Author: HISTORY COMMITTEE OF THE OCHRE RIVER WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
Title: Between Mountain and Lake - a History of Ochre River Rural Municipality 1885 - 1970 [Manitoba Local History]
Description: Ochre River, Manitoba: History Committee of the Ochre River Women's Institute, 1970. First Edition. Paperback. Presents the local history of the Ochre River Rural Municipality, located three hours northwest of Winnipeg. "We have attempted to preserve the memory of the pioneers who laid the foundation of this area, the trials and hardships endured, the individual tragedies, joys and sorrows as they braved a frontier land. We hope we have established a record which will be available as reference in years to come, for the children of today." - Foreword. vi, 350 pages, including over one-hundred pages of personal histories and details of Makinak old timers and recent residents. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Prior owner details handwritten upon second blank leaf. Details of the Recknell family stapled to page 283. Binding intact. Above-average wear. Spine leaning. A worthy reference copy of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. Hackett (2nd Edn) 634; 8vo. Fair .

Keywords: Biography Genealogy