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Biography & Autobiography General

Ordinary Heroes

The Journal of a French Pioneer in Alberta by Marcel Duriex

by (author) Roger Motut & Maurice Legris

Publisher
The University of Alberta Press
Initial publish date
Jan 1980
Category
General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780888640697
    Publish Date
    Jan 1980
    List Price
    $7.50

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Out of print

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Description

The journal of Marcel Durieux records the joys of harvesting vegetables after a winter of rice and beans, of spiritual awareness and of strong ties among the people, as well as the suffering that came from hardship, pain, loss and loneliness in pioneering the West.

About the authors

Roger Motut's profile page

MAURICE LEGRIS is Professor of English at the College of Liberal Arts, University of Oregon.

Maurice Legris' profile page