Author: TRUAX, MADELON FLINT; SHEEHAN, BETH FLINT
Title: People of the Pass: A Human Interest Story of the Monkman Pass
Description: Grand Prairie, Alberta: Beaverlodge and District Historical Association, 1988. First Edition. Paperback. Illustrated by Leake, R.E.. 292 pages. Reproductions of archival black and white photos. "The story of hardy people who dared to follow a dream. While trapping in the Rocky Mountains southwest of Beaverlodge, Alberta, Alex Monkman came upon a low pass the Indians had been using for hundreds of years. He recognized it as a potential shortcut fo the Pacific coast for the people of the Peace River Country in northeastern British Columbia... The Monkman Pass Highway Association was formed in 1936... The ingenuity, courage and endurance of the people who worked on the Pass is a story that begged to be told and this book is dedicated to them." - from back cover. Prior owner's details and blind stamp upon first page, otherwise clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; People of the Pass: A Human Interest Story of the Monkman Pass Grande Prairie Alberta Alex Monkman Stony Lake Kinuseo Falls Monkman Pass shortcut fo the Pacific coast for the people of the Peace River Country in northeastern British Columbia... The Monk. Very Good .

Keywords: : Canadian History