When Winter Was King: The Image of Winter in 19th Century Canada

When Winter Was King: The Image of Winter in 19th Century Canada by Edward Cavell. Published by Altitude Publishing, Banff, Alberta, Canada, 1988. 1st Signed Edition. Paperback, Paper DJ. Folio (up to 15'' tall). Condition: Fine in DJ. Autographed by both authors, Cavell and Reid. 75 Pgs. ISBN 0919381375. This is the never-before-told story of how winter has molded the Canadian consciousness. With 76 beautifully reproduced prints and paintings and photographs created between 1800 and 1900 by 36 artists, respected curators Edward Cavell and Dennis Reid show us the very beginnings of our northern heritage. Published in conjunction with the art exhibition When Winter Was King, an official presentation of the XV Olympic Winter Games held in Calgary, Mt. Allan, and Canmore, Alberta. Published by Altitude Publishing in Association with The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Description text copyright 2001 BooksForComfort. Item ID 3543.