Calling the Prairies Home: Origins, Attitudes, Quirks, and Curiosities

By Mike O'Brien

A keepsake guide to the people and places in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, this book recounts the region's history and retells its many legends. This revised and updated edition hosts an engaging tour of Canada's enormous heartland and is full of fascinating facts about the prairie populace--from artists to politicians, farmers to folk heroes. Illustrations throughout.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551926806
• ISBN13: 9781551926803
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Raincoast Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Calling the Prairies Home

The prairies are considered by many a vast expanse that you just want to get through. Not us. We started travelling by motorhome in 1995 and REALLY enjoy the Canadian prairies (we're from NY). We've made friends with a farming couple from Manitoba - they've read the book and agree that it is a good reflection of prairie life. I found this book in 2000 and have loaned it to others and now want to get a second copy.