Wild Weather on the Prairies - Zurowski, Monica

Clean, tight, unmarked; sticker on ffep; otherwise absolute minimal wear; These great images and profound words remind us that Prairie people have been drawn here for thousands of years by the beauty and bounty of our land and water. Sometimes, though, this place can be harsh, unforgiving, or even frightening. It's part of what defines us. But we know no matter what the weather, we'll make it through---together."- Naheed Nenshi. Four fascinating stories about the elements and 200 amazing photos of: the Regina cyclone of 1912; the Edmonton tornado of 1987; the Manitoba "flood of the century" of 1997; the Southern Alberta floods of 2013; the Fort McMurray wildfire of 2016; and more... Very Good in Very Good dust jacket Hardcover Greystone Books 2017 Vancouver, BC 007100 9781771643160 Canadian History Prairie Provinces Weather Climate Storms