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Alberta's North

A History, 1890-1950

by (author) Donald G. Wetherell & Irene R.A. Kmet

Publisher
The University of Alberta Press
Initial publish date
May 2000
Category
General

  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780888643421
    Publish Date
    May 2000
    List Price
    $34.95

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Description

Historians Don Wetherell and Irene Kmet follow the transformation of northern Alberta from the early 1890s to the 1950s into a distinct region with diverging interests.

About the authors

Catherine Cavanaugh is an associate professor in the History and Women's Studies departments at Athabasca University.

Donald G. Wetherell's profile page

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Awards

  • Grant MacEwan Author's Award - Western History Award
  • Grant MacEwan Author's Award - Shortlist
  • Grant MacEwan Author's Award - Outstanding Academic Title

Editorial Reviews

"Wetherell and Kmet are to be congratulated for their ability to weave several complex themes throughout what in many ways is a history of despair." Frits Pannekoek, CBRA

"This large volume. makes a major contribution of the knowledge of the region, presenting the story in an interesting and readable fashion." (Alberta History)

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