objectType:"Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)" found 14 records - Research Collections

Simpson Pass to Kananaskis, Rocky Mountains Park, Alberta

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1916

Author: Allan, John A

Call Number: 03.1 G29su 1915

Author: Allan, John A

Published Date: 1916

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Banff National Park

Call Number: 03.1 G29su 1915

Collection: Archives Library

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The mammals of Banff National Park, Alberta

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1958

Author: Banfield, A.W.F.

Publisher: Ottawa, ON : The Queen's Printer

Call Number: 04.2 B22m PAM

Author: Banfield, A.W.F.

Responsibility: A.W.F. Banfield

Publisher: Ottawa, ON : The Queen's Printer

Published Date: 1958

Physical Description: 51 pg.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Zoology; Zoology--Alberta; Banff National Park

Abstract: Pertains to the comprehensive analysis and annotated list of the mammal species present in Banff National Park. The book explores topics such as climate, vegetation, geology and zoogeography in an effort to provide both context and critical information regarding animal life. Additionally, the book contains an annotated list pertaining to each mammal, their scientific name, and additional relevant information. Upon reading this book, the reader is granted a complete understanding of the wildlife presence in Banff National Park at the time of publication (1958).

Contents: Introduction (pg. 1); Geology (pg. 1); Climate (pg. 2); Vegetation (pg. 2); History of exploration (pg. 3); Present investigation (pg. 4); Zoogeography (pg. 5); Treatment (pg. 8); Annotated list (pg. 9); References (pg. 49); Index (pg. 53) Maps:; Distribution of Chipmunks in the Park (pg. 16); Winter distribution of Wapiti in the Park (pg. 32); Summer distribution of White-tailed Deer in the Park (pg. 37); Distribution of Mountain Goats in the Park (pg. 40); Summer and winter distribution of Mounain Sheep in the Park (pg. 44)

Accession Number: 2017.8683

Call Number: 04.2 B22m PAM

Collection: Archives Library

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Exploring the national parks of Canada

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1951

Author: Butcher, Devereux

Publisher: Washington, National Parks Association

Call Number: 13.113 B97e Pam

Author: Butcher, Devereux

Responsibility: Devereux Butcher

Publisher: Washington, National Parks Association

Published Date: 1951

Physical Description: 84 pages illustrations, map 25 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: National parks; Canada; Prince Albert National Park; Yoho National Park; Mount Revelstoke National Park; Riding Mountain National Park; Waterton Lakes National Park; Glacier National Park; Jasper National Park; Kootenay National Park; Banff National Park

Abstract: Pertains to the information and brief history on the following Canadian National Parks, Banff National Park, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Elk Island National Park, Glacier National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park, Prince Albert National Park, Riding Mountain National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park and Yoho National Park. The histories of each National Park contains information regarding their location, beginnings, size and additional information that may be pertinent to ones understanding of the location.

Contents: Nature's mansions (pg. 5); Banff (pg. 11); Banff-Jasper Highway (pg. 19); Cape Breton Highlands (pg, 25); Elk Island (pg. 30); Glacier (pg. 33); Jasper (pg. 39); Kootenay (pg. 46); Mount Revelstoke (pg. 50); Prince Albert (pg. 55); Riding Mountain (pg. 61); Waterton Lakes (pg. 65); Yoho (pg. 68); Maps (pg. 76); The parks and people (pg. 77); Other nature reservations in Canada (pg. 79); For further reading (pg. 81); Index (pg. 83)