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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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Out of print

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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

Irene R.A. Kmet's profile page

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)