Author: VULCAN (ALBERTA) AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Title: Wheat Country - a History of Vulcan and District - Volume I Only [Alberta Local History]
Description: Vulcan, Alberta: Vulcan and District Historical Society, 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0919212263. "Tells the story of Vulcan, Alberta, from humble beginnings as one man's simple store beside a rutted wagon trail, to a thriving prairie town of wide paved streets and sunny parks - of a bustling market place and bursting elevators, of comfortable homes and hospitals and schools - surrounded far into the distance by broad golden acres of prosperous farms. This is also the story of the pioneers who built and served the area, who envisioned a happy and successful life in the new west for themselves and their children." - Foreword.viii, 990 pages. Index. Map endpapers. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of wonderful archival photos. Includes over six hundred pages of family histories. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. *Please Note*: We are offering Volume I (only) of this two volume set. Krotki (2nd Edn) 1091, Strathern 3285.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Wheat Country - A History of Vulcan (Alberta) and District: Complete in Two Volumes, I and II Local Settlers Pioneers Families Genealogy Homesteaders Lake McGregor Little Bow River Brant Ensign Reid Hill Kirkcaldy. Good .

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