jones david macpherson ian editors (3 résultats)

[0-919813-07-0] 1985. (Mass market paperback) Fine. 235pp.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. Reprint. 235 pages. Black and white archival illustrations. "The variety of approaches and diversity of sources suggest that there is no reluctance, at least among these academics, to be bold in their exploration of the 'new' prairie perspective." - from back cover. Somewhat above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A sound copy.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. B/W Plates (illustrateur). 1st Edition. Page 2 of the introduction to this 235 page collection of scholarly articles notes the recent great transformation of the countryside by technology, agricultural sciences, agribusiness, and transportation. LEARN more about : Russian thistle, Mary McCallum, rest rooms,Moose Jaw, 1918, Violet McNaughton, farm labor, harvesters, Jake Trumper, kinship, Oleskow, W.J.C. Cherwinski, Women Grain Growers Association, partnership, Bertha Horowitz, and Stuartburn Colony. A variety of b/w diagrams , etc, complement the various articles. Cond : Paper wrapper is white with black lettering . Brown cover artwork includes a plough, a slab barn, and a windmill. Tight in binding. Colours bright. Spine fine. Very light general soiling. Some articles have significant marginalia. Very good reading copy. QUote (p. 71) : " The idea was well received across the country. A survey in 1922 indicated that a Junior Red Cross organizer had been appointed in each of the nine provinces; that health education was the focus of junior activities; and that funds raised ._._._. . ".