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Book Synopsis Historic Walks of Calgary by : Harry Max Sanders
Download or read book Historic Walks of Calgary written by Harry Max Sanders and published by Calgary : Red Deer Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its towering steel and glass skyscrapers, its endless modern suburbs, and its collective focus on the future, Calgary propagates its own greatest myth: that it is a city without history. But native archaeological sites, a reconstructed Mounted Police fort, and hundreds of historic homes, warehouses and commercial buildings that have escaped the wrecker's ball record the development of a nineteenth century cattletown into a twenty-first century metropolis. Alternating boom-and-bust cycles created their own legacies, providing architectural examples of the pre-First World War real estate boom, a late 1920s economic recovery and the petroleum wealth that flowed after the Leduc oil discovery of 1947. Illustrated with over 300 contemporary and archival photos.
Book Synopsis Calgary's Grand Story by : Donald B. Smith
Download or read book Calgary's Grand Story written by Donald B. Smith and published by University of Calgary Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Calgary was a Boomtown of 50,000 people in 1912, the year the Lougheed building and the adjacent Grand Theatre were built. The fanfare and anticipation surrounding their opening marked the beginning of a golden era in the city's history. The Lougheed quickly became Calgary's premier corporate address, and the state-of-the-art Grand Theatre the hub of a thriving cultural community." "From the viewpoint of these two prominent heritage buildings, author Donald Smith introduces the reader to the personalities and events that helped shape Calgary in the twentieth century. Complemented by over 140 historical images, Calgary's Grand Story is a tribute to the Lougheed and the Grand, and celebrates their unrivalled position in the city's political, economic, and cultural history."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book I Was There written by Ellen Schoeck and published by University of Alberta. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First-person stories and period photographs present a unique insight into university lore from the vantage point of students and alumni.
Download or read book Reel Time written by Robert Morris Seiler and published by Athabasca University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this authoritative work, Seiler and Seiler argues that the establishment and development of moviegoing and movie exhibition in Prairie Canada is best understood in the context of changing late-nineteenth-century and early-twentieth-century social, economic, and technological developments. From the first entrepreneurs who attempted to lure customers in to movie exhibition halls, to the digital revolution and its impact on moviegoing, Reel Time highlights the pivotal role of amusement venues in shaping the leisure activities of working- and middle-class people across North America.
Book Synopsis Historic Walks of Edmonton by : Kathryn Ivany
Download or read book Historic Walks of Edmonton written by Kathryn Ivany and published by Calgary : Red Deer Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historic Walks of Edmonton takes a unique look at the historically significant landmarks of Alberta's capital city, from the downtown core to nearby residential areas, from breathtaking river valley vistas to intimate neighborhoods. It also includes parklike settings, featuring University of Alberta and Edmonton Cemetery tours. One of the most enjoyable ways to experience a city is to absorb its history and its stories during walks through its commercial area and residential neighborhoods. Packed with historical and architectural descriptions and interesting anecdotes, this book of urban walking tours provides a low-tech, healthy and educational alternative to becoming a couch potato. Includes over 200 contemporary and archival photographs.
Book Synopsis The Canadian Rockies Colourguide by : Terry Inigo-Jones
Download or read book The Canadian Rockies Colourguide written by Terry Inigo-Jones and published by Formac Publishing Company Limited. This book was released on 2010-04-14 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canada's majestic Rocky Mountains are the country's playground and a traveler's wonderland. 'The Canadian Rockies Colourguide' provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on the top destinations in the region including Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Edmonton. Local experts highlight the best in regional cuisine, shopping, hiking, skiing and tours; they also describe Western Canada's best galleries, museums, theaters and events, creating a guide that perfectly suits those who seek a balance of outdoor pursuits and cultural activities. Also included are listings and details on skiing, snowboarding and mountain climbing facilities in the Rockies and the many attractions of Jasper and Banff.
Book Synopsis Canadian Books in Print. Author and Title Index by :
Download or read book Canadian Books in Print. Author and Title Index written by and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 1975 with total page 1610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis History Now by : Historical Society of Alberta
Download or read book History Now written by Historical Society of Alberta and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Life of the Trail 3 by : Emerson Sanford
Download or read book Life of the Trail 3 written by Emerson Sanford and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2009 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Life of the Trail" is a fascinating series that guides today's hikers and armchair travelers through the stories of historic routes in the Canadian Rockies. When authors Emerson Sanford and Janice Sanford Beck began backpacking together nearly 20 years ago, they often wondered whose footsteps they were retracing and how today's trails through the Rockies came to be there. In "Life of the Trail," they share their findings with adventurers and history buffs alike. "Life of the Trail 3: The Historic Route from Old Bow Fort to Jasper" starts at the remains of Peigan Post, originally built in 1832 and still visible today, located at the west end of the Morley Reserve. This entire route is now a contemporary road, but early in the 20th century the section north of Lake Louise was the main trail heading north and was very busy with pioneers, adventurers and explorers. The trail has been divided into three sections: Old Bow Fort to Lake Louise, Lake Louise to Sunwapta Pass and Sunwapta Pass to Jasper.
Book Synopsis Alberta History Along the Highway by : Ted Stone
Download or read book Alberta History Along the Highway written by Ted Stone and published by Red Deer, Alta. : Red Deer College Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Calgary's Best Hikes and Walks by : Lori Beattie
Download or read book Calgary's Best Hikes and Walks written by Lori Beattie and published by Calgary : Fifth House. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get fit while exploring the city. The 'Queen of the Urban Hikes' shares her favourite walks.
Book Synopsis Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands by : Lynn Gidluck
Download or read book Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands written by Lynn Gidluck and published by James Lorimer & Company. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an idealist and a visionary, Jack Layton connected with millions of Canadians who saw that he was a different kind of political leader. So did Tommy Douglas, chosen as the greatest Canadian ever by CBC's television audience. The New Democratic Party and its predecessor, the CCF, have often chosen leaders who resonated with the Canadian public. In fact, the vision and the ideals of the leaders of the NDP and the CCF have been key to its strength and appeal. Their commitment to these values in their personal as well as their political lives has earned them admiration and support far beyond the votes they have attracted at election time. Even though these politicians have never succeeded in forming a government in Ottawa, they are seen to stand for values the whole country cherishes. As a historian, Lynn Gidluck noted that the story of the CCF/NDP has often focused on events, policies, programs, and electoral campaigns. In this book, her emphasis is on the leaders who have defined the party, its vision, and its policies. This tradition of selecting distinguished leaders who share and refine a vision of a better Canada is as important as the policies they have promoted. By focusing on leaders, this book offers fresh insight into the NDP and its appeal to Canadians.
Download or read book Deep Alberta written by John Acorn and published by University of Alberta. This book was released on 2007-02-07 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grade level: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, i, s.
Book Synopsis Calgary Through the Eyes of Writers by : Shaun Hunter
Download or read book Calgary Through the Eyes of Writers written by Shaun Hunter and published by Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated. This book was released on 2018 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A literary journey around Calgary as seen through the eyes of writers, from its frontier beginnings to today's contemporary city. Shaun Hunter tours readers and urban explorers through a place that has captivated writers since 1792. She has selected excerpts from over 150 novels, stories, poems and essays that sing the city's human and natural terrain, plumb its past, and question its prevailing mythologies. Writers take us beyond the city's familiar stereotypes of cowboys and oil barons and reveal Calgary's multiple worlds and its interiors. They explore the city's perpetual motion of extreme, unpredictable weather and a boom-and-bust economy. Through writers' eyes, we travel into the inner sanctums of the oil patch, and see the layers of the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Coming-of-age stories show the way this place shapes identity; poems and prose tease meaning and metaphor from a city perched on the dynamic edge of prairie and foothills. Alongside each excerpt, Hunter presents delightful and informative connections between place and story. A timeline anchors the passages and marks significant moments in its literary history. Maps and an index invite readers to find their own trails through a complex and storied city.
Book Synopsis History of the Province of Alberta by : Archibald Oswald MacRae
Download or read book History of the Province of Alberta written by Archibald Oswald MacRae and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Elbow written by John Gilpin and published by Brush Education. This book was released on 2017-08-04 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience Calgary's history through the story of its "other" river. In this revised and updated edition, John Gilpin delivers the definitive history of the Elbow River and the vital role it has always played in the lives of Calgarians. Drawing upon a rich archive of historical documents, photos, and maps, Gilpin takes readers on a sweeping journey through Calgary's past, from the founding of Fort Calgary to the creation of the Glenmore Reservoir, which unlocked the city's potential for growth. Along the way, you'll meet many of the mavericks who shaped the Calgary we know today, and you'll discover the Elbow's outsized role in the city’s growth. The Elbow River was the axis of Calgary's early development, and the battleground for its early feuds. Gilpin concludes by bringing the floods of 2013 into historical context, reminding us that Calgary has always had a complicated relationship with the Elbow as both a benefactor and a threat.
Book Synopsis The Bar U & Canadian Ranching History by : S. M. Evans
Download or read book The Bar U & Canadian Ranching History written by S. M. Evans and published by University of Calgary Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For much of its 130-year history, the Bar U Ranch can claim to have been one of the most famous ranches in Canada. Its reputation is firmly based on the historical role that the ranch has played, its size and longevity, and its association with some of the remarkable people who have helped develop the cattle business and build the Canadian West. The long history of the ranch allows the evolution of the cattle business to be traced and can be seen in three distinct historical periods based on the eras of the individuals who owned and managed the ranch. These colourful figures, beginning with Fred Stimson, then George Lane, and finally Pat Burns, have left an indelible mark on the Bar U as well as Canadian ranching history. The Bar U and Canadian Ranching History is a fascinating story that integrates the history of ranching in Alberta with larger issues of ranch historiography in the American and Canadian West and contributes greatly to the overall understanding of ranching history.
