The Story Of Canada (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163825068)

""The Story of Canada"" by Donald Creighton is a comprehensive historical account of Canada from its earliest beginnings to the mid-20th century. The book covers Canada's pre-colonial history, the arrival of European explorers and settlers, the formation of the Canadian Confederation, and the country's growth and development over time. Creighton explores the key political, social, and economic events and figures that have shaped Canada's history, including the fur trade, the War of 1812, the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the two World Wars. He also delves into the cultural and artistic achievements of Canada, including the Group of Seven painters and the emergence of Canadian literature.Throughout the book, Creighton emphasizes the unique character of Canada and its people, highlighting the country's multiculturalism, bilingualism, and commitment to democracy and social justice. He also examines the challenges and conflicts that have arisen throughout Canada's history, including tensions between English and French Canada, struggles for Indigenous rights, and debates over national identity.""The Story of Canada"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of Canada's rich and complex history, offering readers a deeper understanding of this remarkable country and its people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Donald Creighton
ISBN-10: 1163825069
ISBN-13: 9781163825068
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d