100 Things You Don't Know About Nova Scotia

By: Sarah Sawler

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Synopsis: The author of 100 Things You Don&’t Know About Atlantic Canada for Kids shares 100 intriguing facts about the Bluenoser Province. Did you know that the Halifax–Dartmouth ferry was once operated by a team of nine horses? Or that Babe Ruth used to visit Yarmouth regularly for hunting and fishing vacations? Enter journalist Sarah Sawler: your guide to discovering 100 fascinating things you don&’t know about Nova Scotia—from robberies and murders to famous landmarks, events, and people. Inspired by the success of her popular Halifax Magazine column &“50 Things You Don&’t Know about Halifax,&” Sawler has expanded her focus to include interesting anecdotes and facts about the social, political, economic, and cultural history of the entire province. Arranged in chronological order, each &“thing&” is accompanied by a contextual write-up explaining its historical significance. Includes twenty-five black and white photos.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 219 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781771083782
Related ISBNs:: 9781771083775
Publisher:: Nimbus Publishing
Date of Addition:: 09/16/23
Copyrighted By:: Sarah Sawler
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Social Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.