Tag Archives: Canada

Book Review: A Brief Political And Geographical History Of North America

Posted on March 4, 2018 by nathanalbright

A Brief Political And Geographical History Of North America:  Where Are…New France, New Netherland, And New Sweden, by Lissa Johnston I am no stranger to this series [1], and to put it mildly, the quality of the series as a … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Paul Anka

Posted on December 1, 2017 by nathanalbright

When you look at patterns regarding the membership of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame one of the patterns that becomes is clear that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hates Canadian musicians [1].  This lack of regard … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Landscapes Of Anne Of Green Gables

Posted on October 22, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Landscapes Of Anne Of Green Gables:  The Enchanting Island That Inspired L.M. Montgomery, by Catherine Reid [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Net Gallery.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] I consider myself at least … Continue reading →

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O Canada, Or Finding Identity In Negative Spaces

Posted on July 2, 2017 by nathanalbright

A few times in my life I have found myself in Canada.  It happens.  On one memorable trip back to the United States I spent a few hours napping and enjoying the hospitality of a Tim Horton’s restaurant at the … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Sarah McLachlan

Posted on January 7, 2016 by nathanalbright

At first glance, Sarah McLachlan may strike many fans of rock & roll music as not being very much on the rock side. Like artists such as the Carpenters [1], much of her success was in adult contemporary radio, and … Continue reading →

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Non-Book Review: Defender Of Canada

Posted on May 20, 2015 by nathanalbright

Defender Of Canada: Sir George Prevost And The War Of 1812 Since most of the books I have read and reviewed for the Michigan War Studies Review have been very technically challenging ones, when I saw the opportunity to read … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Celine Dion

Posted on November 25, 2014 by nathanalbright

There is, of course, some question as to whether one should consider Celine Dion eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. After all, her English-language debut, Unison [1], came out in 1990. Before, that, of course, she had … Continue reading →

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Arctic Fire

Posted on May 29, 2013 by nathanalbright

Among the many international institutions of this world lies one that is at least somewhat obscure given the potential importance of its geographic span. The Arctic Council is made up of eight nations who control land around the Arctic Ocean … Continue reading →

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The Longest Day

Posted on September 25, 2012 by nathanalbright

Today has been the longest day of my life so far. My day began at around midnight, I was leaving Chiang Mai on my way to South Korea. The flight was uneventful, except that I had been asked to switch … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Bryan Adams

Posted on August 24, 2011 by nathanalbright

Introduction By and large most of the acts I have chosen to talk about for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction have not been acts I am personally a passionate fan about (a notable exception is Chicago), though all … Continue reading →

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