Book Posts
Building Canada || A 10 Point book review
This book is a sort of an introduction to the various architectural styles of buildings in Canada and the influences that created them. The book starts from the French settlers in the 1600s and ends in the modern times, touching in between the Atlantic provinces, the prairie towns, French influences, British influences and Canada’s own style as well.
The Great Railroad Revolution || A 10 Point book review
In this book the author traces the rise and fall of the American railways from its beginnings in the early 1800s to the present time. At its time the railways were at the cutting edge of transportation technology and proved to be one of the biggest factors in America’s growth. The author also throws light on these points.
Conquistadores || A 10 Point book review
As the title implies ‘Conquistadores’ is about how the Spanish went on their exploratory journeys to the Americas starting with Christopher Columbus (who was Italian but got his sponsorship for the trip from the Spanish Monarchs
Jungle of Stone || Book Post
This book is mainly about two explorers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood. Together they made some of the most important discoveries of the 19th century and changed humankind’s understanding of human history.
Books: In Review 2022
My original target for the year was to read 30 books but I could only read 15 by the end of the year. Nevertheless this …
The Last Days of the Incas || Book Post
Book Name :Â The Last Days of the Incas Author : Kim MacQuarrie Genre : Non Fiction/History Book Post : 36 What is it about? : …
The Age of Wood || Book post
Book Name : The Age of Wood Author: Roland Ennos Genre : Non-Fiction/ Wood Book Post : 35 What is it about? : The book traces the relationship between mankind …
The Story of Buildings || Book Post
Book Name : The Story of Buildings Author:Â Patrick Dillon and Illustrations by Stephen Biesty Genre : Non-Fiction/ Buildings Book Post : 34 What is it about? : This is …
How to avoid a climate disaster || A quick Book Review
Book Name : How to avoid a climate disaster Author: Bill Gates Genre : Non-Fiction/ Climate Book Post : 33 What is it about? : We all know the threat …