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NORTHERN ROVER
THE LIFE STORY OF OLAF HANSON |
| By: |
Alan L. Karras, Olaf Hanson |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£25.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1897425015 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781897425015 |
| Publisher: |
AU PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
1 March, 2008 |
| Pages: |
224 |
| Description: |
Reveals the geography, wildlife, and natural history of northeastern Saskatchewan as well as the business and social interactions between people. This book offers a look at the vanished subsistence and commercial economy of the boreal forest, based on the personal story of person who was a trapper, fur trader, prospector, and game guardian. |
| Synopsis: |
From 1919 to 1970, Olaf Hanson was a trapper, trader, prospector,game guardian, fisherman, and road blasting expert in northeasternSaskatchewan. He told his life story to popular Saskatchewan author A.L. Karras, who wrote this memoir in the 1980s.In an uncompromising, straightforward style, Karras and Hansonreveal the geography, wildlife, and natural history of the region aswell as the business and social interactions between people. The bookoffers a look at the vanished subsistence and commercial economy of theboreal forest, based on a fascinating personal story of courage andphysical stamina. |
| Publication: |
Canada |
| Imprint: |
AU Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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