A Hoser's Guide to Canadian History: A Really Good Attempt To Explain How We Got Here - Couverture souple

Purdy, Kirt

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ISBN 10 : 0994021054 ISBN 13 : 9780994021052

Editeur : Peasantry Press, 2016

Synopsis

The great thing about being Canadian is simply this: we don’t take ourselves too seriously, which works out pretty well because no one else on the planet takes us seriously, either. If you’re reading this book, there’s a good chance you’re a Canadian. But what does that mean? There are the stereotypical nods, such as politeness and apologizing, but there’s so much more! To be honest, you’ve probably taken part in (or at least talked about) hockey, poutine, curling, canoes, health care, snowshoes, parkas, camping, beer, road work, Canadian Tire, Slurpees, moose, maple syrup, and Tim Hortons in the last 24 hours. “A Hoser’s Guide to Canadian History” is your ticket to even more things “Canadian” that you may have missed during your water-cooler discussions, online chats, or seventeen-hour wait in the local emergency room. As you read this book, you’ll discover new and exciting facts about Canada that simply weren’t taught in school. As a History teacher, I found the need to spread the unvarnished truth* of this great nation’s past. People like Sir John “Eh” MacDonald, Tommy Douglas, and Pierre Trudeau all had a distinct impact on this great country of ours, and parts of their stories are included in these pages. Even less-famous folks who helped to shape Canada get a mention: John Humphrey, Laura Secord, and Egerton Ryerson. (Yes, “Egerton” is a real name.) Canada has an exciting past, full of events that have brought us to where we are now. Like all countries, we have some things we’d like to forget, but most of those unpleasant moments happened because we had morons in Parliament, something that doesn’t happen anymore. Canadians have no need to apologize for being nice, honest, and caring people. So, please enjoy this book, and if you don’t, well, I’m sorry.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Although he has had a healthy sense of humour for his entire life, teaching in a Federal Correctional Institution for six years has given Kirt a certain appreciation for being able to laugh whatever the circumstances. His hobbies include reading, playing games, and eating his wife’s delicious cooking. He currently lives with his wonderfully supportive family in the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Peasantry Press
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0994021054
• ISBN 13: 9780994021052
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 164
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