ISBN10: 0888629311, ISBN13: 9780888629319, [publisher: Lorimer, Toronto] Softcover SUBTITLED : ` A History of the Yukon and Northwest Territories '. (Part of the Canadian Issues series.) In these 251 pages incl. INDEX and BIBLIO, the author supports his notion that because of central governmental control, physical distance, federal intervention in regional affairs, and federal subsidies - the North is treated in a colonial fashion, even though it is reluctantly acknowledged. You'll READ more about : Tagish Charlie, Fort Good Hope, Otto Sverdup, Norman Wells, Coronation Gulf, Thule culture, seal hunting, whalers, Keno Hill Mining, Pine Point, Martin Frobisher, Teslin Lake, Commissioner J.H. Ross, Joe Boyle, and Shingle Point. Cond : Paper wrapper is white w/ RED decoration and lettering. Spine fine, binding tight. Fore corners show light wear. University bookstore stamp on first page. Minimal soiling. No names, tears, nor creases. QUote (p. 35) : " The voyage proceeded according to plan, and the miners were put to work on several promising sites. Frobisher tried to find the five men left behind the previous year, but his efforts resulted only in a pitched battle with the Inuit, which left him with ._._._. ." Size: 12mo
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