Author: THE BITTERN LAKE-SIFTON HISTORY BOOK ASSOCIATION / THE BITTERN LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; NORDIN, A. LOUISE; WYLIE, NORA C.: EDITORS
Title: The Bitter 'n Sweet: The History of the Bittern Lake-Sifton [Alberta] District
Description: Bittern Lake, Alberta: Community Association, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. "This permanent document will forever enshrine the strong sense of community and the interdependence of neighbours that forged the bonds of [this] community. The rich story about the trials and tribulations, the heartaches and the joys, the struggles and achievements, will grant to future generations a sense of identity with the past and be a compass for the future. I hope it will be a stimulus for fond memories for many of our senior citizens and an inspiration to our youth." - Arnold Malone, M.P. 634 pages, with over 300 pages of family histories. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Extensive index with hundreds of family names. Bibliography. Photo endpapers. Excellent 21" x 21" fold-out map inside back board indicates parcels of land in the vicinity of Bittern Lake with the names and dates of their original settlers and/or purchasers, according to official homestead records, CPR land sale records, and the record of HBC lands. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear to publisher's attractively illustrated maroon cloth-covered boards decorated in gilt. A high-quality copy of this very informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Bittern Lake, Sifton, Alberta - Local History. Very Good .

Keywords: Genealogy