A history of the pottery industry in Alberta, which began around the turn of the century in Medicine Hat, where clay deposits and natural gas were abundant. This is a dramatic story of temperamental entrepreneurs who were fierce rivals and who had fires, world wars, a depression, high freight rates and cheap imports to contend with.
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A history of the pottery industry in Alberta, which began around the turn of the century in Medicine Hat, where clay deposits and natural gas were abundant. This is a dramatic story of temperamental entrepreneurs who were fierce rivals and who had fires, world wars, a depression, high freight rates and cheap imports to contend with.
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B&W illustrations. Good w/lightly chipped/rubber dustjacket (hardcover) 189pp. ISBN 0888640234 The story of the people who built this industry in Alberta.
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Fair in Fair dust jacket. 0888640234. 189 pages. Glossary. Abundant black and white archival illustrations. "This is the story of the people who built this industry in Alberta. It is a dramatic one of tempermental entrepreneurs who were fierce rivals."-from dust jacket. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. Worthy reference copy.; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; Pottery in Alberta: The Long Tradition Medalta Crocks Entrepreneurs Medicine Hat Brick and Tile Potteries.
