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Originally Posted by Zarley
The ranching age had largely passed with farming taking its place by the time of the first Stampede in 1912, but the event was intended as a celebration of the roots of southern Alberta. If you'd like to learn more, you should read Max Foran's book on the subject. It's a great read if you are interested in the history of this area. |
For anyone who didn't bother to click the link, the whole book is downloadable via PDF (creative commons license). I already read through the first chapter, it is really informative. Thanks for sharing it!