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Charles de Salaberry (1778-1829) was a brilliant military figure who played a vital role in the War of 1812. A French-Canadian, he attained both rank and honour in the British army.

Peter Duggan-Smith was born in 1916 to an actress mother.

James FitzGibbon, Defender of Upper Canada, is the often poignant story of a poor man's rise to authority in the Upper Canada of the 1800s.

Beautifully illustrated, this book looks at the nine women who have been Princesses of Wales.

During the 17 years he was premier of Saskatchewan, Tommy Douglas changed the face of his province. He then served for 10 years as first leader of the federal New Democratic Party.

Have you ever read a book that you couldn’t put down? Has that book taken you to other countries, to other centuries?

When Emily Stowe was born in Ontario in 1831, every girl’s life followed a set pattern.

As a pioneer in Canada in the early 1800s, Catharine Parr Traill was one of the first writers to record the Ontario wilderness in literary and scientific detail, and her stories for young people be

Yousuf Karsh emigrated to North America from Turkey in the 1920s, eventually settling in Ottawa. An early interest in photography inspired him to open his own studio.

Struggling for Perfection is the story of the famous pianist, an enigmatic figure who made some of the most acclaimed classical recordings of the last century.

The Order of Canada, the country’s highest honour, is awarded to those who have made a distinct contribution to Canadian life.

2016 Ontario Historical Society Joseph Brant Award — Winner • 2017 Speaker's Book Award — Shortlisted A man of two cultures in an era where his only choices were to be a trailblazer or get lef

A personal and inspiring story about a young Métis woman with a history of abuse who triumphed over a harsh start in life.

An emergency room doctor recounts harrowing stories about his time at a combat hospital in Kandahar.

The trials and tribulations of a Canadian business titan during a fascinating period in 19th-century Quebec.