ISBN 978-1-55059-418-8
$12.95 plus S&H
pb. 106 pages b/w photographs
Detselig, Calgary 2011
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Settling In:
Early Homes of Western Canada
This
fascinating history showcases the phenomenal range of dwellings and homes
dotting the West from the early days to the end of the Second World War.
Through photos and text readers discover the challenges of building early
homes, as well as popular construction methods and styles for these homes.
First Nations, penniless settlers and wealthy entrepreneurs erected homes
that reflected accomplishment and adaption. Teepees and forts, soddies and
missions, log cabins and prefabricated homes, mansions and multifamily
tenements were all part of the dramatic and diverse stories of settling the
West. The range of cultures and lifestyles, construction methods and
materials meant early architecture was as diverse as the geography and
people themselves.
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