Publisher: Bureau of Travel
and Publicity Dept of Industry 1956
Approx. size:10.5" by 68" -- 56 pages
Subjects: Red River, Winnipeg
The book covers the development of Winnipeg, particularly focusing on its geographical significance at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers.
Illustrated with drawings by Wilhelm Kaufmann.
First Edition [presumed]. Introduction to the history of the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Chief Peguis, Louis Riel, Alexander Ross, George Simpson & Thomas Simpson.
Locale: Assiniboine River; Fort Rouge--Winnipeg; Lower Fort Garry; Manitoba;
Prairie Provinces; St. Andrew's On-The-Red; Upper Fort Garry--Manitoba; Western Canada; Winnipeg--Manitoba. (Manitoba, Hudson's Bay Company, Local History--Manitoba, Riel Rebellion, Selkirk Settlers).
Decorated and printed card wraps. Very good condition, a bright, clean book and a great gift idea for the Canadian enthusiast or young historian.
See photos and feel free to email with any questions. Thanks for visiting.
Approx. size:10.5" by 68" -- 56 pages
Subjects: Red River, Winnipeg
The book covers the development of Winnipeg, particularly focusing on its geographical significance at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers.
Illustrated with drawings by Wilhelm Kaufmann.
First Edition [presumed]. Introduction to the history of the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Chief Peguis, Louis Riel, Alexander Ross, George Simpson & Thomas Simpson.
Locale: Assiniboine River; Fort Rouge--Winnipeg; Lower Fort Garry; Manitoba;
Prairie Provinces; St. Andrew's On-The-Red; Upper Fort Garry--Manitoba; Western Canada; Winnipeg--Manitoba. (Manitoba, Hudson's Bay Company, Local History--Manitoba, Riel Rebellion, Selkirk Settlers).
Decorated and printed card wraps. Very good condition, a bright, clean book and a great gift idea for the Canadian enthusiast or young historian.
See photos and feel free to email with any questions. Thanks for visiting.
