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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. |
Heroes of the Acadian ResistanceThe Story of Joseph (Beausoleil) Broussard and Pierre Surette 1702-1765By Dianne MarshallHeroes of the Acadian Resistance tells the unique and little-known story of two young men who became leaders of guerilla fighters who resisted the British authorities in Nova Scotia. They fought to prevent the destruction of Acadian homes and farms and the forcible deportation of thousands of men, women and children. This book offers a fresh perspective on the tragic well-known story of the 1755 Expulsion of the Acadians. |
Heroes of the Acadian ResistanceThe Story of Joseph Beausoleil Broussard and Pierre II Surette 1702-1765By Dianne MarshallHeroes of the Acadian Resistance tells the unique and little-known story of two young men who became leaders of guerilla fighters who resisted the British authorities in Nova Scotia. They fought to prevent the destruction of Acadian homes and farms and the forcible deportation of thousands of men, women and children. This book offers a fresh perspective on the tragic well-known story of the 1755 Expulsion of the Acadians. |
East Coast NHLersThe stories of the lives and careers of players from the Maritimes and NewfoundlandBy Paul WhiteThe stories of the lives and careers of players from the Maritimes and Newfoundland |
An Arctic ManThe classic account of sixty-five years in Canada's NorthBy Ernie Lyall, Introduction by William L. LyallErnie Lyall wrote about the north like no one had ever done before, and his classic text is presented here with an insightful new introduction. |
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. |
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The remarkable naval career of American Sir Benjamin Hallowell, who was one of Nelson's "Band of Brothers". |
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A warm and inviting picture-album look at the life and work of Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell during their years in Nova Scotia. |
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Nothing 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. |
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This book is both sports biography and social history, following the life and career of the enigmatic prize fighter Dave Downey who won the Canadian middleweight championship and defended his title five times before retiring. |


