Triumph and Tragedy in the Crowsnest Pass
by Diana Wilson
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 1894384164
- ISBN 13
- 9781894384162
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About This Item
Clean, tight and unmarked- " Rich in stories, the Crowsnest Pass region in the southern Rocky Mountains still bears evidence of its tragedies, and one monumental triumph--a railroad rammed through the pass in 18 months. Hailed as the greatest project in the Dominion, the Crow's Nest Pass Railway was built by men who toiled with horses and primitive tools to carve the way for industry. Towns and coal mines blossomed as the nourishing stem of the railroad brought abundance to British Columbia and Alberta, but with progress came disaster. The town of Frank, Alberta, was devastated when part of the legendary "Mountain That Walks" crashed down on the homes and businesses nestled at its foot. A mine explosion at nearby Hillcrest took nearly 200 men in one huge blast, and the entire town of Fernie, BC, was razed by fire. Was the relentless hand of fate responsible, or was it the Elk Valley curse? A must-read for anyone who enjoys thrilling tales of true life and real people, this book captures all the drama and spirit of a mythic land. Illustrated"
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- Bookseller
- MAD HATTER BOOKSTORE (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12158
- Title
- Triumph and Tragedy in the Crowsnest Pass
- Author
- Diana Wilson
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1894384164
- ISBN 13
- 9781894384162
- Publisher
- Heritage House Publishing
- Place of Publication
- Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
- Date Published
- 2010
- Size
- 8 vo
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