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Stories of Our PastSeries

This series delves into the depths of history, exploring the extraordinary human stories that shaped the world as we know it. Each installment uncovers forgotten events, unsung heroes, and pivotal moments that echo in our collective memory. It's a journey through time that offers not only education but also a profound emotional experience. The narratives are crafted with a keen sense of detail and humanity, bringing the past vividly to life.

Rum-Running

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  • Rum-Running

    • 128 pages
    • 5 hours of reading
    3.8(5)Add rating

    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, Rum-Running is the rollicking story of one of the most captivating, and controversial, chapters of Canadian history.

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