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| Title: | Zhorna
: Material Culture of the Ukrainian Pioneers |
| Author: | Roman Paul Fodchuk |
| ISBN: | 1552381978 : 9781552381977 |
| Illustrations: | b/w photos & illus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 205x260mm |
| Pages: | 156 |
| Weight: | .784 Kg. |
| Published: | University of Calgary Press - December 2006 |
| List Price: | 20.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | Social & cultural history: Canada: Ukraine |
At the end of the nineteenth century, Canada opened its western frontier to mass immigration, & from this the pioneer legacy was born. 'Zhorna' is a testament to this legacy & chronicles the fascinating but lesser-known aspects of the Ukrainian culture & pioneering experience. Author Roman Fodchuk takes the reader on a journey back to a time when survival was a matter of resourcefulness, & ingenuity often meant the difference between success & failure. Although they might at first glance seem mundane, the everyday items of these pioneers tell a story of initiative, tenacity, & the close relationship between themselves & nature. Fodchuk focuses on items ranging from clothing, kitchen gadgets & cooking utensils to building techniques & the specialised application of hand-made agricultural tools. Based on exhaustive research, interviews, & personal reminiscences, this analysis treats the subject with a passion & respect that demonstrates a knowledge of the Ukrainian culture rarely found in traditional ethnographic studies. Complete with finely rendered line drawings & detailed photo, 'Zhorna' is the unique & lasting record of the Ukrainian pioneer experience.
The Journey. Surviving. Building the Little House on the Prairies. One Hundred & Sixty Acres. Other Tasks. Food/Celebrations. Conclusion.
