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Here you will find all the books we offer for sale. They have been divided into five categories as follows:
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 Invisible Army: Hard Times, Heartbreak & Heritage. New for 2010. This is the story of the forgotten people who made the Canal work - the staff who have served on the Rideau Canal since 1832. "A rich account of the routines, rhythms and experiences of those who maintained and operated the Rideau." For details see the Invisible Army Page. 480p. 2010.
Item RHB03 - $19.95 |
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Tales of the Rideau. New for 2010. This non-fiction books contains 17 tales, ranging from classics such The Lost Barrel of Silver to lesser known tales such as the Sluiced Superintendent. Focussing on the back-story, the details that form the basis for each tale, this book explores many fascinating facets of Rideau history. For details see the Tales of the Rideau Page. 166p. 2010.
Item RHB04 - $19.95 |
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Canal Lock Design and Construction, The Rideau Canal Experience, 1826-1982. Book on CD - new for 2010. This 1983 report by Robert W. Passfield details the design, construction and evolution of the locks on the Rideau Canal from 1826 to 1982. Digital book (PDF file on a CDROM). For details see the MR57 Report Page. 482p. 2010.
Item DB57 - $14.95 |
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A History of the Rideau Lockstations by Ken W. Watson - a history of each lockstation on the Rideau Canal detailing why each spot was chosen, problems that had to be overcome, and how they did it. Illustrated with maps, period paintings and photographs. 120p. 2000 (updated to last printing in 2009).
Item RHB01 - $19.95
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Building the Rideau Canal: A Pictorial History by Robert Passfield. A 2003 reprint of the 1982 classic. The book features 72 period illustrations of the canal during and just following construction, 43 of which are in stunning colour. Passfield provides expert interpretation of these images and engaging descriptions of the engineering of the works. This is one of the best books about the Rideau. 184p. 1982. (reprinted in 2003).
Item RHB02 - $19.95 (click here for more info) |
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Construction du canal Rideau: Histoire Illustrée par Robert Passfield.
en français
Item RHB02FR - $19.95 |
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Invisible Army: Hard Times, Heartbreak & Heritage. New for 2010. This is the story of the forgotten people who made the Canal work - the staff who have served on the Rideau Canal since 1832. "A rich account of the routines, rhythms and experiences of those who maintained and operated the Rideau." For details see the Invisible Army Page. 480p. 2010.
Item RHB03 - $19.95 |
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Tales of the Rideau. New for 2010. This non-fiction books contains 17 tales, ranging from classics such The Lost Barrel of Silver to lesser known tales such as the Sluiced Superintendent. Focussing on the back-story, the details that formed the basis for each tale, this book explores many fascinating facets of Rideau history. For details see the Tales of the Rideau Page. 166p. 2010.
Item RHB04 - $19.95 |
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Pathfinders, The Guides of The Rideau by Ed Bebee. Explore the lore and the lure of the Rideau with this engaging book about unsung group of men and women who contributed to the flowering of the Rideau. 170p. 2004.
Item RHB05 - $19.95
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Fish Tales - The Lure and the Lore of the Rideau by Ed Bebee. New for 2007. Sketches and rollicking stories of legendary fishing guides and nine Rideau Corridor communities; Delta, Battersea, Elgin-Morton-Jones Falls, Chaffey’s Lock, Newboro, Westport, Portland, Perth, Smiths Falls-Ottawa. 272p. 2007. Item RHB06 - $24.95 (click here for more info)
 SPECIAL DEAL: Buy "Fish Tales" together with its companion read "Pathfinders" for only $39.95 (reg. $44.90) - plus only counts as 1 shipping charge. Item RB-DB2 - $39.95 |
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Engineered Landscapes: The Rideau Canal's Transformation of a Wilderness Waterway by Ken W. Watson. A research document that looks into the pre-canal geography of the Rideau Canal and the amount of flooding caused by the building of the Rideau Canal PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU BUY. 290p. 2006.
Item RHB07 - $55.00 |
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The Rideau Route: Exploring the Pre-Canal Waterway by Ken W. Watson. New for 2007. This book reveals the secret world that lies below the waters of the Rideau Canal – the drowned landscape of the original Rideau Route. This book answers the question; what did the Rideau Route look like before the canal was built? A fascinating and educational read. 146p. 2007.
Item RHB08 - $19.95 (click here for more info)
SPECIAL DEAL: Buy "The Rideau Route" together with its companion read "A History of the Rideau Lockstations" for only $34.95 (reg. $39.90) - plus only counts as 1 shipping charge. Item RB-DB1 - $34.95 |
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The Sweeney Diary: the 1839 to 1850 Journal of Rideau Lockmaster Peter Sweeney The fascinating diary of the first lockmaster at Jones Falls. The book also includes The Life and Times of Peter Sweeney and Who's Who in the Diary by local historian Sue Warren. Anyone interested in a first hand account of life in Upper Canada, of an early Rideau lockmaster, or just interested in a good read will enjoy this book. 198p. 2008.
Item RHB09 - $14.95 |
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Rideau Waterway by Robert Legget. THE definitive work about the Rideau. The story of how it was built plus a guide to places of interest along the waterway and much more. 312p 1986.
Item RHB10 - $22.95 |
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The Rideau Canal - Then and Now by Ron Corbett. A beautiful full colour "coffee table" book. Ron Corbett's lively text is accompanied by both archival images and the present day photography of John McQuarrie. 144p. 2007.
Item RHB20 - $25.00 |
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Labourers on the Rideau Canal, 1826-1832: From Work Site to World Heritage Site edited by Katherine M.J. McKenna. Articles by William N.T. Wylie, Katherine M.J. McKenna and Bruce S. Elliot. 135p. 2008.
Item RHB21 - $19.95 |
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For King and Country by Mark Andrews. A detailed biography of John By, the builder of the Rideau Canal. 238p. 1998.
Item RHB22- $25.00 |
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John By by Robert Legget - a short biography of Lt. Col. John By by noted Rideau historian Robert Legget. 63p. 1982.
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Sights and Surveys by Erin Welch. Diary accounts of two early surveyors of the Rideau, John MacTaggart and John Burrow. 53p. 1979.
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Rideau Heritage by Deborah A. Gordanier, illustrated by Florent Busschaert. History of portions of the Rideau. Beautifully illustrated. 55p 1982.
Item RHB25 - $9.00 |
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The McCabe List - Early Irish in the Ottawa Valley by Bruce S. Elliott. An 1829 petition with the names of 673 people, mostly Irish canal workers, listing where they were from in Ireland and relatives that might be interested in emigrating to Canada. 82p. 2002.
Item RHB26 - $11.00 |
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Yankies and Loyalists by Erin Welch. A diary account of a trip from Bytown to Kingston, along the Rideau, in 1830. 27p. 1979.
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The Commissariat by R. Forbes Hirsch. History of the Commissariat, located beside the Ottawa locks. 52p 1982.
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Our Canal - The Rideau Canal in Ottawa by Peter Conroy. A photographic exploration of the canal in Ottawa - present day and historic photos of the canal and associated buildings. 94p. 2002.
Item RHB29 - $24.95 |
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Locked Up edited by Sue Pike. Rideau short mystery stories. 278p. 2007
Item RHB42 - $15.95 |
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Shillings by Vicki Cameron. A Canadian history mystery set on the Rideau Canal. 101p. 2007
Item RHB42 - $9.95 |
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The Ferryman's Wife by Patti Miller. A work of historical fiction about the events surrounding the murder of William Oliver in 1842. 128p. 2004.
Item RHB43 - $14.95 |
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Rideau, Whispers in Stone by Craig McCue. Short story fiction, most set on the Rideau during its construction (1826-18323). 162p. 2009.
Item RHB44 - $19.95 |
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A Matter of Honour and Other Tales of Early Perth by Susan Code. Stories of early Perth. 155p. 1996.
Item RHB45 - $18.95 |
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King of the Rideau by Catherine L. Carroll. A historic novel based on the life of Moss K. Dickinson, founder of Manotick, Ontario. 85p 1998.
Item RHB46 - $8.00 |
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History of the Township of North Crosby and Westport by Neil A. Patterson. A history of the people that founded and developed that area. 103p. 2006.
Item RHB60 - $9.95 |
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Burritt's Rapids, 1793-1993: A Scrapbook edited by Olivia Mills & Renee Smith. Compiled on the 200th anniversary of Burritts Rapids, it contains history, photographs, anecdotes and memories of the village over the last two centuries. 92p. 1993 (reprinted 2007)
Item RHB61 - $23.00 |
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Rideau Boating and Road Guide where to dock, shop, wine, dine, explore and enjoy. A lock by lock guide to the Rideau. 264p. 2007
Out of Stock until 2010 guide is available (~ July, 2010) |
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Ports Cruising Guide to the Rideau Canal and Ottawa River - a highly detailed navigation guide to the Rideau with colour photos. 182p. 2007
Item RTB02 - $25.00 |
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The Rideau Navigator by Doug Gray. A planning guide (not a navigation guide) for the Rideau. Boating tips and more. 111p. 1993.
Item RTB03 - $14.95 |
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A Complete Working Guide for the Beginning Blacksmith - Blacksmithing Fundamentals by Don MacKay. Written by the blacksmith from the Jones Falls Lockstation, the book describes the basics of blacksmithing, including 21 lessons. Of interest to anyone who wants to know how iron is forged into tools. 191p. New for 2007.
Item ROB01 - $35.00 |
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David W. Nichols and the Decoys of the Rideau Canal Waterway by Larry Lunnman. Stories of the craftsmen whose artistic abilities allowed them to turn out both working and decorative decoys with a particular focus on the Nichols family of Smiths Falls. Other noted carvers include John B. Garton of Smiths Falls, the Hutchings family of California ( near Jones Falls), George Curry of Chaffey's Lock, Frank Lyons and Bill Flynn of Newboro. Less well-known were the carver-residents of Kingston Penitentiary. Most of the photos are large and in colour. 162p. 2009.
Item ROB02 - $45.00 |
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Our River, The Rideau by Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. Illustrated book that explains the Rideau River. 28p. 1992.
Item ROB03 - $5.00 |
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Canal Lock Design and Construction, The Rideau Canal Experience, 1826-1982. Book on CD - new for 2010. This 1983 report by Robert W. Passfield details the design, construction and evolution of the locks on the Rideau Canal from 1826 to 1982. Digital book (PDF file on a CDROM). For details see the MR57 Report Page. 482p. 2010.
Item RDB057 - $14.95 |
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The First Tay Canal in the Rideau Corridor, 1830-1850. Book on CD - new for 2009. This detailed 1984 report looks at the building and use of the First Tay Canal, built and operated by the Tay Navigation Company. Locks on the Tay River connected Perth to the Rideau Canal by way of Port Elmsley. The canal opened in 1834 but had a bit of a tortured life before closing in the 1860s. Digital book (PDF file on a CDROM). For details see the MR142 Report Page. 183p. 2009.
Item RDB142 - $14.95 |
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Recreational Boating on the Rideau Waterway, 1890-1930. Book on CD - new for 2009. This detailed 1986 report looks at the development of recreational boating on the Rideau. It includes information about the types of recreational boats, the boaters, recreational boating activities, the development of steamer excursions and the impact of recreational boating on the administration of the canal. Digital book (PDF file on a CDROM). For details see the MR253 Report Page. 431p. 2009.
Item RDB253 - $14.95 |
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Builders of the Rideau Canal, 1826-32. Book on CD - new for 2009. This 1976 report deals with some of the men, both soldiers and civilians, who built the Rideau Canal. The report includes information about the organization of the project and the background and personality of the superintending engineer, Lieutenant Colonel John By. Also includes several paylists. Digital book (PDF file on a CDROM). For details see the MR185 Report Page. 281p. 2009.
Item RDB185 - $14.95 |
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Historic Bridges on the Rideau Waterways System. Book on CD - new for 2009. This 1976 report by Robert W. Passfield reviews the history of bridges built across the Rideau Canal and details 26 of the 59 bridges that existed in 1976. Includes 38 photos and illustrations of various bridges. Digital book (PDF file on a CDROM). For details see the MR212 Report Page. 129p. 2009.
Item RDB212 - $14.95 |
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The Rideau Canal: 1832 - 1914. Book on CD - new for 2009. Covering the 1832 to 1914 period of the Rideau Canal, Judith Tulloch, in this 219 page research document, provides us with a fascinating review of these early years of the canal’s operation. Reprint of Tulloch's 1975 report. Digital book (PDF file on a CDROM). For details see the MR177 Report Page. 219p. 2009.
Item RDB177 - $14.95 |
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Construction History of the Rideau Canal. Book on CD - new for 2008. Covering the 1826-1832 construction period of the Rideau Canal, Karen Price, in this 335 page research document, provides us with transcribed excerpts from Lt. Colonel John By’s yearly reports detailing the work done and costs incurred at each work site. Reprint of Price's 1976 report. Digital book (PDF file on a CDROM). For details see the MR193 Report Page. 335p. 2008.
Item RDB193 - $14.95 |
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