Below is an easy-to-browse gallery
of books that cater to those who are interested in visiting Canada or learning
more about its ancient past. The majority of descriptions below are by independent
editors. Feel free to purchase these books directly from Amazon.com!
The
Viking Discovery of America: The Excavation of a Norse Settlement in L'Anse Aux
Meadows, Newfoundland :
From 1961 to 1968, Helge Ingstad and his wife Anne Stine Ingstad, both archaeologists
and acclaimed Viking scholars, conducted seven expeditions at L'Anse aux Meadows
in Newfoundland. The results of their excavations solved one of the world's greatest
mysteries: the location of Vinland and the first European settlement in North
America. The Viking Discovery of America combines a first-hand account of the
Ingstads' groundbreaking discovery with a compelling history of Viking explorations.
This beautifully illustrated volume describes how the authors worked from
old Viking sagas, existing research, and their own hypotheses to piece together
the story of a group of Vikings, who, faced with crowded conditions in their settlements
in Greenland, decided to expand their horizons, eventually discovering a new territory...
Full-color maps and photographs from the expeditions help to bring the text alive.
Ancient People of the Arctic traces the lives of the Palaeo-Eskimos, the bold
first explorers of the Arctic. Four thousand years ago, these people entered the
far northern extremes of the North American continent, carving a living out of
their bleak new homeland. From the hints they left behind, accessible only through
the fragmented archaeological record,
Robert McGhee ingeniously reconstructs
a picture of this life at the margins. He discusses how the Palaeo-Eskimos spread
across the entire Arctic, explains how they dealt with sharp climate changes that
drastically altered their environment, offers glimpses into their spiritual practices
and world view, and speculates about their eventual demise.
A History of the Native People of Canada (10,000-1,000 B.C):
Volume one of James V. Wright's classic study of Canada's First Peoples examines
aboriginal history from 10,000 to 1,000 BC. This period includes the original
settlement of the Americas, cultural diversification, technological advances,
expanding trade networks, and the development of complex belief systems.
Covering
events and achievements from east to west, this volume explores key Native cultures
in Canada, along with innovations ranging from the spear-thrower and togging harpoon
to metallurgy and the bow and arrow. This fresh edition of the lavishly illustrated
book includes a glossary and extensive bibliography, and is a useful reference
work for scholars and laypersons alike.
A Story as Sharp as a Knife: The Classical Haida Mythtellers
and Their World :
The Haida world is a misty archipelago a hundred stormy miles off the coasts of
British Columbia and Alaska. For more than a thousand years before the Europeans
came, a great culture flourished on these islands. In 1900 and 1901 the linguist
and ethnographer John Swanton took dictation from the last traditional Haida-speaking
storytellers, poets, and historians.
Robert Bringhurst worked for many
years with these manuscripts, and here he brings them to life in the English language.
A Story as Sharp as a Knife brings a lifetime of passion and a broad array of
skills—humanistic, scientific, and poetic—to focus on a rich and powerful
tradition that the world has long ignored.
Whether you've got plans for stepping out in Montreal or kayaking Desolation Sound,
this comprehensive guide will get you there in style. This guide offers places
to stay and eat for all budgets, extensive coverage of outdoor activities (from
sailing to skiing), Canadian English and Canadian French language sections, plus
background on history, culture, and politics.
Sidebar highlights include
information on whales, totem poles, the Acadians, the Grand Banks, and the National
Film Board of Canada. Check out the special flora, fauna, and national parks feature.
--Kathryn True.
Features: Newfoundland, Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island,
Montreal, Quebec City, the St. Lawrence River, Quebec, Toronto, Ottawa, Eastern
Ontario, the Great Lakes, Central Canada, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, the Rocky
Mountains, British Columbia, and Northern Canada.
From 1961 to 1968, Helge Ingstad and his wife Anne Stine Ingstad, both archaeologists
and acclaimed Viking scholars, conducted seven expeditions at L'Anse aux Meadows
in Newfoundland. The results of their excavations solved one of the world's greatest
mysteries: the location of Vinland and the first European settlement in North
America. The Viking Discovery of America combines a first-hand account of the
Ingstads' groundbreaking discovery with a compelling history of Viking explorations.
Ancient People of the Arctic traces the lives of the Palaeo-Eskimos, the bold
first explorers of the Arctic. Four thousand years ago, these people entered the
far northern extremes of the North American continent, carving a living out of
their bleak new homeland. From the hints they left behind, accessible only through
the fragmented archaeological record,
Volume one of James V. Wright's classic study of Canada's First Peoples examines
aboriginal history from 10,000 to 1,000 BC. This period includes the original
settlement of the Americas, cultural diversification, technological advances,
expanding trade networks, and the development of complex belief systems. 
The Haida world is a misty archipelago a hundred stormy miles off the coasts of
British Columbia and Alaska. For more than a thousand years before the Europeans
came, a great culture flourished on these islands. In 1900 and 1901 the linguist
and ethnographer John Swanton took dictation from the last traditional Haida-speaking
storytellers, poets, and historians. 
Whether you've got plans for stepping out in Montreal or kayaking Desolation Sound,
this comprehensive guide will get you there in style. This guide offers places
to stay and eat for all budgets, extensive coverage of outdoor activities (from
sailing to skiing), Canadian English and Canadian French language sections, plus
background on history, culture, and politics. 
Features: Newfoundland, Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island,
Montreal, Quebec City, the St. Lawrence River, Quebec, Toronto, Ottawa, Eastern
Ontario, the Great Lakes, Central Canada, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, the Rocky
Mountains, British Columbia, and Northern Canada. 
