The Making Of The Canadian West: Being The Reminiscences Of An Eyewitness

by Roderick George Macbeth

Book Overview

""The Making of the Canadian West: Being the Reminiscences of an Eyewitness"" is a historical book written by R.G. MacBeth. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences and observations during the early development of the Canadian West. MacBeth provides a detailed description of the people, places, and events that shaped the region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the fur trade, the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the arrival of settlers, and the establishment of towns and cities. MacBeth also discusses the challenges faced by early pioneers, such as harsh weather conditions, isolation, and the threat of Indigenous uprisings.Throughout the book, MacBeth emphasizes the importance of the Canadian West in the development of Canada as a nation. He highlights the contributions of early pioneers and the resilience of those who overcame the challenges of living in a harsh and remote region.Overall, ""The Making of the Canadian West"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian history, particularly the history of the West. It provides a unique perspective on the region's development and offers insights into the challenges and triumphs of early pioneers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163604178
• ISBN13: 9781163604175
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"