A grand and fabulous notion: The first century of Canada's parks by Marty, Sid - 1984

Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Paperback. Acceptable.

Toronto: NC Press Limited, 1984. Paperback. Square 4to. Black and white and colour photographs and illustrations. Very good+.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

NC Press in co-operation with Cave and Basin Project, Parks Canada and the Canadian Govt. Pub. Centre, Supply and Services Canada. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Toronto: NC Press Limited/ Parks Canada and the Canadian Government Publishing Centre, 1984. No Edition Stated, Presumed First . Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. 9 7/8" X 9. In 1885, rather than grant ownership, the Government of Canada set aside the twenty-six square kilometres around the hot springs as Banff - our first national park. Marty here captures, " the quarrels, the passions and the human frailties of Canada's early entrepreneurs and of a government charged with preserving our heritage." (rear panel) Book has light surface and edge wear.Preface by Birney, who had history in the area and wrote a very personal and charming Preface dated April, 1984. Illustrated with b/w and colour photographs. 151 pp. plus: Acknowledgements, Permissions, Index, Bibliography and map of locations of Canada's National Historic Parks as of 1984. Bookseller's Inventory # 161024.