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Between 1830 and 1870, as many as 40,000 slaves made the perilous journey north to freedom in Canada with the help of the Underground Railroad. It was neither underground nor was it a railroad, and was most remarkable for its lack of formal organization, so cloaked in secrecy that few facts were recorded while it “ran.” The story of the Underground Railroad is one of suffering and of bravery, and is not only one of escape from slavery but of beginnings: of people who carved out a new life for themselves in perilous, difficult circumstances. In I Came as a Stranger, Bryan Prince, a descendent of slaves, describes the people who made their way to Canada and the life that awaited them. From Uncle Tom’s Cabin in Dresden, Ontario to Harriet Tubman’s Canadian base of operations in St. Catharines, the communities founded by former slaves soon produced businessmen, educators, and writers. Yet danger was present in the form of bounty hunters and prejudice.Complemented by archival photos, I Came as a Stranger is an important addition to North American history. ... Read more

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An uplifting read for young readers of all ages
Highly recommended, Bryan Prince's I Came As A Stranger: The Underground Railroad is a fascinating history and site guide to the American Underground Railroad, a pre-Civil War secret organization of conspirators who risked life and freedom to help fugitive slaves make the perilous journey to the freedom in Canada. Black-and-white illustrations, and compelling testimony make I Came As A Stranger an educational and uplifting read for young readers of all ages.

A Must Have
Very seldom do we get the opportunity to read history from the voices of those that lived it and, the persons who are descendants of those who lived it. In this amazing volume, you have both. Bryan Prince is not only a consumate historian, he is a descendant of the fugitives who made it to freedom and settled in Southern Ontario. While intended for young adults, older readers, especially from the U.S. will have the opportunity to learn "the rest of the story" of the Underground Railroad. ... Read more

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Where there are children, there are games, and the early prairies were no exception. Kick the can, fox and geese, hide and seek, building snow forts, horseback riding, and picnics were only a few of the pastimes enjoyed by prairie children.

From the traditional toys and games of Native children, to the wide variety brought or created by settler children from all different backgrounds, a huge variety of indoor and outdoor activities kept prairie children busy. Some pastimes required nothing more than a little imagination while others relied on homemade or purchased toys.

Author Faye Reineberg Holt brings to life the magic and inventiveness of play in this look at childhood games on the prairies up until the 1950s. Archival photographs of some favorite pastimes capture the incredible diversity of games played by prairie children, long before the invention of Barbies or batteries. ... Read more

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From the first Stone Age "immigrants" to more recent arrivals, people have been coming to Canada for millennia by every means possible — foot, boat, car, train, and airplane. This lavishly illustrated and richly detailed look at the fascinating history of multiculturalism in Canada collects the compelling stories of these pioneers. In the spirited and always thorough text that her readers have come to expect, Susan Hughes tells Canada’s special story by focusing on the country’s major ethnic groups and waves of immigration. Interspersed throughout the chronologically arranged stories are "spotlight" spreads that explore special historical events, neighborhoods, and individuals. A wealth of compelling archival photographs, artwork, rare memorabilia, documents, posters, tickets, craftwork, recipes, tools, clothing, and toys show how diverse groups helped shape a people and a country. ... Read more

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Brain Quest, America's #1 education bestseller, covers Canadian history in the new edition of BRAIN QUEST CANADA.This new edition is up-to-date with 50% new questions, covering Notable Canadians (from Wayne Gretzky to Joni Mitchell), History, Provinces & Territories, Arts & Literature, Science & Technology-all Canada, all the time.Suitable for ages 7-12, Canadian kids and students everywhere will love BRAIN QUEST CANADA. ... Read more

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An illustrated children's biography of an African American singer who captivated audiences on two continents. ... Read more