The Canadian Prairies: A History

by Gerald Friesen

Native leaders, immigrant farm families, Alberta oil barons, and political reformers all have prominent roles in this live and comprehensive history of the prairie west. Drawing upon recent research- hundreds of books, articles, and government reports- in native, labour, and urban history, as well as his own work in social and intellectual movements, Gerald Friesen has created a new, authoritative interpretation of the prairie experience.

Genres: History, Canada, Nonfiction

534 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1984

About the author

Gerald Friesen (24 September 1943 - ) is a Canadian historian.
From 1970 to 2011, he taught in the History Department at the University of Manitoba and has written extensively on Prairie and Canadian history.

Reviews

[Badi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not sure why this book is not more highly rated. Gerald Friesen managed to writer a highly appoachachle tome on the history of the Canadian prairies. If you are at all interested in the topic I highly recommend reading it.

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tad dry but nonetheless an interesting and comprehensive look at the region.

[Wes Pue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding