The First Dutch Settlement in Alberta
Download or Read eBook The First Dutch Settlement in Alberta PDF written by Donald W. Sinnema and published by University of Calgary Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Donald W. Sinnema |
Publisher | : University of Calgary Press |
Total Pages | : 401 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781552381731 |
ISBN-13 | : 1552381730 |
Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The First Dutch Settlement in Alberta by : Donald W. Sinnema
Book excerpt: Translated for the first time from Dutch to English, this collection of letters offers a unique perspective on the early pioneer years of the Dutch community in southeastern Alberta. Based on extensive research, the book also includes maps, archival photographs, and an appendix listing all the Dutch settlers in the region between the years of 1903 and 1914. The First Dutch Settlement in Alberta is an invaluable and fascinating collection of primary source material that offers a wealth of information for genealogists and historians, and celebrates the pioneering spirit of Alberta's early Dutch community.