This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the Canadian wilds during the eighteenth century, being a exploration of the significance of the Hudson's Bay Company and the history of the northern Indians. Canadian Wilds contains a wealth of insightful and fascinating information, and it is highly recommended for readers with an interest in Canadian history. Contents include: The Hudson's Bay Company, The Free Trader, Outfitting Indians, Trackers of the North, Provisions for the Wilderness, Forts and Posts, About Indians, Wholesome Foods, Officers' Allowance, Inland Packs, Indian Mode of...

For over fifty years, Martin Hunter s passion for theatre and the performing arts has influenced generations of Canadian talent. Bright Particular Stars offers his comprehensive and fully illustrated history of over thirty of the greatest Canadian performers from stage and screen. From music, there are wide-ranging and insightful chapters on Leonard Cohen, Buffy Saint-Marie and Joni Mitchell. From the theatre stage, sections include Colm Fiore, Christopher Plummer and William Hutt. From film and television, come astute chapters on Sarah Polly, Robert LePage and many more. Lavishly illustrated...