promise, and relevance of the emerging field of industrial ecology. It situates industrial ecology within the broader range of environmental management strategies and concepts, from the practices of pollution prevention through life cycle management, to the more fundamental shift toward dematerialization and ecological design. The book makes a compelling argument for the need to think ecologically to develop innovative and competitive industrial policy. The contributors to this volume draw on their experience in a variety of disciplines to chart a clear path for industrial ecology. Their work not only affirms what has been learned to date in this nascent field but also provides new insight for a discourse traditionally dominated by natural scientists and engineers, by demonstrating that technologies are socially and politically embedded.

Methodological Challenges in Nature-Culture and Environmental History Research

Author : Jocelyn Thorpe
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317353560
Total Pages : 495 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Methodological Challenges in Nature-Culture and Environmental History Research written by Jocelyn Thorpe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the challenges and possibilities of conducting cultural environmental history research today. Disciplinary commitments certainly influence the questions scholars ask and the ways they seek out answers, but some methodological challenges go beyond the boundaries of any one discipline. The book examines: how to account for the fact that humans are not the only actors in history yet dominate archival records; how to attend to the non-visual senses when traditional sources offer only a two-dimensional, non-sensory version of the past; how to decolonize research in and beyond the archives; and how effectively to use sources and means of communication made available in the digital age. This book will be a valuable resource for those interested in environmental history and politics, sustainable development and historical geography.

Canadian Periodical Index

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1740 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Canadian Periodical Index written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 1740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Hearings, Reports and Prints of the Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Public Welfare
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1612 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Hearings, Reports and Prints of the Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Public Welfare and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 1612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Spirit of '76

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Spirit of '76 written by and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Paikin on Ontario's Premiers 2-Book Bundle

Author : Steve Paikin
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1459738330
Total Pages : 1262 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book Paikin on Ontario's Premiers 2-Book Bundle written by Steve Paikin and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-10-22 with total page 1262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique perspective on Ontario's most powerful political leaders from one of Canada's most astute and respected journalists. Includes: Bill Davis: Nation Builder, and Not So Bland After All A biography of perhaps Ontario’s most important premier, who, despite having been out of public life for thirty years, is remembered fondly by many as the head of one of Ontario’s most progressive, yet conservative, governments. Paikin and the Premiers: Personal Reflections on a Half-Century of Ontario Leaders A rare, uniform perspective on premiers John Robarts, Bill Davis, Frank Miller, David Peterson, Bob Rae, Mike Harris, Ernie Eves, Dalton McGuinty, and Kathleen Wynne from the vantage point of one of Canada's most astute and respected journalists.

A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration

Author : F. S. Brereton
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration written by F. S. Brereton and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration' by F. S. Brereton, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the Canadian immigration experience, following the life of a young boy as he navigates the challenges and opportunities of a new land. Brereton's writing style is engaging and vivid, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the historical and cultural context of late 19th century Canada. The book seamlessly blends elements of adventure, coming-of-age, and historical fiction, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre. Brereton's meticulous research and attention to detail bring the setting and characters to life, making the story both informative and entertaining. F. S. Brereton, a prolific author known for his historical fiction novels, draws on his own experiences and observations to craft a tale that reflects the spirit of Canadian immigration during the time period. His nuanced understanding of the immigrant experience and his ability to capture the essence of Canadian life make 'A Boy of the Dominion' a valuable contribution to literature. I highly recommend 'A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration' to readers who enjoy historical fiction, coming-of-age stories, and captivating narratives that delve into the immigrant experience. Brereton's masterful storytelling and insightful commentary make this book a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history and literature.

Supporting Older Persons on Their Aging Journey

Author : Idevania Costa
Publisher : Canadian Scholars
ISBN 13 : 1773384279
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book Supporting Older Persons on Their Aging Journey written by Idevania Costa and published by Canadian Scholars. This book was released on 2024-08-12 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supporting Older Persons on Their Aging Journey provides an emancipatory, holistic, patient-centred, and decolonizing approach to nursing practice for older persons and caregivers, focusing on their unique needs and experiences. Providing a general overview of aging and well-being, this text identifies trends in present nursing practice, discusses the future of an aging population, and seeks to create opportunities for individuals to live well with chronic conditions. With a focus on collaboration and context as the keys to providing quality care that promotes health, well-being, and safety, the chapters discuss prevention strategies for successfully navigating life transitions. The authors encourage learners to creatively and collaboratively consider opportunities to support older people, their families, and caregivers so they may thrive, flourish, maintain their dignity, and fully define their own quality of life as they navigate the challenges of aging and illness. This vital text is essential for nursing programs in universities and colleges within Canada, intended for courses on older persons, aging, or gerontological nursing.