Author John Boileau explores the involvement of Nova Scotia in the War of 1812 and the provinces' spoils, and casualties, of the war. |
This book is a guide to the Cabot Trail and to many of the other fine attractions of around Cape Breton Island.
Paperback Out of print
9780887806582 | Published: May 2005 |
For anyone who wants to relive that September night, this book serves as a record and a reminder of how when the weather is at its worst, Nova Scotians are often at their best. |
Bold PrivateersTerror, Plunder and Profit on Canada's Atlantic Coast(Formac Illustrated History)By Roger MarstersBold Privateers is a collection of fascinating stories of the era's notorious privateers. It recalls the exploits of privateer captains, their fortunes and failures, reveals the importance of booty hunting during war. |
Explosion in Halifax HarbourThe illustrated account of a disaster that shook the worldBy David B. FlemmingThis book offers a definitive account of the Halifax explosion and its aftermath, and the most extensive collection of images - many in colour - available in print. |
A book that relives the folksong era of the Sixties and Seventies, including acclaimed Canadian performers Anne Murray, Catherine McKinnon, Shirley Eikhard and many more. |
All Call Iona Home, 1800 - 1950The genealogy of the founders of Iona and their descendantsBy S MacNeilSince it was first published in 1979, this genealogical study has been useful to many thousands of descendants who have traced their roots to Cape Breton immigration in the early nineteenth century. |
The Artists' HalifaxPortraits of the Town and Harbour through 250 Years, Selected from the collection of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia(Formac Illustrated History)By Mora Dianne O'NeillAn authority in historical works of art, Mora Dianne O'Neill offers a collection of more than 100 fine works of art which show Halifax at many stages in its development. |
Halifax's Northwest ArmAn Illustrated History(Formac Illustrated History)By Heather Watts, By Michele Raymond, Preface by Janet KitzAuthors Michele Raymond and Heather Watts revisit the history of the Northwest Arm from the Victorian era, exploring its industrial and recreational importance in this lavishly illustrated book. |
Heritage Houses of Nova Scotia(Formac Illustrated History)By Stephen Archibald, By Sheila StevensonBest published book of the year! This is the first full-colour book on Nova Scotia's heritage homes. It features beautiful buildings from across the province. Heritage Houses of Nova Scotia explores eastern Canada's rich cultural heritage. |