Lennox, Doug

Now You Know Canada

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ISBN 13:
9781459739420
author:
Lennox, Doug
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Dundurn Group
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
200
Dimensions:
152mm X 229mm
Genre:
22.61 x 14.99 x 1.27 centimetres, Reference & Language, Questions & Answers, Reference & Language,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.42

Description

Canada's 150th Birthday Trivia Book A collection of fascinating facts and answers to questions about Canada's history, famous Canadians, sports, word origins, geography, and more. Learn the story behind the origin of the term "Canuck", how an aristocratic French girl became a Canadian Robinson Crusoe, and how an unlikely team beat Canada for the gold medal in hockey at the 1936 Winter Olympics. Discover the answers to questions like: What was the cause of the Halifax Explosion? How did a famous explorer play hockey in the Arctic? Who was the first black woman elected to Canada's Parliament? This book is a unique and engaging way to learn about Canada's rich history and culture.

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