The original works of foreign classics, including the most representative literary masters and the most influential representative works.

The original works of foreign classics, including the most representative literary masters and the most influential representative works.

The Federation of Canada 1867-1917 is an intricate anthology that explores the formative years of the Canadian confederation through a tapestry of historical narratives, analyses, and reflections. This collection brings together a diverse array of literary styles, from historical recounts to critical essays, offering a panoramic view of Canada as it navigated its first half-century of nationhood. It investigates the political, social, and economic transformations that defined the period, c...

Stephen Leacock shot to popular acclaim as a humor writer prone to penning absurdist vignettes and other mirthful morsels. However, he was trained as a political economist and spent much of his life working in this and several other academic disciplines. The collaborative volume The Dawn of Canadian History showcases Leacock's strengths as a scholar and thinker.

The Federation of Canada 1867-1917 offers a compelling exploration of the political, social, and cultural evolution of Canada during its formative years. This anthology traverses a range of literary styles, from insightful essays to reflective commentaries, encapsulating the diverse narratives that have shaped the Canadian identity. Integral to this collection are standout pieces that illuminate transformative events such as the confederation and its subsequent developments, evaluated not ...

This file includes The Dawn of Canadian History, A Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada and The Mariner of Malo, a Chronicle of the Voyages of Jacque Cartier, both from Chronicles of Canada and both first published in 1914. According to Wikipedia: "Stephen Butler Leacock, FRSC (30 December 1869 – 28 March 1944) was an English-born Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humorist. In the early part of the 20th century he was the best-known humorist in the English-speaking world."

For nearly 100 years Canada's role in ending WWI sooner than anyone thought possible has gone largely unrecognized. The Canadian Corp led by citizen soldier, Arthur Currie, became the premiere fighting force on the Western Front. The fact that Canada was not yet a formalized nation but a Dominion at the close of the war may be the reason for the absence of recognition yet the record of the Canadian WWI military accomplishments is irrefutable.Canadian soldiers unlike British "city b...

In "Literary Lapses," Stephen Leacock, a master of wit and humor, showcases his sharp critique of society through a collection of essays and short stories that deftly blend satire and parody. Published in 1910, this work captures the essence of early 20th-century literary culture while cleverly poking fun at the conventions of contemporary literature and society. Leacock's light-hearted prose, rich with clever wordplay and hyperbole, invites readers to explore the absurdities of life, educ...

The early history of the Hudson's Bay Company comes alive in these true tales of fur-trade wars, incredible wilderness journeys, hardships and danger. Founded by the extraordinary adventurers and renegades Radisson and des Groseilliers, the HBC attracted many memorable characters. Explorer Henry Kelsey was the first European to see the buffalo herds. James Knight met a mysterious fate on a frozen northern island. Brave Isabel Gunn worked in the fur trade disguised as a man. Anyone who enjo...

This book offers a fresh, close-up look at the First World War as it was experienced by ordinary Canadian soldiers. This is the war as it was experienced by the tens of thousands of young Canadians. Reading their accounts offers a no-holds-barred picture of fighting, life in the trenches, the human cost in lives lost, and the physical and emotional aftermath for survivors.

A defining moment in Canadian military history. A much-needed Allied victory. A show of valour and heroism. The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic 14-kilometre long escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a corps-sized formation fought together as a unit under its own meticulous planning. Canadian troops persevered under heavy fire to take the ridge, demonstrating incredible discipline and br...

Brave Battalion presents the story of four Canadian Highland regiments that were banded together as the 16th Battalion. Ninety years after the end of WWI, this work honours those soldiers and makes their stories a vivid reality. Focusing on the Canadian Scottish (Princess Mary’s) Battalion, Mark Zuehlke presents the harrowing experiences that bonded the men and which came to represent the uniting and rising of a nation beginning to realize its potential.Complemented by map...