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Backyard History: Forgotten Stories From Atlantic Canada's Past Volume Two
Andrew MacLean returns with another captivating collection of true tales, drawn from his widely beloved column and podcast, now expanded and enhanced with surprising anecdotes and fresh discoveries.
Encounter incredible stories from around the East Coast, ranging from a ghostly fire ship, to rum runners on the run; from natural disasters like the year with no Summer, to frantic efforts to prevent a second catastrophic Halifax Explosion. Meet a cast of curious characters, including a renegade dentist and even a celebrity horse.
With meticulous research and a flair for storytelling, MacLean brings to life the rich and diverse history of Atlantic Canada in a collection that will delight history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.
Encounter incredible stories from around the East Coast, ranging from a ghostly fire ship, to rum runners on the run; from natural disasters like the year with no Summer, to frantic efforts to prevent a second catastrophic Halifax Explosion. Meet a cast of curious characters, including a renegade dentist and even a celebrity horse.
With meticulous research and a flair for storytelling, MacLean brings to life the rich and diverse history of Atlantic Canada in a collection that will delight history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.
272 pages, Paperback
Published June 13, 2024
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About the author
Andrew MacLean
4 books4 followersAndrew MacLean is the creator of Backyard History, a popular long form Atlantic Canadian history column appearing in 19 newspapers, the host of the Backyard History Podcast, and the author of two books, also called (you guessed it) Backyard History!
Backyard History puts the story into history, digging deep into forgotten and obscure moments in Maritimes history and fashioning them into fascinating tales.
Mixing academic research with the human touch Maritimers are known for, MacLean’s Backyard History has been featured by media outlets across Canada.
Support this author and order a book at backyardhistory.ca/book
Backyard History puts the story into history, digging deep into forgotten and obscure moments in Maritimes history and fashioning them into fascinating tales.
Mixing academic research with the human touch Maritimers are known for, MacLean’s Backyard History has been featured by media outlets across Canada.
Support this author and order a book at backyardhistory.ca/book
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