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  • The Imperialist

    Set in the fictional Ontario town of Elgin at the beginning of the twentieth century, this 1904 novel was in its own time addressed largely to British readers. It has since become a Canadian classic, beloved for its ironic and dryly humorous portrait of small-town life. But The Imperialist is also a fascinating representation of race, gender, and nationalism in Britain’s “settler colonies.” This ... Leer más

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  • Inheriting a Canoe Paddle

    The Canoe in Discourses of English-Canadian Nationalism

    de Misao Dean ...
    Series series Cultural Spaces
    If the canoe is a symbol of Canada, what kind of Canada does it symbolize? Inheriting a Canoe Paddle looks at how the canoe has come to symbolize love of Canada for non-aboriginal Canadians and provides a critique of this identification’s unintended consequences for First Nations. Written with an engaging, personal style, it is both a scholarly examination and a personal reflection, delving into ... Leer más

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  • Greening the Maple

    Canadian Ecocriticism in Context

    Series Libro 7 - Energy, Ecology and the Environment
    Ecocriticism can be described in very general terms as the investigation of the many ways in which culture and the environment are interrelated and conceptualized. Ecocriticism aspires to understand and often to celebrate the natural world, yet it does so indirectly by focusing primarily on written texts. Hailed as one of the most timely and provocative developments in literary and cultural ... Leer más

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  • The Imperialist

    The story is set in the fictional Canadian town of Elgin, which is inspired by the author's hometown of Brantford, Ontario. The central character of the novel is Lorne Murchison, a dynamic and ambitious young man who becomes involved in local politics and aspires to represent Elgin in the Canadian House of Commons.The title of the novel, "The Imperialist," reflects the central theme of the book, ... Leer más

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  • From Workhouse To Westminster - The Life Story Of Will Crooks, M.P.

    de George Haw ...
    A fascinating biography of a man who came from the poorest class in 19th century London, who rose up through society and became the first working class Mayor of London. ... Leer más

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  • The Young Rebecca

    Writings of Rebecca West 1911-17

    de Rebecca West ...
    A collection of Rebecca West's early journalistic writings reveals her clarity of mind, severity of wit, and relevancy in today's modern worldIn this collection of early writings, beginning when Rebecca West was just eighteen years old, Jane Marcus sheds light on one of the foremost feminist and political thinkers of our time. West's essays, reviews, and public correspondence tackle many subjects, ... Leer más

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  • Sir John A.

    An Anecdotal Life of Sir John A. Macdonald

    Edición de Cynthia M. Smith, Jack McLeod ...
    This is the man behind the legend. Lively and revealing anecdotes about Sir John A.s political and parliamentary life are set against stories of his private joys and sorrows. Stories of patronage, of political campaigns, of loyal supporters and bitter opponents take readers through many of the major events of nineteenth-century Canada, from the building of the cpr to the Riel Rebellions, only to ... Leer más

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  • The Imperialist

    Series series New Canadian Library
    Sara Jeannette Duncan’s classic portrait of a turn-of-the-century Ontario town, The Imperialist captures the spirit of an emergent nation through the example of two young dreamers. Impassioned by “the Imperialist idea,” Lorne Murchison rests his bid for office on his vision of a rejuvenated British Empire. His sister Advena betrays a kindred attraction to the high-flown ideals in her love for an ... Leer más

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  • An Autobiography

    A Pioneer's Journey: Inspiring Insights from an Australian Suffragist

    Catherine Helen Spence's "An Autobiography" presents a compelling narrative that intertwines her personal experiences with the broader societal changes of 19th-century Australia. Through a reflective and engaging style, Spence deftly captures the struggles and triumphs of her life, paralleling her journey with the evolution of women's rights and social reform in a male-dominated society. Her ... Leer más

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  • Far from a Low Gutter Girl

    The forgotten world of state wards, South Australia, 1887-1940

    Series Libro 32 - Untapped
    Drawing on the letters of girls who were made state wards, acclaimed writer and historian Margaret Barbalet’s Far From a Low Gutter Girl reveals the real world of Australian domestic servants in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, amplifying their voices for the first time.Far from a Low Gutter Girl was first published to critical acclaim in 1983. In addition to non-fiction, ... Leer más

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  • My Discovery of England

    "My Discovery of England" by Stephen Leacock is a delightful exploration of the author's experiences and observations during his travels in England. Leacock, known for his wit and humor, captures the essence of English culture, society, and landscapes through his unique lens. His narrative is filled with amusing anecdotes and insightful commentary, making it not just a travelogue but also a ... Leer más

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  • Roads to Ruin

    The Shocking History of Social Reform

    de E. S. Turner ...
    'It is a salutary thing to look back at some of the reforms which have long been an accepted part of our life, and to examine the opposition, usually bitter and often bizarre, sometimes dishonest but all too often honest, which had to be countered by the restless advocates of 'grandmotherly' legislation...'Contemporary readers of a progressive bent may like to think it elementary that certain ... Leer más

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