Rum-running

The first book in the new Stories of Our Past series, Lawlor chronicles the history of this furtive trade and recounts the exploits and escapades of the East Coast's most infamous liquor smugglers. Complete with enthralling first-person accounts, fact-filled sidebars, and more than 60 photos, this accessible read is the rollicking story of one of the most captivating and controversial chapters of Canadian history.