When wheat was king harvesting in western Canada
Title
:
When wheat was king harvesting in western Canada
Personal Author EPSB
:
Elaine, Essien
Summary
:
A look at farming in the early 1900s when Canada was the breadbasket of the world. Examines the changing source of power from the Agricultural, Industrial, and Electronic Ages. Touches on the issue of preserving our heritage through the topics of disappearing grain elevators and old-time threshing at heritage fairs. 16 pages. Includes glossary and index.
Year Published
:
2005
Series
:
Last best west series
Physical Description
:
17 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 24 cm.
Note
:
Includes index.
Cover title.
Note (Local)
:
Approved for use in Alberta schools.
Regular
1-New
Program Information
:
Social Studies
Subject
:
Wheat -- Prairie Provinces -- History.
Wheat -- Harvesting -- Prairie Provinces -- History.
Summary
:
A look at farming in the early 1900s when Canada was the breadbasket of the world. Examines the changing source of power from the Agricultural, Industrial, and Electronic Ages. Touches on the issue of preserving our heritage through the topics of disappearing grain elevators and old-time threshing at heritage fairs. 16 pages. Includes glossary and index.
Publisher
:
Edmonton : Tortoise Press, c2005.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
|---|
| Bisset | 633.11 ESS | Book | 30276000251165 | Non-Fiction |