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More adventures from one of Canada's premier editors and storytellers Canada is a country rich in stories, and few take as much joy as Douglas Gibson in discovering them. As one of the country's leading editors and publishers for 40 years, he coaxed modern classics out of some of Canada's finest minds, and then took to telling his own stories in his first memoir, Stories About Storytellers. Gibson turned his memoir into a one-man stage show that eventually played almost 100 times, in all ten provinces, from coast to coast. As a literary tourist, he discovered even more about the land and its writers and harvested many more stories, from distant past and recent memory, to share. Now in Across Canada by Story, Gibson brings new stories about Robertson Davies, Jack Hodgins, W.O. Mitchell, Alistair MacLeod, and Alice Munro, and adds lively portraits of Al Purdy, Marshall McLuhan, Margaret Laurence, Guy Vanderhaeghe, Margaret Atwood, Wayne Johnson, Linwood Barclay, Michael Ondaatje, and many, many others. Whether fly fishing in Haida Gwaii or sailing off Labrador, Douglas Gibson is a first-rate ambassador for Canada and the power of great stories.
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A collection of 69 Ontario stories of haunted houses, ghosts, poltergeists, apparitions, and other eerie experiences.
Two hundred years of life in the Ottawa Valley, illustrated.
Reuben Gold Thwaites' 'Stories of the Badger State' is a collection of fascinating tales that provide insight into the history and culture of Wisconsin. Thwaites' literary style is characterized by detailed descriptions and vivid storytelling, making the reader feel as if they are experiencing the events firsthand. Set in the late 19th century, the book captures the essence of Wisconsin through its stories of early settlers, Native Americans, and pioneering days, shedding light on the state's rich heritage. Thwaites' attention to historical accuracy and his ability to bring the past to life make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Midwest. The author's deep knowledge of Wisconsin's history and his dedication to preserving its stories are evident throughout the book, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. 'Stories of the Badger State' is a captivating journey through Wisconsin's past, offering a unique perspective on the events that shaped the state into what it is today.
What do English-speaking Canadians sound like and why? Can you tell the difference between a Canadian and an American? A Canadian and an Englishman? If so, how? Linguistically speaking is Canada a colony of Britain or a satellite of the United States? Is there a Canadian language? Speaking Canadian English, first published in 1971, in a non-technical way, describes English as it is spoken in Canada – its vocabulary, pronunciation, syntax, grammar, spelling, slang. This title comments on the history of Canadian English – how it came to sound the way it does – and attempts to predict what will happen to it in the future. This book will be of interest to students of linguistics.