Northern treasury : selections from the Beaver
Type
Book
Authors
Category
General Library Collection
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Publication Year
1956
Publisher
The Devin-Adair Co., United States
Pages
238
Subject
Canada -- History
Abstract
"The majesty, the challenge, the adventure and the humour of Canada's great Northern and Western regions as it has appeared in the pages of the unique "BEAVER" magazine, edited by Clifford Wilson.
This excellent selection of stories and articles includes history - MacKay's IN OLD FORT GARRY, humour - Leacock's REFLECTIONS ON THE NORTH, biography - Walllace's Dr. Rae, adventure - Bovey's ALBANY RIVER, hunting - East's WAVEYS OVER THE BAY, as well as the startling story of Canada's naval contribution to Czarist Russia during World War I. Clifford Wilson tells us about the jovial Beaver Club where membership was limited to those who had wintered in the fur trading country.
A vivid record of life and lore of the North."--Book jacket.
This excellent selection of stories and articles includes history - MacKay's IN OLD FORT GARRY, humour - Leacock's REFLECTIONS ON THE NORTH, biography - Walllace's Dr. Rae, adventure - Bovey's ALBANY RIVER, hunting - East's WAVEYS OVER THE BAY, as well as the startling story of Canada's naval contribution to Czarist Russia during World War I. Clifford Wilson tells us about the jovial Beaver Club where membership was limited to those who had wintered in the fur trading country.
A vivid record of life and lore of the North."--Book jacket.
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