The Ladies, the Gwich'in, and the Rat

The Ladies, the Gwich'in, and the Rat
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Publisher : University of Alberta
Total Pages : 366
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ISBN-10 : 9781772120905
ISBN-13 : 1772120901
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Book Synopsis The Ladies, the Gwich'in, and the Rat by : Clara Vyvyan

Download or read book The Ladies, the Gwich'in, and the Rat written by Clara Vyvyan and published by University of Alberta. This book was released on 2015-01-02 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1926, two British women came from Cornwall to Edmonton and travelled through northern Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon by rail, sternwheeler, and canoe. For the women, it was a liberating experience, yet Vyvyan's narrative, supported by MacLaren and LaFramboise's insightful editorial work, reveals the imperialist attitudes underlying their travels.


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