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1973166 pages including list of suggested reading and black and white reproductions of photos. "Although this is the author's story, through her we can picture what and how all the trapper's lives were lived. Not only is this the first book written about the Labrador woman, it is also the first written by a native-born, Labrador woman." - dust jacket. Unmarked with average wear. Dust jacket now preserved in mylar. A sound copy. Book
1978168 pages. Index. Bibliography. Handsome colour illustrated boards. "...Extends back to the earliest days when Norsemen landed the first domestic animals on the North American continent at Nova Scotia... The story of the big historic spreads: Bar U, Oxley, Matador, Empire Valley, Douglas Lake, Hitchcock, Chilco, Gang, '76', McIntyre, Bow River Horse Ranche, 100 Mile, and many more throughout the 'northwest territories' and what is now British Columbia." Contains about 300 photos, many from private collections. Light wear. Pages yellowed with age. Binding tight. A nice copy of this entertaining and informative work. Book
1967118 pages. Index. Numerous reproductions of black and white photographs. Printed upon glossy stock. The story of the troubled birth and phenomenal growth of the British Columbia Ferry Authority, now operating as B.C. Ferries. Prior owner's stamp inside front and back covers, otherwise unmarked with somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. A sound reference copy of this informative work. Book
200482 pages. Features: A Kingdom in the Sun - The Other Norman Conquest; The Story of Henry, Eldest Son of Henry II of England; The Captive King - Richard the Lionheart; Gibraltar - a Medieval Military Base; Beware of Pretenders at Bosworth; Pilgrims at the Shrine of Saint Richard of Chichester; Table Etiquette in Medieval Society; and more. Moderate wear. A sound copy. Book
1996504 pages including index and black and white photographic plates. Author's signature upon title page. A vibrant, human-interest history of Canada's most innovative member-owned financial institution. Traces VanCity's growth to the present day, with 220,000 members. Celebrates the collective achievements - as well as the individual strengths, frailties and foibles - of the men and women who helped create one of Canada's most dynamic financial instututions. Appears unread. Minimal wear. Clean and unmarked. Excellent copy. Book
1936Pages 517-548 Many great black and white photos. Features: Salvage of the "Araby" (continued); The Great Lakes - Colossal engineering feats involving a system of deep water canals have made an outlet to the sea for shipping; Sea Shanties - modern machinery often obviates the necessity of singing shanties even in sailing ships - with great photos of seamen at work; Coastal Motor-Boats - they rendered conspicuous service during the historic raid on Zeebrugge; The Voyages of Captain Cook; Novelties in Ship Design - revolutionary ideas in naval architecture; The "Chelyuskin" Rescue. Moderate wear. Three-hole punched. Unmarked. A sound copy. Magazine
1975303 pages plus index. Black and white photographic plates. "The 72 year history of Gizeh Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America, Oasis, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada." - subtitle. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Book
1983150 pages including many excellent archival black and white photographs. A look at Canada's baseball heritage, from its beginnings in Ontario to its spread to every province and territory of the Dominion. We are introduced to Canadians, past and present, who made it to the 'Big Leagues'. Usual library markings. Only moderately worn. Book
1977166 pages. Includes numerous wonderful black and white photographic plates. The delightful and very funny history of Canada's biggest and best-known radio station, CFRB. Will delight an audience far wider than radio buffs or listeners to CFRB. Unmarked. Nice copy. Book
197536 pages. Black and white illustration of Lieut-Col. Charles R. McCullough, 1865-1947. Features: Clothes and History; Family Records and Family Histories; The Land Family; The Story of Jean Baptiste Rousseau; Crown Patentees of Barton Township. Unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. Book
199322 pages. Just what can a circus elephant do with a great big pair of ears? Rediscover the story of Dumbo as ten delightful sound effects add even more charm to this beloved Disney tale. Press the buttons and hear the antics of the clowns, the lumbering walk of the elephants, the sound of little Dumbo tripping on his ears - and a totally different, surprising sound when Dumbo discovers just what his floppy ears can do. All 10 sound effects working loud and clear. Light wear. Clean and unmarked but for prior owner's name inside front board. Very nice glossy copy. Please note that the batteries in this book may discharge so please feel free to check with us prior to ordering if you wish to confirm the sound effects are still working. Book
1991Childrens book with 10 entertaining sound effects which are working loud and clear. The classic story of the 101 Dalmations comes alive with sound! You'll hear the sinister honking of Cruella's car horn, the excited barking and sniffing of the Dalmation puppies, and the twilight telegraph as it relays its message across London. The ten imaginative sounds transport the young reader into the real-life adventures of Pongo and Perdita as they rescue all the Dalmation puppies. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. Quality copy. Book
199224 pages. Ten delightful sound effects enhance the magic of Disney's classic love story of Beauty and the Beast. Prior owner's name inside front cover else unmarked. Light wear. All sound effects working loud and clear at time of listing. Very nice copy. Please note that we cannot guarantee the batteries will still have a charge when you order. Please check with us prior to ordering if you wish. Book
2013140 pages. Features: Cover photo of Brian Williams' daughter, Allison; Ivy League Sirens Take Hollywood! - 19 brainy beauties study their way to stardom; Beatles Farm Girl - a MacCartney memoir of recipes and rock 'n' roll; Jackie O's Tower of Power - the strange story of a very expensive apartment building; Travel the T&C way; and more. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Book
1936Pages 1285-1316. Many great black and white photos. Features: The Plucky "Penhurst" (conclusion); Man's Quest of the Depths - Development in Diving Suits over the past 100 Years; Marine Engines and Their Story - Part 10; Thames "Butterfly" Boats - the packets that maintain services between London and neighbouring holiday resorts have a long history; R.M.M.V. "Stirling Castle" - set a speed record for mail delivery from Southampton to Capetown; Fifty Years in Sail - extracts from the log of Captain J.W. Holmes graphically describe his experiences in command of some of the most famous sailing ships in the last days of the glorious era of sail. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Three-hole punched. A sound copy. Book
1933134 pages. Features: Poverty Starved Romance; No Right To Love Her; The Hate That Knows No End; My Underworld Rivals; Child of Sin; I Wanted to Be Free; My Most Terrible Moment; My Sister's Betrayer; Air Hostess; My Stolen Hours of Love; And They Say Children Forget; My Business is Beauty; Fruit of Paradise; The New Spring Styles; Your Homemaker Library; Sturdy Foods for Sturdy Babies; How and Why - homemaking issues; Ponds ad features Mrs. T. Markoe Robertson, the former Miss Cordelia Biddle; Lux ad features Marjorie Sheerin; Sobering one-page ad by the National Citizen's Committee features illustration of dirty-faced child and text 'It's Hard for a Hungry Citizen to be a Good Citizen'. This is a heavily worn copy. Long opening to page 43. Bottom inch of front cover missing. Chips and openings along spine. Age-toning to contents. Back cover missing. A worthy reading copy of this very nostalgic item. Magazine
1963262 pages. Index. "Mr. McDougall left his Ontario home in 1873 to seek his fortune in the West, first as a trader on the Fort Carlton Trail, and then for some fifty years as a merchant in Edmonton (population 40 when he arrived in 1879)." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Beautiful copy. Book
1995291 pages including index. Author's signature and inscription to a friend upon front endpaper. Author's humourous 'private' note to same friend written upon a removable post-it-note also upon front endpaper. Tells the story of British Columbia's dynamic credit union movement and the role played by its central organization, B.C. Central Credit Union. Ultimately, this is the story of thousands of individual volunteers who banded together to create financial institutions to meet their needs, and how their pioneering efforts have endured in the work of following generations. Superb giftable copy with only the faintest signs of handling. Book
1994175 pages. Brad Magnus, the subject of the book, has signed his first name upon title page. A family love story centred upon son Brad, the second of four boys, who was born with Down Syndrome. "The essence of our story is: Every person is valuable! Our personal faith and therefore our positive outlook, continues to give us courage to try what seems impossible." - from introduction. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. Solid copy. Book
1954208 pages. Black and white photographic plates. "Tells, in vivid yet modest terms, the story of the wartime exploits of No. 4 Commando, seen from the viewpoint of the particular troop in which the author served as a section officer from 1942 until it dispanded after the war." - from dust jacket. Average wear. Unmarked. Complete dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A sound copy. Book
1996Pongo, Perdy, and all your favorite Dalmatian puppies interact as you've never seen them before! On every page of this one-of-a-kind counting book, you'll find lots of fun things to count. Press the number keys and a friendly voice counts along with you as you count bubbling goldfish, bouncing balls, sparkling snowflakes, and lots more... all the way up to 101 Dalmations. All sound effects working loud and clear at time of listing but we cannot guarantee the batteries will be working when you purchase. Please check with us first if you have any concerns. Book unmarked with moderate wear and one-inch openings at each end of spine. Contents clean and bright. Nice copy overall. Book
2000288 pages. Index. "A rare behind-the-scenes look at a coastal shipyard (the McLaren family's Allied Shipbuilders) - an invaluable piece of BC maritime and industrial history, and a tribute to the skill, determination and ingenuity of BC's shipbuilders." - from dust jacket. Average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A sound copy. Book
1986210 pages. Black and white reproductions of fascinating archival photos. Footnotes. Bibliography. During WWII "25,000 German officers and other ranks were sent to POW camps across Canada to live out the duration of the war behind barbed wire. Their fascinating story makes for exciting and provocative reading." - from back cover. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy of this little-known Canadian history. Book
1984218 pages including bibliography and index. 200 years after the migration, award-winning author Christopher Moore tells the very human story of the loyalists - the societies that shaped them, the various attitudes that motivated them, and the circumstances that determined their future and influenced the future of Canada. Abundantly illustrated in black and white. Very light wear to book. Gift greetings upon half title page else contents bright and unmarked. Minor bit of prior owner's address label remains upon decorated front endpaper. Crack along back hinge which remains closed. Light wear to attractive dust jacket which bears several small tears to top edge. Lovely copy. Book
1972Features: HMCS Skeena and STANAVFORLANT - operating with a NATO fleet; A Radio Station at sea - some voices of A-O.K.; Forces' Sunday Schools help out with Hong Kong mission; CFB Chatham's CHAF - on the air; HMCS Haida - on display; 50 years of Aid - St. John Ambulance and the Forces; Howie's Highlanders - Canadian Forces at the Scottish World Festival; Saludo a la Bandera - the story of a wartime escape (part 2) - Art Fay and Earl Price; Microfilm - modern document handling in the Canadian Forces. Bit of writing on front cover. Book
