Livesey, Robert

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The fur traders

1998
Chronicles the history of the relationship between the Indians and the fur traders in Canada.

The Vikings

1989
Chronicles the history of the Vikings and discusses how they discovered Canada, where they traveled, what gods inspired them, where they lived, and other related topics.

The defenders

1994
Chronicles the history of the Canadians who volunteered to defend their towns from the Americans during the War of 1812.

New France

1999
Chronicles the settlement of the colony of New France in Canada and discusses how they worked, what they wore, what they ate, and how they managed to survive the long winters.

The railways

1997
Describes the history of the Canadian railway system and its origins; includes activities, definitions of railroad terms, and illustrations.

The Mounties

2008
Introduces children to the history of Canada's North-West Mounted Police, describing how the group patrolled the country's Northwest Territories, maintained order, and ensured fair dealings with the First Nations people and exploring the Mounties' role in the development of Canada's northern regions and boom towns.

Native peoples

1993
Discusses the native people of Canada, their homes, food, clothes, weapons, and activities; includes illustrations and projects to help children better understand the history and culture of the native people.
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