The world of communications was forever changed by his invention of the telephone, but that's not all Alexander Graham Bell put his mind to |
A Halifax BoyhoodGrowing up on the city's outskirts in the 1940s and 50sBy Malcolm MacLeod, With William D. NaftelImages and memories of growing up in the wonderful new world of big cars, suburbs and drive-in restaurants |
Be it nursemaid, cabaret dancer or ex-soldier, Rob Rondeau weaves together the unique and compelling stories of ten people sharing one common thread -- they were all on board the Titanic, destination Canada. |
Captain James Cook in Atlantic CanadaThe adventurer and map maker's formative yearsBy Jerry LockettA fascinating account of the famous Captain James Cook and the formative years he spent learning navigation, map-making and naval command during turbulent years in Atlantic Canada. |
Pirates of the AtlanticRobbery, murder and mayhem off the Canadian East Coast(Formac Illustrated History)By Dan ConlinThe reality beyond the myths and stories about pirates operating off the Canadian coast. |
The Bell Family in BaddeckAlexander Graham Bell and Mabel Bell in Cape Breton(Formac Illustrated History)By Judith TullochA warm and inviting picture-album look at the life and work of Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell during their years in Nova Scotia. |
The Haligonians100 Fascinating Lives from the Halifax Region(Formac Illustrated History)Edited by Roma SennNothing illustrates the dynamic history of the towns that make up Halifax Regional Municipality better than the lives of the men and women who have called it home. The behind-the-scenes history of Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford comes to life in this collection of insightful stories. |
A charming and rare literary portrait of Nova Scotia's short-lived nineteenth century Icelandic settlement. |