The Canadian Rockies A History in Photographs depicts the human history of the Canadian Rockies since the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway , and the founding of Banff, Canada's first national park. The major events and the most significant personalities in this vibrant history are portray ed with 140 archival photographs, accompanied by an informative and easy to read text. This book is an ideal choice for anyone looking for a historica l souvenir of the Canadian Rockies.