THE CANADIAN NORTH-WEST, Its Early Development and Legislative Records. Minutes of the Councils of the Red River Colony and the Northern Department of Rupert's Land (2 volumes)

Oliver, Prof. E. H.

Published by Government Printing Bureau, Ottawa, 1914

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BOOK DESCRIPTION: 2 Volumes - 1348 pages. Publications of the Canadian Archives, No. 9. Text in English. Subtitle: Minutes of the Councils of the Red River Colony and the Northern Department of Rupert's Land. Vol, I: 688 pages, w/charts and tables. Vol. II: continues to end (page 1348). CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Minor wear and rubbing to spines, small amount of chipping, else both volumes are in very good condition and are unmarked, tight and clean. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: The Red River Colony, initiated in 1811, was an effort by the 5th Earl of Selkirk to settle the Canadian wilderness in lands granted to him by the Hudson's Bay Company with displaced Irish and Scottish emigrants. An effort not without significant controversy and hardships. These published records are of great value. NOTE: Shipping will be modified to reflect actual cost for these two large volumes.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE CANADIAN NORTH-WEST, Its Early Development and Legislative Records. Minutes of the Councils of the Red River Colony and the Northern Department of Rupert's Land (2 volumes)
• Publisher: Government Printing Bureau, Ottawa
• Publication Date: 1914
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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