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Anno di pubblicazione
1992
Luogo di stampa
Calgary, AB, Canada
Autore
Stuemer, Diane King
Editori
Script Publishing, Incorporated
Formato
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Edizione
F First Printing
Soggetto
CANADA POLITICS GOVERNMENT EDMONTON ALBERTA UKRAINIANS SOCIAL, SCIENCE ETHNOLOGY POLITICAL GENERAL Stuemer, Diane King Hawrelak: The Story William 1915-1975 Mayors Mayor, Alberta Edmonton Biography Politics and Government Ukrainian, Canadians 246 pages including index and notes. Bill Hawrelak was, one of the most colourful and memorable political figures in, western Canadian history. Successful businessman, community leader, and mayor over a thirty-year span, he left an indelible mark on the city of Edmonton. Hawrelak, remains a controversial figure today. Some remember the man who, led Edmonton through its biggest boom, spearheading many projects that still count as city landmarks., Others see a symbol of the Ukrainian community's evolution, within one generation from immigrants to community leaders., Still others remember the mayor who brought embarassment to, Edmonton after being forced from office - not once, but twice - under the cloud of political scandal. Documents an, important part of Edmonton's history, while chronicling the rise, fall, and rise again of a truly indomitable and complex man. Light, wear. Clean and unmarked in glossy illustrated covers. Nice, copy. Canadian History
Stato di conservazione
Molto buono
Descrizione
246 pages including index, notes and black and white illustrations. "Bill Hawrelak was one of the most colourful and memorable political figures in western Canadian history. Successful businessman, community leader, and mayor over a thirty-year span, he left an indelible mark on the city of Edmonton. Hawrelak remains a controversial figure today. Some remember the man who led Edmonton through its biggest boom, spearheading many projects that still count as city landmarks. Others see a symbol of the Ukrainian community's evolution within one generation from immigrants to community leaders. Still others remember the mayor who brought embarassment to Edmonton after being forced from office - not once, but twice - under the cloud of political scandal. Documents an important part of Edmonton's history, while chronicling the rise, fall, and rise again of a truly indomitable and complex man." - from back cover. Prior owner's name atop half-title page else clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Tight and square. Half title page bears inscription and initials which appear to be in the author's hand. Book
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