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Readymade, Alberta: Readymade Historical Society. Very Good. 1977. First Edition. Presents the local history of the village of Readymade, Alberta, located just east of Lethbridge. 385 pages. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Includes over two hundred pages of family histories. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light … Read more

Winnipeg, Manitoba: Inter-Collegiate Press. Very Good. 1967. First Edition. Hardcover. "These stories and articles about Marwayne, Alberta and surrounding school districts have been voluntarily written to recall the past. Comparatively few homesteaders remain so research has been difficult. We sincerely hope our efforts in compiling this book will bring back memories and preserve these… Read more

Youngstown, Alberta: Derbytown Book Club. Good. 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. 091921262X . Presents the local history of this Alberta district located about a two hour drive north-northwest of Medicine Hat. 217 pages. Index. Maps. Loaded with family histories. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Gift greetings on… Read more

Alberta: Hughenden Women's Institute Book Committee. Good. 1967. First Edition. Paperback. Please Note: This is a paperback copy. Presents the local history of this rural Alberta district located half an hour south of Wainwright. "Intended to depict to generations yet to come, a true picture of early days in this district when our pioneer… Read more

Barrhead, Alberta: Barrhead History Book Committee. Good. 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. 0919213766 . Presents the proud history of this Alberta community located a one and a half hour drive northwest of Edmonton. 499 pages. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Includes over two-hundred pages of family histories. Unmarked with… Read more

Crossfield, Alberta: Crossfield History Committee. Good. 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. 0919213030 . "The pages of this book contain the stories of how some 400 families changed a way of life to adapt to a new land, whether it be hostile or benign. It relates the physical struggle and mental conflict experienced while trying to match ambition… Read more

Canada: Spondin And Area History Book Society. Fair. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. "Compiled to preserve the seventy-five years of local history in our area as a tribute to the early pioneers, and as a source of information. 863 glossy pages, including hundreds of pages of wonderful family histories. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white… Read more

Mayerthorpe, Alberta: Mayerthorpe and District History Book Society. Good. 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. "Pioneering takes a special kind of courage in order to face isolation and hardships. Our pioneers had that special courage and it is to them that this book is dedicated." - page 4. 613 pages. Index. Includes two hundred pages… Read more

Alberta, Canada: Colchester Women's Institute. Fair. 1980. First Edition. Paperback. Presents the local history of Colchester, a school district eight miles southeast of Edmonton in the municipal district of Strathcona. 348 pages including about 200 pages of family histories. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Unmarked with above-average wear.… Read more

Lougheed, Alberta: Lougheed Women's Institute. Good. 1972. First Edition. 0919212174 . Presents the local history of Lougheed, Alberta and surrounding districts, located a two-hour drive southeast of Edmonton. "It is hoped that all who read the stories in this book will get an insight into the lives of those who struggled through the early years -… Read more

Ardrossan, Alberta: Ardrossan Unifarm. Good. 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. 0919212166 . Presents the local history of the former rural areas of Wye, Baker, Uncas, Garden, Deville, Douglas, Bremmer, Agricola, Ardrossan, Salisbury, Brookville, Ypres Valley, East Clover Bar, North Cooking Lake, and Clover Bar, Alberta, located just east of Edmonton. viii, 712 p. Index. Generously… Read more

Redwater, Alberta: Redwater Centennial Committee. Fair. 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. 0919212123 . "Written in an attempt to present an historical account of Redwater and district - an account about the earliest settlers who blazed the way into a wilderness, about their descendants and the later settlers who carried on with the development and about the town folk… Read more

Toronto: Polish Alliance Press Ltd.. Good. 1979. First Edition. Paperback. "Deals with a large group of immigrants to Alberta whose experience has been previously virtually unrecorded. Polish settlers have resided in Alberta since the 1890's, have made their mark in virtually all parts of the province, and now form its 7th largest ethnic group. This… Read more

Gibbons, Alberta: Gibbons History Committee. Good. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. 088925396X . Presents the local history of the community of Gibbons, Alberta, located about forty minutes north-northeast of Edmonton. "This book contains records which outline the joys, disappointments, hardships, and to a very great extent, the accomplishments that over the years have composed the development… Read more

Hines Creek, Alberta: Lubeck Merrymakers Society. Good. 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. 0889250928 . Presents the history of this Alberta district located about six hours northwest of Edmonton. viii, 347 pages. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Includes over 250 pages of family histories. "The area, which was… Read more

Alberta, Canada: Athabasca Historical Society. Fair. 1986. First Edition. Paperback. 0969259301 . Presents a comprehensive history of Athabasca Landing up to 1921. Chapters include: Indians and Explorers to 1867; Growth of a Fur-trading Post, 1867-1888; Hudson's Bay Company Settlement, 1887-1896; Staging Post for the Klondike, 1897-1898; Paving the Way for Expansion, 1899-1905; Settling the Land… Read more

Alberta, Canada: Pembina Lobstick Historical Society. Good. 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. Please note: we are offering volume II only of this two-volume set. Volume I is not included. Includes pages 561-1104 with indexes of family names, maps and documents. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear to original chocolate brown cloth nicely lettered and illustrated… Read more

Alberta, Canada: Ukrainian Pioneers' Association of Alberta. Good. 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. "Immigration of Ukrainians to Alberta began around the turn of the century. The first years were hard, but then came time when they could relax and look back on their achievements. They had fitted well into the Canadian way of life but they… Read more

Jasper, Alberta: Jasper Community History Book Committee. Very Good. 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. 1550562134 . Presents the local history of Jasper, Alberta, including over 400 pages of family histories. "Many books have been written about the history of Jasper and the national park. We want this one to reflect the lives of the residents of… Read more

Alberta, Canada: Bancroft Women's Institute. Good. 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. Bancroft is the name of Alberta school district 1362, located east of Carstairs. "On these pages you will find the record of the folks who made Bancroft district the fine place it is. Some ranched, some homesteaded, others taught school, young ministers rode horseback to… Read more