Rum-Running |
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| Author:
| Lawlor, Allison |
| Series title: | Stories of Our Past Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55109-734-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2009 |
| Publisher: | Nimbus Publishing, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $14.95 |
Book Description:
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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,...
More DescriptionThe 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.