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c^ A MARITIMER55 MISCELLANY ^
is a fast-paced, fact-filled tour of the Maritime Provinces. Find out:
* why Halifax was called a "hot southern town' during the American
Civil War; ~> which New Brunswick city is home to Canada's
steepest street; -> which Maritime town has been voted the
most liveable in the world—and much more.
Little-known, sometimes bizarre facts about unique people and places fill
the pages of this curious collection. Sometimes serious, sometimes light-
hearted, always intriguing, Clary Croft brings Maritime history and culture
to life. Read on to discover just what the Maritimes are made of!
Clary Croft is a folklorist, as well as an accomplished
writer and entertainer. Well known for his biography
of another famous folklorist, Helen Creighton, he is
also the author of Chocolates, Tattoos and Mayflowers;
Celebrate: The History and Folklore oj Holidays in Nova
Scotia and Nova Scotia Moments. This book is based on
Clarys popular "Maritime Moments"...
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Fülszöveg
c^ A MARITIMER55 MISCELLANY ^
is a fast-paced, fact-filled tour of the Maritime Provinces. Find out:
* why Halifax was called a "hot southern town' during the American
Civil War; ~> which New Brunswick city is home to Canada's
steepest street; -> which Maritime town has been voted the
most liveable in the world—and much more.
Little-known, sometimes bizarre facts about unique people and places fill
the pages of this curious collection. Sometimes serious, sometimes light-
hearted, always intriguing, Clary Croft brings Maritime history and culture
to life. Read on to discover just what the Maritimes are made of!
Clary Croft is a folklorist, as well as an accomplished
writer and entertainer. Well known for his biography
of another famous folklorist, Helen Creighton, he is
also the author of Chocolates, Tattoos and Mayflowers;
Celebrate: The History and Folklore oj Holidays in Nova
Scotia and Nova Scotia Moments. This book is based on
Clarys popular "Maritime Moments" segments, as heard
on Maritime Information Radio. Clary lives in Halifax.
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