First edition hardcover in dust jacket. Inscribed by Mr. MacEwan on title page. 258 pp. Appendices, illustrations, index, maps on endpapers. Light bump to spine bottom, other inscription on half title, minor soiling to foredge. Jacket has two small tears taped internally, some fading and moderate rubbing. Very Good/Good.
John Walter Grant MacEwan, best known as Grant MacEwan (August 12, 1902 – June 15, 2000) was a farmer, Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, Dean of Agriculture at the University of Manitoba, the 28th Mayor of Calgary and both a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and the ninth Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Canada.
MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta and the MacEwan Student Centre at the University of Calgary as well as the neighbourhoods of MacEwan Glen in Calgary and MacEwan in Edmonton are named after him.