at Max Foran.

at Max Foran. Calgary: University of Calgary Pres 332 pp illus., paper, $3495

The importance of ranching to Alberta is well known, at the same time there are a limited number of works on the subject. Foran has helped to resolv this with this novel volume which concentrates on markets, leases, and the economics of the industry, rather than its romantic image.

Large scale ranching flourished between 1881 and 1908 if it were not that changed with the arrival of homesteaders and los of the exhibit range. New leasing regulations in 1913 helped the industry and about ...

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