[Displaced Flames fan]

Today I watched a movie called Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion and I couldn't believe with the scope of this incident that I had never heard about it. I've always been interested in North American history, particularly during the time of westward expansion and exploration (I adore The Lewis and Clark Diaries for instance) and am familiar with some Canadian's of the time....like Simon Fraser and David Thompson. In any case, I would love to read a good book on Canadian history and one that hopefully covers everything from the earliest settlement (L'Anse aux Meadows) all the way to post WWII stuff.

If there is nothing that comprehensive I guess I would prefer something that covers the exploration of Western Canada and the expansion that followed.

A preemptive thanks to anyone who comes through!