Newby hands biography of alberta

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Microcosm, by Norman Davies and Roger Moorhouse. This is a history of the chief city of Silesia. Its transfer from Germany to Poland at the end of WW2 was merely the most recent event in its long complex history, which features a rich intermixture of Polish, German, Jewish and other peoples. But depending on whose history you read, the city is largely thought of either as &#;German Breslau&#; or &#;Polish Wrocław.&#; Norman Davies was approached by the President of this city, &#;who talked of the many German visitors, including many former Breslauers, whom he regularly welcomed to the city but whose vision of the past differed radically from that of the present inhabitants.&#; He was looking for a history to promote a climate of reconciliation, a history that he felt could not be written by a German or a Pole. Davies and Moorhouse show us that the long and varied political and cultu

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John Walter could well be classed as one of Edmonton's builders and promoters. He resided in the city for a half century and was a potent force in promoting its growth and progress along many lines. He aided in advancing the work of pioneer times and in the later period of progress and improvement and the worth of his labors can scarcely be overestimated.

John Walter was born at Stenness, in the Orkney Islands, August 12, , and in the year in which he attained his majority he joined the service of the Hudson's Bay Company and sailed from his native town in the Hebrides to York Factory on Hudson Bay. He traveled westward by way of Norway House oil Winnipeg and the Saskatchewan river to Edmonton, proceeding by York boat until, when the river was frozen over, the journey had to be continued by dog train. Before leaving his native country Mr. Walter had learned the boat builder's trade and it was at Edmonton that a large number of the York boats from the

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  JOHN NEWBY

We represent the entire collection of John Newby.

CLICK HERE FOR JOHN NEWBY'S ART

John’s passion for art started as a young boy, copying his favourite comic book characters. He developed his natural born talents by taking art classes in high school and later, by entering the Ontario College of Art.
However, it would be some years later before his life long past time of art would turn into a full time career.
Often favourably compared to Norman Rockwell, John has gained international acclaim for his art work especially with his Memories of Childhood collection.

As a father of four it is not surprising that many of his art pieces were inspired by his own children, especially where minor hockey is concerned. Parents often think they see their own children in John’s paintings. His personal technique of allowing just small amounts of detail on each child’s face let’s the viewers imagination to take over. John Newby is credit