Awful Splendour

Awful Splendour
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Publisher : UBC Press
Total Pages : 581
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ISBN-10 : 9780774840279
ISBN-13 : 0774840277
Rating : 4/5 (277 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Awful Splendour by : Stephen J. Pyne

Download or read book Awful Splendour written by Stephen J. Pyne and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fire is a defining element in Canadian land and life. With few exceptions, Canada's forests and prairies have evolved with fire. Its peoples have exploited fire and sought to protect themselves from its excesses, and since Confederation, the country has devised various institutions to connect fire and society. The choices Canadians have made says a great deal about their national character. Awful Splendour narrates the history of this grand saga. It will interest geographers, historians, and members of the fire community.


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