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Wild Foods of Prince Edward Island
Publisher: Acorn Press$29.95Prince Edward Island is famous for potatoes and seafood, but our forests, meadows, marshes, and shores are home to hundreds of species of edible plants and fungi. Of course, edible and palatable are not the same and award-winning biologist and forager Kate MacQuarrie knows the difference!
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The Acadians of Prince Edward Island (bilingual)
Publisher: Acorn Press$27.95This book on the Acadians of Prince Edward Island shows the cultural and historical importance of carefully documented and organized collections of photos. From some points of view this book is like an old-fashioned family album, except that it illustrates the ordinary life of not just one but many Acadian families.
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Prince Edward Island ~ Epekwitk ~ Climate Almanac
Publisher: Acorn Press$27.95From devastating hurricanes to blizzards that have shut down the Island for days, Jardine creates a fascinating deep-dive into the changing weather patterns of Prince Edward Island and their effect on the landscape. Complete with maps, photos, and tables, this month- by-month guide is an essential reader for those interested in weather, climate change and Island history.
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The Belfast Riot of 1847
Publisher: Island Studies Press$29.95On March 1, 1847, Prince Edward Island experienced the second-worst election riot in Canadian history. About 200 Scottish Protestants and 300 Irish Catholics got into a brawl, resulting in at least three men dead and up to 100 others injured. This event set the stage for the hardening of the sectarian conflict between Protestants and Catholics on Prince Edward Island for the next 125 years.
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A Stroke of Luck
Editor: Penelope JacksonPublisher: Purple Porcupine Publishing$21.95After suffering a series of devastating strokes, musician Bruce Hughes faced a future where walking, talking, or playing music again seemed impossible. But through grit, humour, and sheer determination, Bruce defied the odds. His memoir is a moving and often humorous account of recovery, offering hope to stroke survivors and anyone overcoming life’s toughest challenges.
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When the Banyan Sways
Artist: Radha RaulgaonkarEditor: Dushy GnanapragasamPublisher: Running the Goat$21.99Four folktales from India—full of magic and wisdom.
