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Symbols of Canada

By Michael Dawson , Catherine Gidney , Donald Wright

Book information

Publisher
Between the Lines
ISBN
9781771133715, 9781771133722, 1771133716
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
35 MB (36678775 bytes)
Pages
256\0
Library
Mobilism
Time added
2023-06-25 12:34:15

Description

From Timbits to totem poles, Canada is boiled down to its syrupy core in symbolic forms that are reproduced not only on t-shirts, television, and tattoos but in classrooms, museums, and courtrooms too. They can be found in every home and in every public space. They come in many forms, from objects like the red-uniformed Mountie, the maple leaf, and the beaver to concepts like public healthcare, peacekeeping, and saying eh? . But where did these symbols come from, what do they mean, and how have their meanings changed over time? Symbols of Canada gives us the real and surprising truth behind the most iconic Canadian symbols revealing their contentious and often contested histories. With nearly 200 images, this book thoroughly explores Canada s true self while highlighting the unexpected twists and turns that have marked each symbol s history.

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