The Last Spike : The Great Railway 1881-1885
by Pierre Berton
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good Condition
- ISBN 10
- 0771013272
- ISBN 13
- 9780771013270
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Synopsis
Pierre Berton, Canada's most widely read historian, was born in the Yukon and educated at UBC. Author of forty-seven books, he has received three Governor General's awards for nonfiction, two Nellies for broadcasting, two National Newspaper awards, the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, and the National History Society's first award for "distinguished achievement in popularizing Canadian history." He holds eleven honorary degrees, is a member of the Newsman's Hall of Fame, and is a Companion of the Order of Canada.
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- Bookseller
- Barnaby (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 230107ABH008009
- Title
- The Last Spike : The Great Railway 1881-1885
- Author
- Pierre Berton
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0771013272
- ISBN 13
- 9780771013270
- Publisher
- McClelland and Stewart
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Date Published
- 1971
- Keywords
- BZDB428 History; Canada; Railroads and state; Canadian Pacific Railway Company; Railroads; ISBN: 0771013272 EAN: 9780771013270 Pierre Berton The Last Spike : The Great Railway 1881-1885
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