Manitoba As I Saw It: From 1869 To Date (1909)

By John H. O'Donnell

Book Overview

""Manitoba As I Saw It: From 1869 To Date"" is a historical account of the Canadian province of Manitoba, written by John H. O'Donnell and originally published in 1909. The book covers the period from Manitoba's entry into Confederation in 1869 to the early 1900s, providing a comprehensive overview of the province's political, economic, and social development during this time. O'Donnell, who was a prominent journalist and politician in Manitoba, draws on his own experiences and observations as well as a range of primary and secondary sources to paint a vivid picture of life in the province. The book covers topics such as the fur trade, the settlement of the prairies, the development of the railway system, and the emergence of Manitoba as a political and cultural centre. It also includes profiles of key figures in Manitoba's history, including Louis Riel, the M�����tis leader who played a pivotal role in the province's early years. Overall, ""Manitoba As I Saw It"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Canada's western provinces.With Flashlights On The First Riel Rebellion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104999803
• ISBN13: 9781104999803
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"