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L’héritage noir
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It is estimated that more than 60 million Africans have been torn from their families, their culture, their religion to become slaves. Victims of prejudice and violence, the history of blacks can be summed up in a hard fight fought with strength, determination and courage. Meet renowned sportsmen, brilliant inventors, talented journalists and many other strong personalities.
All too often overlooked, discover these fascinating characters and milestones of this period, and how they helped shape the history and culture of Canada.
- ISBN: 9782896112456
- Author: Robert Livesey
- 90 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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La Gendarmerie royale du Canada
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In the years following the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867, the Canadian territory experienced rapid expansion. Faced with the growing threat of alcohol traffickers and bandits ruling the American West, the establishment of a police force quickly became necessary to ensure order and security in the vast expanse of the prairies and regions North. This is how the North-West Mounted Police was created in 1873, responsible for ensuring impartial justice. Essential players in the protection of Indigenous people and newcomers, the story of these soldiers in red tunics is inseparable from the emergence of boom towns sparked by the gold rush and the construction of the railway.
- ISBN: 9782896112470
- Author: Robert Livesey
- 90 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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La Grande Guerre
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The Great War (1914-1918) inspired courageous heroes and proud Canadian nationalism, but it was a bloody and devastating four years. Nearly half of Canadian soldiers were killed or wounded in deadly battles like those of Ypres, the Somme or Vimy Ridge. Young readers will discover the role played by Canada during the Great War and learn what life was like in the trenches. They will learn about significant changes in the role of women on the home front and discover heroes like Billy Bishop and Francis Pegahmagabow.
- ISBN: 9782896110728
- Author: Robert Livesey
- 90 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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La Traite des fourrures
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Découvre le monde fascinant des Amérindiens et des marchands de fourrure à l’époque où la quête des peaux de castor entraîne l’exploration du Nord-Ouest canadien. Fait la connaissance de Radisson, La Vérendrye, Mackenzie, Fraser, etc.
- ISBN: 9782921353489
- Author: Robert Livesey
- 90 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Le Chemin de fer
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Before the arrival of the railway, Canada was a huge, rugged territory with only a low density of widely dispersed population. As railways between the Atlantic and the Pacific were built, cities began to flourish. Stations become centers of activity and communication. Jobs are being created, businesses are multiplying and, for the first time, Canadians feel united. The creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867 was possible, in large part, thanks to the railway.
- ISBN: 9782896110834
- Author: Robert Livesey
- 90 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Les Défenseurs
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On June 18, 1812, the Americans declared war on Great Britain and attacked the nearest target, Canada. Although there was only one Canadian volunteer for every ten Americans during the War of 1812, the latter managed to defend their homes and villages against trained American armies. Why are the men and women who saved Canada called “defenders”? Where did the battles take place? What weapons were used?
- ISBN: 9782896110506
- Author: Robert Livesey
- 90 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Les Loyalistes
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The American Revolution from 1775 to 1783 was above all a war of clans where neighbors and families clashed with each other. At the end of the conflict, more than 70,000 former inhabitants of the 13 colonies left or lost their homes by fleeing north to Canada. They are the loyalists. They too claim democracy and independence, but by a peaceful evolution and while remaining faithful to Great Britain. Loyalists will transform the wilderness of Canada and shape the future personality of the Canadian people, putting all their faith in law, order and loyalty.
- ISBN: 9782896110711
- Author: Robert Livesey
- 90 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Les rebelles
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Although Canada’s citizens are usually thought of as law-abiding and loyal to authority, there have been some notable and powerful rebels. From fiery spirits such as William Lyon Mackenzie and Louis-Joseph Papineau in 1837, to men and women who simply defied social convention, Canada’s rebels have had a strong impact on its growth as a nation.
- 90 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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