The first book in the Stories of Our Past series, Rum-Running is an intriguing look at one of the most fascinating aspects of Atlantic Canada's past. Journalist and author Allison Lawlor chronicles the history of this furtive trade and recounts the exploits and escapades of the East Coast's most infamous liquor smugglers. Complete with enthralling first-person accounts, fact-filled sidebars, and over 60 photos, and written in an easy-to-read, accessible style, Rum-Running is the rollicking story of one of the most captivating, and controversial, chapters of Canadian history.
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Allison Lawlor is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in the Globe and Mail, Homemakers, Canadian Living, and University Affairs magazines. After graduating from Ryerson University she worked as a reporter for several daily papers in Ontario before moving to Nova Scotia in 2003. Her first book, 250 Years of Progress: Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, was published by Nimbus in 2005. Allison lives in Prospect, Nova Scotia, with her husband and their two daughters.
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Rum-Running: Stories of Our Past This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur 7719-9781551097343
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Card Wrappers. Etat : As New. First Edition. A volume in the series, 'Stories of our past (Halifax, N.S.)'. v, 122 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm. The first book in the new 'Stories of Our Past' series, Lawlor chronicles the history of this furtive trade and recounts the exploits and escapades of the East Coast's most infamous liquor smugglers. This copy appears quite 'as new' - bright, fresh and unmarked. Unpacked weight, 233g. Eligible for inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail rates to Canada and the USA ; other Countries somewhat more. Size: 20cm Tall. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 1693
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Softcover. Etat : Near Fine. Stiff crisp book in glossy covers; about new but for three initials to front endpaper. ; Stories of Our Past; 7.9 X 5.5 X 0.4 inches; 122 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 53737
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Trade Paperback. Etat : Very Good. First. v, 122pp., index, biblio., ill., maps. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 008587
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Vendeur : Bahamut Media, Reading, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur 6545-9781551097343
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