Richard Rudnicki's Historical Paintings

HISTORICAL PICTURE BOOKS

Some of my picture books deal with historical subjects. Material culture, the times and the people are thoroughly researched to ensure authenticity.

Making Contact! Marconi Goes Wireless

Marconi born in Bologna, Italy in the mid-1800 to receiving the first transatlantic wireless communication at Signal Hill, St. John's, Newfoundland in 1901.

http://marconigoeswireless.blogspot.ca

Tecumseh

From his birth in present day Indiana, mid-1700s to his death at Moroviantown in Canada during the War of 1812.

http://tecumsehthebook.blogspot.ca

A Christmas Dollhouse

A very poor family and community in Oxford, Nova Scotia, 1932 during the great depression.

http://achristmasdollhouse.blogspot.ca

Viola Desmond Won't be Budged

New Glasgow and Halifax, Nova Scotia 1946-47. A Black woman and the beginning of the social justice movement in Canada.

http://violadesmondwontbebudged.blogspot.ca