Awful Splendour : A Fire History of Canada Paperback / softback
by Stephen J. Pyne
Part of the Nature | History | Society series
Paperback / softback
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Fire is a defining element in Canadian land and life.
With few exceptions, Canada’s forests and prairies have evolved with fire.
Its peoples have exploited fire and sought to protect themselves from its excesses, and since Confederation, the country has devised various institutions to connect fire and society.
The choices Canadians have made says a great deal about their national character.
Awful Splendour narrates the history of this grand saga.
It will interest geographers, historians, and members of the fire community.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:584 pages, 21 illustrations, 8 tables, 6 maps
- Publisher:University of British Columbia Press
- Publication Date:01/07/2008
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- ISBN:9780774813921
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:584 pages, 21 illustrations, 8 tables, 6 maps
- Publisher:University of British Columbia Press
- Publication Date:01/07/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780774813921