| Check Mate!: Two Boys Experience the Life and Death Fight for Control of the Hudson Bay Fur Trade Contributor(s): Smith, Chris Milligan &. David (Author), Rindlisbacher, Peter (Illustrator), Back, Francis (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1460210417 ISBN-13: 9781460210413 Publisher: FriesenPress OUR PRICE: $30.14 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Canada - Pre-confederation (to 1867) - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6" W x 9" (0.97 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Just how did he do it? How did Pierre LeMoyne d'Iberville-alone, outgunned, and outnumbered-defy what should have been a rout for the English Instead, he sinks a Royal Navy vessel with all hands onboard, captures a second ship, and chases off a third Few Canadians know of this classic 17th century encounter on Hudson Bay. How did geography, distance, and a final ironic historical twist of fate leave everyone shaking their heads in disbelief, make tatters of his victory, and deny Iberville super hero status in France? All the answers to these and other lifealtering questions are explained through the eyes and experiences of two twelve-year-old boys on opposite sides of this epic battle. Learn more about Check Mate at www.checkmatebook.com... |