Forging the Prairie West
Published on 16. July 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-19-541049-5 (ISBN)
Description
This second volume in the Illustrated History of Canada relates the eventful, occasionally violent, history of the three "prairie" provinces (Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta). Covering exploration, economic, political and social history, it presents a detailed account of the region's importance in Canadian history.
Reviews / Votes
The reader comes away with a better understanding og the enormity these provinces face what with their ethnic diversity, resource development, agricultural dependency, and urbanization. All of this provides an historical background necessary to understand the future dilemmas unfolding in the prairie West and the entire country. * Journal of the West *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
numerous colour and black and white illustrations, 1 map
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 184 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-541049-5 (9780195410495)
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