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Governed by the Whistle
A History of Inverness Town 1803-2004
Author: E.J. Ned MacDonald
The title, Governed By The Whistle, is a testament to a time when the coal mining whistle literally controlled the town. Its distinctive sound signalled the miners call work (one whistle); or no work (two whistles) as well as, sounded the alarm for strikes, accidents, fatalitlies, fires, or other situations.
Price: $15.00
Shipping: $5.00
Total: $25.00
Inverness Centennial
“Taking a trip down memory lane is not easy. Sometimes it can be painful and sometimes blissful. In case of this new History, Ancedotes, Memoirs of Inverness Centennial 1904-2004 it is indeed a blissful experience. The work is captivating, informative, witty, and just plain good reading. It’s history that will appeal to all — to anyone who enjoys a good story — be they Invernessers, or someone who has never heard of Inverness.” - D. Currie
Authors: Donald L. Gillis and Ned MacDonald
Price: $35.00
Shipping: $23.00
Total: $58.00
The Broken Ground DVD
Based on the book by Ned MacDonald comes this engaging feature documentary that explores the history of the Inverness Coal Mines. After an abundance of quality coal is discovered in a remote settlement on Cape Breton Island, wealthy foreign developers and miners arrive from across the world to extract the black gold from the depths. As the years continue, exploitation of the workers challenges the survival of Inverness Town and its people.
Runtime: 74 minutes; Language: English; Format: SD Full Screen Edition; Sound: 5.1 Surround
Price: $20.00
Shipping: $5.00
Total: $25.00
