The Women of Ville-Marie: Trailblazers of 17th-Century Montreal

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Picture this: You’re a woman in the 17th century, and you’re about to embark on a journey to a wild, untamed land called Ville-Marie, the future Montreal. No fancy shopping malls, no Uber Eats, just a whole lot of hard work and the chance to build something from scratch. That’s the story of the women …

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Judith: The Story of a Lifetime – A Life Lived Boldly

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Judith’s story is one for the ages, a tapestry woven with threads of resilience, ambition, and a whole lot of heart. From humble beginnings to reaching for the stars, her journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the enduring spirit of the human experience. Buckle up, because this is more than just …

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Caravan of Hope: A Bukharan Womans Journey to Freedom

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Imagine a world where your dreams are caged, your voice silenced, and your future predetermined. This is the reality for many women in history, and in the heart of Central Asia, one woman’s story stands out. She’s a Bukharan woman, her name lost to time, but her journey for freedom echoes through the ages. Her …

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The 1864 Diary of Mrs. Sarah Jane Rousseau Unabridged Edition: A Window into Civil War Life

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Imagine a world where the echoes of cannon fire were a daily soundtrack, and the fear of losing loved ones hung heavy in the air. That’s the reality captured in “The 1864 Diary of Mrs. Sarah Jane Rousseau Unabridged Edition,” a raw and intimate look at life on the home front during the American Civil …

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