Excerpt from The Peace River Country: A Compilation of All Authentic Information Available as to the Resources and Possibilities of the Basins of the Peace
From the confluence of the Finlay and the Parsnip, the Peace flows in a general easterly direction for some three hundred miles to its junction with the Smoky, falling in this distance a little less than eight hundred feet. The country through which it flows may be considered as a plateau in which it has excavated.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a historical and multifaceted overview of the agricultural development of the Peace River Country of British Columbia and Alberta. Authoritative and insightful, the text is an indispensable reference for anyone looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the region's agricultural history. It traces the experiences of early agricultural ventures in Peace River country, with detailed accounts of the efforts of pioneers such as Daniel Williams Harmon and the Lawrence family who played a fundamental role in proving the agricultural potential of the region. From the 1870s to the early 1900s, the text examines the work of missionaries, explorers, government officials, and farmers in building a sustainable agricultural industry in the Peace River Country. The author delves into the challenges faced by early settlers, the successes they achieved, and the impact of their efforts on the development of the region. The book also discusses the Peace River Country's climate, soil conditions, and the diversity of crops grown there, providing valuable insights into the region's agricultural potential. Overall, this book is a rich and illuminating source of information on the history of agriculture in Peace River country, offering a valuable contribution to the understanding of the region's past and present. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330888117_0
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