History of other lands books

In the Arctic, well designed and superbly tailored clothing allows people to hunt and survive in the world's harshest...  Read More >>

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The word ""pirate"" conjures up many Hollywood images, but Trimming Yankee Sails by Faye Kert paints a very different...  Read More >>

Driven by the desire for scientific discovery and adventure, ten naive young men ventured north to the nearly uninhabited,...  Read More >>

In this unprecedented biography of the Soviet tyrant and of the men and women who sustained him in power for nearly...  Read More >>

We want women leaders today as never before. Leaders who are not afraid to be called names and who are willing to...  Read More >>

A history of explorations of the Arctic in Canada, beginning with Otto Sverdrups 18981902 Norwegian expedition....  Read More >>

In 1743, four stranded Russian sailors survived the next six years in the Arctic with no provisions. Making a bow...  Read More >>

In honour of Alberta's Centenary year, The Albertans profiles 100 individuals from our province who have either...  Read More >>

A history of explorations of the Arctic in Canada, beginning with Otto Sverdrup's 1898-1902 Norwegian expedition....  Read More >>

Confucianism and the Succession Crisis of the Wanli Emperor introduces students to the suppleness and power of Confucian...  Read More >>

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It seems that so many of today's Hollywood stars come from Canada, but at one time only a few could claim to have...  Read More >>

Since the last Ice Age, the only safe route into Canada's interior during the winter started at the Bay of Fundy...  Read More >>

Sea ice and the midnight sun, flaming aurora and endless winter night--the arctic of traveler's tales and romantic...  Read More >>

Based on lectures upon the historical Jesus given in a good many cities of India. Contents include: The Study of...  Read More >>

With forewords by General A W Greely, US Army, Retired and Dr Henry Fairfield Osborn, this illustrated book covers...  Read More >>

1930. With forewords by General A. W. Greely, U.S. Army, Retired and Dr. Henry Fairfield Osborn. Illustrated. Contents:...  Read More >>

"Winter came early to the Arctic in 1897. Frigid temperatures brought pack ice that filled the waters north of the...  Read More >>

""Reading the Riot Act"" is a phrase that has entered the popular lexicon, meaning the action taken by authority...  Read More >>

Highlights the geography, people, food, schools, recreation, celebrations, and language of Russia.  Read More >>

The thirsty days of Prohibition in Alberta began at midnight on June 30, 1916, but many had been drinking so hard...  Read More >>

Reproductions of oil paintings of pioneer barns built in the 1800s to the early 1900s. Each image is annotated with...  Read More >>

Sea ice and the midnight sun, flaming aurora and endless winter night--the arctic of traveler's tales and romantic...  Read More >>