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Published by Beverlodge Historical Association, Grande Prairie 1988
- Softcover
Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, CanadaWagon Tongue Books
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. If you drew a straight line between Beverlodge Alberta and Prince George, British Columbia - you would mark the trace of the Monkman Pass. First Nations people crossed the Continental Divide, using this route long before Albert Monkman envisaged it in 1897. LEARN more about : Goat's Walk, tag al…der, forget-me-nots, Magnus G. Gudlaugson, Aleza Lake, Dave Calliou, Cooking Department, Edson Trail, Chuck Wagon Camp, Dave Sexsmith, and O.H. `Rutabaga' Johnson. One of the authors of this 292 page history actualy crossed on the `highway' (think mountains and muskeg) in 1938. Text assisted by b/w photographs. Front end-paper is a route map. Cond : Paper wrapper is green with white lettering. Cover image is of the world class Monkman Falls. Clean, tight, square, and bright. No names, marks, creases, nor tears. Minimal wear. Collectible ! ! QUote (p. 77) : " Back at the cabin, with the Watts' crew supplies very low since they had already been away a week longer than expected, a decision had to be made. It was decided that two of the men would go on foot to the railway at Hansard, and the rest ._._._. . " Size: 8vo. B/W Photograph (frontispiece) (illustrator).
Published by Beaverlodge and District Historical Association, Grande Prairie 2010
- Softcover
Seller: Edmonton Book Store, Edmonton, AB, CanadaEdmonton Book Store
Contact seller4-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
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Condition: Very Good. No dustjacket. 8vo pp. 292, b/w photographs. book.
Published by Beaverlodge & District Historical Association 1988
- Softcover
Seller: Frabjous Books, Calgary, AB, CanadaFrabjous Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. xii, 292 pp. History of the Monkman Pass Highway. Illustrated with b&w photos. Map front endpapers. Covers have some light shelf wear.
Published by Beaverlodge and District Historical Association, Grand Prairie, Alberta 1988
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: RareNonFiction, IOBA, Ladysmith, BC, CanadaRareNonFiction, IOBA
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 292 pages. Reproductions of archival black and white photos. "The story of hardy people who dared to follow a dream. While trapping in the Rocky Mountains southwest of Beaverlodge, Alberta, Alex Monkman came upon a low pass the Indians had been using for hundreds of years. He recog…nized it as a potential shortcut fo the Pacific coast for the people of the Peace River Country in northeastern British Columbia. The Monkman Pass Highway Association was formed in 1936. The ingenuity, courage and endurance of the people who worked on the Pass is a story that begged to be told and this book is dedicated to them." - from back cover. Prior owner's details and blind stamp upon first page, otherwise clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; People of the Pass: A Human Interest Story of the Monkman Pass Grande Prairie Alberta Alex Monkman Stony Lake Kinuseo Falls Monkman Pass shortcut fo the Pacific coast for the people of the Peace River Country in northeastern British Columbia. The Monk. Illustrated by Leake, R.E. (illustrator).
