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Discover a side of Alberta that most people don't know exists, as humorist Michael Kerr dishes out answers to the burning question: What's So Funny About Alberta? There is more to Alberta than just low taxes and dead dinosaurs, as Kerr discovers on his quest for its lighter side. Come along as he makes like a Trekkie in Vulcan, shops 'til he drops at West Edmonton Mall, goes in search of a national park on the streets of Banff, moseys off to the Calgary Stampede, and gazes hungrily at the world's largest perogy.
Part travelogue, part eclectic humour guide, What's So Funny About Alberta? offers a unique perspective on Alberta and is filled with strange Alberta trivia, hilarious tourist questions, rollicking tales from the road, Albertan jokes, top ten lists, and much more.
Whether you're a true blue Albertan or just visiting, once you've read this book you'll never look at Alberta (or perhaps even Albertans) the same way again!
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Michael Kerr is the author of Canadian Rockies Wildlife Watch and When Do You Let the Animals Out?. He lives in Canmore, Alberta.
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- PublisherFifth House
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1894856325
- ISBN 13 9781894856324
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages216
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Book Description Card Covers. Condition: As Fine. First Edition, Second Printing. Part travelogue, parthumour guide fillid with astounding Alberta trivia, jokes etc. viii, 216 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm Signed by the author on the title page - 'To Art! / Mike Kerr'. an 'as new' copy - gift quality! Ships via inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail within North America, in card sleeve. From $3.00 to $6.50 depending on exact weight and location. Image available. Enquire for rates to Worldwide destinations! Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Dedicated Authors' Inscription & Signature. Book. Seller Inventory # 646
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good ++. B/W Photographs (illustrator). First Edition. 216 page humourous trek around Alberta. Often looking at the huge roadside models of : beans, perogies or pincers. You might think our three most memorable citizens were : Joe Clark, Stockwell Day, and King Ralph. You will learn how to find the exact center of Alberta - hint there is a bear there. Obviously there is a visit to Trekkies' - Vulcan. Many museums, gift-shops and a corn maze. Plenty of Calgary vs. Edmonton vs. Calgary jokes. B/W photographs assist text, as well as one map. Cond : Paper wrapper is green with white lettering and b/w graphics. Name of p/o verso front cover. Very light general; wear. No flaws. Excellent reading copy - includes a bit of history. Quote (p. 45) : " On the drive home, my wife sound asleep and snoring like a Klingon, I mentally retraced our road trip, checking off all the strange things we had seen. If aliens were to land among us at St. Paul one day, what would they think of our ._._._. ." Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 007853
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