Explore the resources and possibilities of the Peace River basins with an evidence-based look at history, climate, and land.
This nonfiction compilation surveys the northern plains around Peace River, gathering authentic information on soils, farming potential, and the chance to settle and prosper. It traces early exploration, missionary farming, and the growth of agricultural experiments, from frost and harvest records to the layout of river benches and prairie land.
- Learn how early settlers tested wheat, barley, oats, and potatoes across Dunvegan and Fort Vermilion, and what crops proved workable.
- Discover the climate details, growing months, typical frosts, and the effects of wind, snow, and Chinook influence on farming.
- Review mineral and energy clues, including hints of gypsum, coal, ironstone, and signs of oil and natural gas in the region.
- See how fisheries, wildlife, and grazing have shaped the land, with notes on berry abundance and livestock demonstrations.
Ideal for readers of Canadian frontier history, agricultural development, and resource exploration, this edition offers a grounded look at what the Peace River country has meant—and could mean—for settlers and industries alike.