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Amazing Tales of St. Lawrence Neighbourhood in Old Town Toronto    by Bruce Bell
Price: $4.99 USD. 42910 words. Published by Frank Touby  on September 16, 2010. .

Children were hanged, women without husbands had little choice but to prostitute themselves, clergy and ruling families cruelly dominated a lusty, oftentimes unruly population. The seamy and the sacred united to form one of the world’s great cities: Toronto. Telling its tales is famed local historian Bruce Bell, a uniquely skilled and deeply emotional storyteller.
A Brief Introduction to the Lewis and Clark Expedition    by Catherine  Jaime
Price: $2.99 USD. 5820 words. Published on October 22, 2010. .

Lots of great information on the men (and woman...and baby...and dog...) who made the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Whether you are a history buff or just curious to know a little more about this important expedition, you are bound to enjoy the stories of this diverse group as they headed to the Pacific Ocean and back.
The Bloody Boy    by Doug Thomas
Price: $4.95 USD. 198800 words. Published on October 24, 2010. .

On June 18, 1812, the United States of America declares war on Great Britain...and invades Canada. A former street urchin, Jacob Baker, now a grenadier in the 49th Regiment, Isaac Brock's own Green Tigers, is sworn to defend Canada and committed to protecting Nancy, his fiancee, from the invading Americans. He must survive battles, and the British Army itself to get back to Nancy.
A Bark In The Park-Pennsylvania Dutch Country: The 20 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog    by Doug Gelbert
Price: $2.99 USD. 9920 words. Published on November 13, 2010. .

The Pennsylvania Dutch Country is a great place to hike with your dog. Your dog can climb hills that leave him panting, explore dark ravines or circle lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water. This book describes the 20 best outings you can find for your best trail pal. While walking the dog, you'll get generous helpings of local history, botany, geology and more.
York Proceeded On    by Catherine  Jaime
Price: $2.99 USD. 16030 words. Published on February 5, 2011. .

This family-friendly story relives the Lewis and Clark Expedition through the eyes of York, Captain Clark's personal slave. As York shares the stories of his adventures and trials with his grandchildren, we see the difficulties they experienced and the trials they endured. The facts included in the story are based on extensive research in the Lewis and Clark Journals.
A Walking Tour of York, Pennsylvania    by Doug Gelbert
Price: $0.99 USD. 5660 words. Published on February 12, 2011. .

There is no better way to see America than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a walking tour. This walking tour of York, Pennsylvania is ready to explore when you are. Each walking tour describes historical, architectural landmarks, cultural sites and ecclesiastic touchstones and provides step-by-step directions.
A Convenient Marriage    by Maria Ling
Price: $1.99 USD. 8340 words. Published on May 5, 2011. .

Eliza Swann, a butter merchant's daughter, wants to be a fine lady like the ones she reads about in novels. When landed gentleman Edward Dean proposes, she is only too eager to say yes. But marriage to Edward turns out very different to what she expected. Historical romance short story.
An Unsuitable Girl    by Maria Ling
Price: $1.99 USD. 8170 words. Published on May 6, 2011. .

Parlourmaid Annis Jones falls in love with handsome cornet William Dean, though she knows a young officer with a career to make can't marry a penniless servant. But when his colonel rapes her and leaves her pregnant and disgraced, the young couple must find a way to build a life together - somehow. Historical romance short story set in York during the Napoleonic War.
A Date with Darkness: A Novel of the Theological College of St. Van Helsing    by Vanessa Knipe
Price: $3.99 USD. 74690 words. Published by Rob Preece on June 17, 2011. .

Young widow Sally Cartwright is ready to get back into dating and the on-line dating service finds a lot of interested men. What Sally doesn't realize is that her ad is an open invitation to every werewolf, vampire, witch and nature elemental in England. Ex-boyfriend Mike Ryder wants to help, but he's bound by the rules. Unless the dark forces break the rules, he can legally do nothing.
Haunting Grace    by Elizabeth Marshall
Price: Free! 12340 words. Published on October 10, 2011. .

Having endured years of an abusive marriage, Grace Evans finally walks out on her loveless marriage and boards a train for York. Within hours of arriving in the ancient city, her life is changed forever by a portrait in her hotel room.