Canada: An Illustrated History

From the early days of exploration and settlement to Canada's participation in space exploration and the 2015 federal election, this illustrated history conveys the drama and scope of the nation. Through accessible commentary and a wealth of images, both well-known and obscure facets of Canadian history are presented in this splendid compendium.

Read about Canada's first newspaper, the Halifax Gazette, which, in its first iteration, was a single sheet of paper. Find out which Canadian bridge collapsed not once, but twice. Discover the nation's history of crime and punishment, firefighting, the 25-cent and $50,000 bills, Prohibition, early aviation, and much, much more. Here also are the tales of a myriad of individuals who shaped Canada: the famous, the infamous, the popular and the unknown. Hayes details stories of First Nations, separatists and statesmen, astronauts and inventors, motorists, mail carriers, fur traders, photographers and politicians.

More than 450 illustrations accompany the text, including 200-plus photographs, 50-plus paintings and drawings (many by Canadian artists) and 35 historic maps, as well as posters, stamps, cartoons, stained glass and tapestries. Canada: An Illustrated History is a visual experience every Canadian can enjoy.
An illustrated history of Canada from the early days of exploration and settlement to the 2015 federal election.
"Those looking for a reference guide to major events in Canadian history will appreciate this beautifully illustrated and designed book... Hayes provides a useful overview that brings together hundreds of stunning photographs, paintings, and historical documents in a worthy addition to Canadian history collections."--Publishers Weekly
History and geography buffs who want to learn more about Canada need look no further than the "Historical Atlas of Canada" by Derek Hayes (Douglas & McIntyre, 2015). This oversize paperback spans 1000 years of history from the earliest coastal navigators to colonization and settlement by the French and English. Hayes thoroughly chronicles European exploration of the interior, the fur trade, war and continued western and northern expansion of the nation through the 20th century. The book contains segments focusing on the annexation of each province, as well as the effects of land development on the native populations. Truly unique in form, this volume is a treasure trove of vintage maps and images of the region collected from archives across the nation, some which have never before been published.--Columbia Tribune
Impressively informative, exceptionally well written, thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation from cover to cover, "Canada: An Illustrated History" is unreservedly recommended for personal, community, and academic library Canadian History collections in general, and supplemental studies reading lists in particular.--Midwest Book Review