Dictionary of Manitoba biography / J. M. Bumsted.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bumsted, J. M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Manitoba--Biography--Dictionaries.

Manitoba.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 p.)

Place of Publication:

Manitoba, Canada : The University of Manitoba Press, 1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Manitoba has been at the crossroads of many of the important debates and events in Canadian history. From the early fur trade to the Riel Rebellion to the Winnipeg General Strike, Manitobans have frequently played crucial roles in Canadian and sometimes world history. Until now, there has been no comprehensive, contemporary source for information on the many Manitobans who have left their mark on history and society. Dictionary of Manitoba Biography fills this gap, with biographical sketches of over 1700 Manitobans who have made an impact in politics, the arts, sports, commerce, agriculture, and society. It is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers interested in Canadian history. Particular emphasis has been placed on reflecting Manitoba's ethnic and social diversity, and on including men and women who were notable in their own day but have now been forgotten. Many entries also refer the reader to additional references for further reading. More than a reference book, Dictionary of Manitoba Biography is also a fascinating work of history in its own right, which presents the full and colourful scope of over 300 years of people in Manitoba history and social life, from premiers and mayors to nightclub owners and sports heroes.

Contents:

""Cover""; ""DICTIONARY OF MANITOBA BIOGRAPHY""; ""INTRODUCTION""; ""SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY""; ""EDITORIAL NOTES""; ""A REQUEST TO READERS""; ""ABBREVIATIONS""; ""A""; ""B""; ""C""; ""D""; ""E""; ""F""; ""G""; ""H""; ""I""; ""J""; ""L""; ""Mc""; ""N""; ""O""; ""P""; ""Q-R""; ""S""; ""T""; ""U-V""; ""W-X""; ""Y-Z""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 17, 2017).

ISBN:

9786613090690

9781283090698

1283090694

9780887553189

0887553184

OCLC:

743411181