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A hilarious tour through Canada's history, from the nation's most trusted news source: The Beaverton.
The Beaverton has quickly become the funniest--and most biting--source of Canadian satire. Its headlines have been misinforming Canadians across the country (and world), while also providing some of the most insightful social commentary found anywhere. Now, in its first book, The Beaverton looks back over Canada's past to tell the story of how we became the ridiculous nation we are today.
Through the lens of the venerable Beaverton, one of the country's oldest and proudest newspapers, the editors share the headlines and news stories that defined the times. From the earliest days of independence ("Paternity Test Confirms John A. Actual Father of Confederation") to war heritage ("Vimy Ridge: Canada Becomes a Nation After Killing Germans for Britain on French Soil") and right up to the 21st century ("Peter McKay sends Make-Up, High Heels to Oppressed Women in Afghanistan")--this is history like you've never seen it.
Part mock-history, part fake-scrapbook, Glorious and/or Free is a hilarious and entertaining stab at our national myths and legends. And, like all great satire, it's funny because it's true.
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LUKE GORDON FIELD is editor-in-chief of The Beaverton. After attending Upper Canada College from Grades 5-12 (where he won the Brendan Fraser memorial award for most invisible student), Field studied Canadian History at Queen's University, graduating with distinction. He then completed his JD at Osgoode Hall Law School and took the next logical step: becoming a comedian and comedy writer. As a stand-up comic, he has toured all over Canada and very specific parts of America. His greatest passion remains The Beaverton, which he has run since 2012, helping the site become the culturally dominant media empire it is today. He knows an absurd amount of trivia about William Lyon Mackenzie King, and would be happy to tell you some if you'll listen.
ALEX HUNTLEY is an editor and senior writer at The Beaverton. He has a BA with Honours in politics and history and a Master's of Public Administration from Queen's University, and an expired basic first aid certificate from the distinguished school of St. John's Ambulance. Creator of The Beaverton's Moments in History, Alex has always wanted to satirize Canada. Since joining The Beaverton in 2012, he has expanded its presence by recruiting local comedians and writers in places like Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa, and Whitehorse. He's also led pranks on behalf of The Beaverton, such as running fake candidates during Montreal's 2013 municipal election and petitioning the Montreal Biodome to bring back a deported Anglophone parrot, gaining the attention of international media. He will always remember your birthday. The author lives in Ontario.
