Author: BURT, A.L.
Title: The Romance of the Prairie Provinces - the Romance of Canada
Description: Toronto: W.J. Gage & Co. Limited, 1930. First Edition. Hardcover. viii, 272 pages. Index. Black and white illustrations, maps and reproductions of archival photos. "An interesting history is one of the greatest resources a nation may possess. It inspires the soul of patriotism. No country is richer in this source of inspiration than Canada, and of its story no part is more romantic than that of the Prairie Provinces." - Preface. The eighteen chapters include: The First Inhabitants; The First White Men on the Prairie; Life on the Banks of the Red River; How the Riel Rebellion Produced the Province of Manitoba; and more. Publisher's stamp atop front free endpaper otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A quality vintage copy of this engaging and informative vintage work. Peel [2] 3169, Artibise 16.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; Alberta - history, Saskatchewan - History, Manitoba - History, Vintage Textbooks - Canada, Louis Riel, Riel Rebellion. Good .

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