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Lawrence Grassi: From Piedmont to the Rocky Mountains

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Lawrence Grassi was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. A working-class man of humble Italian origins who worked as a labourer and a coal miner for most of his life, Grassi had a deep passion for the Rocky Mountains.

The definitive biography of this Canadian mountain hero, Lawrence Grassi will be essential reading for those interested in the history of immigration, sport, and the Rocky Mountains.

Paperback: 328 pages

Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division

Date Published: May 8, 2015

Subjects: Biography Autobiography Sports History Canada Europe Italy

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