Author: EIGHT HORIZONS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Title: From out of the Wilderness [Alberta Local History] a History of Baptiste Lake, Deep Coulee, Forfar, Forfar East, Forfar West, Fraternity, Grosmont, Lahaieville, Larvert, South Athabasca, West Athabasca, and Winding Trail School Districts
Description: Athabasca, Alberta: Eight Horizons Historical Society, 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0889254575. "The purpose of this book is to preserve for future generations the rich history of our area. It was prompted by the realization of the vast amount of history which had been lived since the first white man to leave a record passed through the area in 1799. The story is rich in tales of adventure, exploration, joys and tragedies by adventurers and pioneers in the last two hundred years. More than 80 people have worked to research, compile and organize the 700 stories and 3000 photos we received. Thousands of hours of work have been spent to produce a book which will preserve the history of the area." - Foreword. The 592 pages include hundreds of pages of family histories. Index. Numerous maps. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of wonderful archival photos. Light soiling to edges otherwise clean, bright and unmarked. Binding tight. The attractive red cloth binding is nicely illustrated in black. A quality copy of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. ; 4to. Very Good .

Keywords: 0889254575 Genealogy