The Romance of Alberta Settlements

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pp.193.paperback edition.”Most of Alberta’s settlements, stations and post offices were named by the second decade of the 20th century. Many of these names have disappeared from the map because of “progress” and urbanization. Over 75 of those place names were chosen in honor of or in connection with men and women of the pen (or brush) – poets, novelists, historians, jurists, philosophers, politicians, scientists, dramatists, artists, composers, clergy, educators, and journalists, among others. Our pioneers chose well in the naming of their communities. Those names remind us of those energetic and talented people of the pen. This study is one attempt to preserve that heritage. Obviously some of those pens were more productive and influential than others”

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ISBN 155059270X
ISBN13 9781550592702
Number of pages 193
Original Title The Romance of Alberta Settlements
Published Date 2004
Book Condition Very good
Jacket Condition No Dustjacket
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Calgary
Edition First edition
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pp.193.paperback edition.”Most of Alberta’s settlements, stations and post offices were named by the second decade of the 20th century. Many of these names have disappeared from the map because of “progress” and urbanization. Over 75 of those place names were chosen in honor of or in connection with men and women of the pen (or brush) – poets, novelists, historians, jurists, philosophers, politicians, scientists, dramatists, artists, composers, clergy, educators, and journalists, among others. Our pioneers chose well in the naming of their communities. Those names remind us of those energetic and talented people of the pen. This study is one attempt to preserve that heritage. Obviously some of those pens were more productive and influential than others”

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Weight 1 kg