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Fiery Joe: The Maverick Who Lit Up The West
Kathleen Carlisle
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Description for Fiery Joe: The Maverick Who Lit Up The West
Paperback. A biography of Joseph Phelps, one of the architects of Saskatchewan's socialist revolution, Fiery Joe gives us the inside story of the man who lit up the west. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; BGH; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
Substantial and significant....engaging. - James Naylor, author of The Fate of Labour Socialism As one of the architects of Saskatchewan's socialist revolution, Joseph Lee Phelps earned both respect and disdain from his peers. Colourful and charismatic, he virtually lit up the province as a Minister in the Douglas government, not only by establishing the groundwork for rural electrification, but also by igniting a multitude of entrepreneurial experiments. A man ahead of his time, Phelps spoke on behalf of women's issues, the environment, and advocated for First Nations rights. But his unrelenting push for change alienated many and Phelps ... Read more
Substantial and significant....engaging. - James Naylor, author of The Fate of Labour Socialism As one of the architects of Saskatchewan's socialist revolution, Joseph Lee Phelps earned both respect and disdain from his peers. Colourful and charismatic, he virtually lit up the province as a Minister in the Douglas government, not only by establishing the groundwork for rural electrification, but also by igniting a multitude of entrepreneurial experiments. A man ahead of his time, Phelps spoke on behalf of women's issues, the environment, and advocated for First Nations rights. But his unrelenting push for change alienated many and Phelps ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of Regina Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28 g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Regina, Canada
ISBN
9780889774858
SKU
V9780889774858
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About Kathleen Carlisle
An award-winning author, Kathleen Carlisle is the co-author of On the Side of the People: A History of Labour in Saskatchewan . She lives in Bethune, Saskatchewan. Roy Romanow, PC OC SOM QC is a Canadian politician and the twelfth Premier of Saskatchewan.
Reviews for Fiery Joe: The Maverick Who Lit Up The West
Substantial and significant engaging.
James Naylor, author of The Fate of Labour Socialism Joe Phelp's contribution to building Saskatchewan and Canada in an important demonstration of what big dreams can achieve.
Roy J Romanow, former Premier of Saskatchewan
James Naylor, author of The Fate of Labour Socialism Joe Phelp's contribution to building Saskatchewan and Canada in an important demonstration of what big dreams can achieve.
Roy J Romanow, former Premier of Saskatchewan