Awful Splendour: A Fire History of Canada (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780774813921)

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.

Author: Stephen J. Pyne
ISBN-10: 077481392X
ISBN-13: 9780774813921
Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2008
Pages: 584
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.91lbs
Size: 8.94h x 5.98w x 1.44d