ALTONA - A STORY OF A PRAIRIE TOWN - ALTONA MANITOBA Canada

Description: ALTONA - A STORY OF A PRAIRIE TOWN - ALTONA MANITOBA CANADA - Area History Book ALTONA A STORY OF A PRAIRIE TOWN ALTONA MANITOBA CANADA Area History Book 1982AREA HISTORY BOOK ------------------------ 1982 ALTONA MANITOBA CANADA ALTONA - THE STORY OF A PRAIRIE TOWN Good morning, today we have another AREA HISTORY BOOK up for sale. It is a book about ALTONA, MANITOBA, CANADA and the surrounding area, and is called ALTONA - THE STORY OF A PRAIRIE TOWN. This 370 page hard bound book was published by DW FRIESEN in 1982. It is a companion volume to ALTONA - A PICTORIAL HISTORY which was written in 1990 The book is in a great used condition, and contains a History of the TOWN OF ALTONA from the early days till 1990 including BUSINESS, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, TRANSPORTATION, AGRICULTURE, 4H and other CLUBS, SPORTS and SOCIAL EVENTS. The book also contains the pictorial history of the EARLY FAMILIES of the area. This book tells the story of Altona Manitoba, settled by a small group of pioneers on an original settlement on the prairies in the 1870s. The old Altona Village, which was settled in the 1880s, gradually evolved into a modern town. It is an absorbing story well told. The author has researched her book thoroughly from original as well as secondary sources and supplemented this with oral interviews. The book is WELL ILLUSTRATED and is complete with index, bibliography, glossary, tables and figures. It is more than a chronological story. Against the background of history, the author has also sketched the struggle of the Mennonite pioneers to maintain their identity, and at the same time adapt to the current and changing conditions of society around them. And in it we also learn what it is to be Canadian and at the same time to be part of a minority group. The book is written for a general audience and in a popular style. However, its bibliographic documentation, numerous tables, maps, and illustrations increase the books attractiveness for both the general reader, and the scholar of Western Canadian history, religious studies, ethnic minority studies, and of course Mennonite History. The book is one of the projects of the publisher commemorating their 75th Anniversary. The publisher DW FRIESEN is one of Altona biggest employers and most successful locally owned business. If you are from the area I am sure that you are familiar with this book. Shipping for this item is only $14.95 for all areas of North America, except Canada which is $24.50 with very secure packaging. . It is a very heavy book. THIS BOOK IS A " MUST HAVE " IF YOU ARE FROM THE AREA or HAVE LIVED IN THE AREA Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

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