The Grand Prairie of the Great Northland: The Evolution of a County, 1805-1951 (Paperback)

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pp. xii 282. B&W and colour photo-reproductions throughout along with B&W maps and drawings.  Volume 1 only. “‘The Grand Prairie of the Great Northland’ tells the story of the people who came to this district, from all parts of the world and from all walks of life. It tells of the tribulations encountered by the first settlers, the building of communities, and how life was lived. It also tells of a harsh northern environment, transportation problems, and occasional lawlessness on the frontier. Above all, it reveals the tenacity of farmers coping in a district so far removed from chipping ports, but whose grain became world famous for its quality and high yields.”

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ISBN 097393140x
ISBN13 9780973931402
Number of pages 294
Original Title The Grande Prairie of the Great Northland: The Evolution of a County 1805-1951
Published Date 2005
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition no dustjacket
Binding paperback
Size Larger 8vo
Place of Publication Grande Prairie
Edition First Edition
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pp. xii 282. B&W and colour photo-reproductions throughout along with B&W maps and drawings.  Volume 1 only. “‘The Grand Prairie of the Great Northland’ tells the story of the people who came to this district, from all parts of the world and from all walks of life. It tells of the tribulations encountered by the first settlers, the building of communities, and how life was lived. It also tells of a harsh northern environment, transportation problems, and occasional lawlessness on the frontier. Above all, it reveals the tenacity of farmers coping in a district so far removed from chipping ports, but whose grain became world famous for its quality and high yields.”

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Weight 1.8 kg