Backyard History: Forgotten Stories From Atlantic Canada's Past

by Andrew MacLean

Backyard History unearths the often hilarious, mostly mysterious, always surprising untold tales of Canada’s East Coast, as only a Maritimer can spin them.This extraordinary collection gathers the very best from Andrew MacLean’s popular newspaper columns, podcast, and television show, now enhanced and extended with fresh insights and discoveries.Running the gamut from lost cities to rodent invasions; from rum runners to teenage heroines; from monstrous sea creatures to circus riots these true forgotten stories from Atlantic Canada will astound readers of all ages.Combining meticulous research with vivid storytelling, captivating anecdotes, and a human touch, Backyard History takes readers on an entertaining and exhilarating ride detailing the rich, undiscovered past of a region which has long been renowned for its storytelling.

Genres: History

276 pages, Hardcover

Published November 15, 2023

About the author

Andrew MacLean is the creator of Backyard History, a popular long form Atlantic Canadian history column appearing in 19 newspapers, the host of the Backyard History Podcast, and the author of two books, also called (you guessed it) Backyard History!

Backyard History puts the story into history, digging deep into forgotten and obscure moments in Maritimes history and fashioning them into fascinating tales.

Mixing academic research with the human touch Maritimers are known for, MacLean’s Backyard History has been featured by media outlets across Canada.

Support this author and order a book at backyardhistory.ca/book

Reviews

[Erin McCormick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am an avid listener of the Backyard History podcast, so when I saw that Andrew was releasing a book, it was an immediate purchase for me! I loved every minute of it! A great collection of the strange, mysterious, exciting and humorous story’s within the history of New Brunswick. Can’t wait to recommend and gift this to my local friends and family.

[Kathleen McRae · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an interesting collection of stories about women who stepped out of the strict roles that were assigned to women and tried to make their own choice in a man’s world.