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Freemason Journal: Freemason Notebook, Freemason Gifts, Freemason Blue Sky Apron Style, Masonic Gifts, Blank Lined Journal With Matte Finish Paperback – Jan. 27, 2020

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The History of Freemasonry in Canada V1 is a comprehensive account of the origins, development, and evolution of Freemasonry in Canada. Written by J. Ross Robertson, a prominent Canadian historian and Masonic scholar, the book provides a detailed analysis of the social, cultural, and political factors that shaped the Masonic movement in Canada from its earliest beginnings in the 18th century to the present day.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of Freemasonry in Canada. The first section provides an overview of the history of Freemasonry in North America, including its origins in Europe and its early development in the United States. The second section focuses specifically on the history of Freemasonry in Canada, tracing its evolution from the arrival of the first Masonic lodges in the country in the late 1700s to the present day.Subsequent sections of the book delve into various aspects of Masonic culture and practice in Canada, including the organization and governance of Masonic lodges, the role of women in Freemasonry, and the relationship between Freemasonry and other social and cultural movements in Canadian history.Throughout the book, Robertson draws on a wealth of primary source material, including Masonic records, newspapers, and personal diaries, to provide a rich and detailed account of the history of Freemasonry in Canada. He also offers insightful analyses of the social and cultural contexts in which the Masonic movement developed, shedding light on the ways in which Freemasonry has both reflected and influenced Canadian society over the years.Overall, The History of Freemasonry in Canada V1 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry, Canadian history, or the social and cultural history of North America.1899. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 076615565X. Volume 1 of 2. This work discusses the history of Freemasonry in Canada from its introduction in 1749. It embraces a general history of the craft and its origin, but more particularly a history of the craft in the Province of Upper Canada, now Ontario, in the Dominion of Canada. it is compiled and written from official records and from manuscripts covering the period from 1749-1858. Handsomely illustrated throughout.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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380 pp. Index. Illus. Spine, corners bumped. Spine sunned. Blue cloth, gilt lettering. A history of the first hundred years of the Masonic lodge in Ontario, including the conditions of Masonry prior to 1855. The book includes, and updates the earlier histories published in 1930 and 1939.; 8vo 8″ – 9″ tall. Seller Inventory # HIS0650

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A small volume which is an excellent primer on the development of Freemasonry in Canada, starting in Nova Scotia and the Maritimes, progressing through Ontario, Quebec, across the Prairies and not forgetting British Columbia which developed somewhat independently from the rest of Canada.

While the focus of the book is shown in its title, the author does review the earlier non-Canadian history of the Order.

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It’s as Canadian as hockey and beer, and almost every town has at least one. Manyknow that it was hockey legend Tim Horton who opened the first Tim Hortonsrestaurant in Hamilton, but few know the inside story of Ron Joyce, the former copwho, after the death of Horton, grew the company into a colossal North Americanenterprise that now earns over a billion dollars a year.

Always Fresh is Joyce’s own story in a blend of memoir and business book, as he looks back at how the franchise became a sacred cultural tradition. Joyce takes us back to 1964, from the first almost-failed Tim Hortons Donut Shop in Hamilton, to his full partnership with the eponymous hockeyplayer and the tough years of franchise expansion. Recalling the tragic deathof Tim Horton in 1974, and relating the little-known chapter on Joyce’s attempt to sell the chain and his subsequent legal battles with Tim’s widow, Lori, here Joyce setsthe record straight. With great candour, he reveals the strategy behind the chain’s phenomenalexpansion, including the introduction of Timbits; how Tim Hortons’coffee has become a number one seller, despite intense competition; an inside look at Donut University; and just why it is that every day tens of thousands of Canadians line up for Tim Hortons products. Joyce also gives the inside scoop on menu items that didn’t quite work out, the company’s launch of drive-thrus, why the franchises have done so well in small towns, his decision to sell the company to Dave Thomas of Wendy’s, and gives his take on Tim Hortons’ much-anticipated IPO. This bookprovides an insider’s look at an empire, its successes and failures, and the determined passion and character of the man who created it.

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The decades-old question surrounding the death of the Red Baron has been embroiled in controversy. In this book, the author has uncovered new information and insights, shedding new light on the events of that day. This is a true story of young men who fought and died for their country. It puts the reader behind the stick of a Sopwith Camel from the pilot’s point of view. This is the first of two volumes. Part One of this comprehensive study covers the life of Captain Arthur Roy Brown, who is well-known as an ace fighter pilot. The basic story is told in Brown’s own words, via his previously unpublished letters home and the entries in his Pilot’s Flying Log Book. His surviving Combat Reports are also included. The letters and the Combat Reports are unedited, and are used to tell the story within a military, historical and geographical context. They are accompanied by over 500 photographs, most of them never before published, plus diagrams and maps. Part Two of the book covers Captain Brown’s encounter with Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron, in detail. The story is told on the basis of recently released official documents of the time, together with recently offered letters written by some of the participants and witnesses. The new information corrects several well-established beliefs, and is able to provide the true story together with the necessary confirmation. In 1995 Alan Bennett toured the site in France where Captain Brown had attacked the Red Baron on 21 April, 1918. As an experienced pilot of similar aircraft, he had grave doubts as to the truth of some parts of the story. The eventual result was a book written in conjunction with Norman Franks: “The Red Baron’s Last Flight.” After plentiful information from readers, Captain Roy Brown’s family and Wop May’s son, plus further research in France, a considerably different picture of the entire event and of Roy Brown’s life emerged. The new book, Captain Roy Brown, tells the complete definitive story. Margaret Harmon is Captain Roy Brown’s daughter. She lives in Arizona, and provided most of her father’s letters. Denny May is Wilfrid “Wop” May’s son. He lives in Alberta and is very active in keeping his father’s legacy alive. Alan Bennett finished compiling his book on Captain Roy Brown around Christmas of 2006. He was always striving for perfection to make sure his manuscript would be as complete as possible. He received correspondence from around the world to help him in this endeavour. Though not in great health towards the end, he nevertheless continued his research with passion and zeal. Alan Bennett passed away in January 2007.

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The first authorized biography of Bill Davis, the enigmatic Ontario premier who carried on a Tory dynasty, but was also a crucial Trudeau supporter.


A biography of one of Ontario’s most important premiers, who, despite having been out of public life for more than thirty years, is remembered fondly by many as the father of the community college system, TVO, OISE, and was indispensable in repatriating the Canadian Constitution with an accompanying Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Before he became premier, Davis was perhaps the most important education minister in Ontario history, responsible for the creation of the community college system and TVOntario. As premier, he went on to lead Ontario through buoyant and recessionary economic times, leaving a legacy Ontarians continue to enjoy. Now 87, Davis still lives on Main Street in his beloved Brampton.