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The Calgary Stampede - A Collection of Vintage Postcards (Hardcover)
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The Calgary Stampede - A Collection of Vintage Postcards (Hardcover)
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By 1912 the large-scale cowboy ranches of the Old West had been
disappearing for years and the Calgary Stampede -- along with other
exhibitions, like Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show -- was set-up to
commemorate a fading way of life for younger generations and for
those who still remembered the mythic era. The Canadian Northwest
shared in that grand tradition, and the time was right for a great
Canadian cowboy showcase. After a century of international acclaim,
the western dream continues and to commemorate the early days of
the great Calgary Stampede, a collection of post cards from its
enthusiastic youthful years illustrates the look and feel of those
exciting times. Taken from the vast post card collection held by
the University of Alberta Libraries, these classic views capture
all the excitement, from the championship cowboys, cowgirls, and
horses, to the tragedies of defeat and injuries. The parades, the
aboriginal camps, and all the lively hoopla are recalled in these
images, with historical text to add context to those days of dust,
sweat and glory.
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