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1995194 pages. Leads the reader through a seasonally arranged collection of humourous anecdotes of life in Metchosin, British Columbia. Selected pieces are entitled: Cussing, Child Labour Laws, A Cat in the Freezer, When a Tree Falls, and dozens more. Spine leans gently to right. Slight curvature to back board. Contents bright and unmarked. Book
1995290 pages. Glossary. Index. Reproductions of black and white photos. Signed and inscribed by editor upon title page. "A collection of Kathy Hogan's columns from the war years... Offers a remarkable social history of the war at home." - from dust jacket. Clean and bright with negliglble wear. An excellent copy. Book
1989319 pages. Index. Color plates. An intimate view of life in the Amish world. Usual library markings. Above-average wear. Worthy reference copy. Book
1995285 pages. Index. Reference notes. Author's signature and inscription upon dedication page. "The story of the rise and fall of regional baseball on the north-east coast of North America." - from opening page. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
1994209 pages. Index. Black and white photographic plates. "Illuminates the underside of the Civil War." - James M. McPherson, author of Battle Cry of Freedom. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Beautiful copy. Book
1990326 pages including bigliography and index. Frontis is a marvelous satellite photo of the entire Korean Peninsula! Clean and unmarked with minimal wear. Super copy. Book
1995325 pages. "Roy MacGregor is the ultimate hockey writer... insider's knowledge, wit, elegant prose... deft skill and thorough research." - The Ottawa Citizen. Unmarked. Light wear. Nice copy. Book
1978434 pages. Profusely illustrated in black and white. Documents the customs of the people who established a culture and self-sufficient way of life which still exists today, but which, like the once-widespread vine, has almost disappeared from the land. A collection of the best from 'Bittersweet' magazine. Here is advice on how to build an Ozark johnboat, perform traditional square dances, make rag rugs, and prepare old-time cures. Also touches on the art of moonshining and sharp-note singing, and appreciations of mules and the Ozark fox trotter. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding solid. Nice copy. Book
1985Features: Safely displaying your collection; A French Christmas; Jean Johnson Miniatures of Brielle, NJ; Vicki Cleveenger's Antebellum World; Jean Robert - a visit with St. Nick; Tasha Tudor customs to adapt for your holiday traditions; Sandra Henry Wall's Insid-out creations; Ralph Williams creates vignettes; Royce Piro's Dollmaking; An Eye-Catching Christmas shoppers' display; Pam Bright created Santa's house; Joyce Prager, Sue Schulman, Mayme Griffin, Connie Hurlburt, Tina Strauss and Debbie Sobel work together; Mary Eccher's elegant buffet dishes; Joann's Puppet Theater in the Park; A natural approach to Christmas; A Scroll leg table; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. Magazine
198247 pages including index and colour photography. "Presents favourite Norwegian recipes including easy, step-by-step recipes from Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. Author's suggestions for setting the table and serving the meal will acquant you with Norwegian customs, and you can share what you've learned with your guests as you eat the delicious dishes found in this book." - from back board. Usual library markings. Binding sound. Average wear. Solid working copy. Book
1973356 pages including index, 110 illustrations, map and list of shipwrecks. Signed by author upon title page. Endpapers decorated with local maps. A condensed summary of practically every event of historic value which occured in the area. Commences with the sighting of the shores of the Northwest Coast of America for the first time - by the Spaniards - and the landing of Captain Cook at Nootka, where the history of British Columbia begins. Old West Coasters will enjoy reading the pages which so vividly recall the pattern of life and the customs familiar in that part of the island half a century ago. Includes list of 243 ships wrecked on this part of the coast. This list includes type of vessel, date and locality. Moderate wear to book. Binding firm. Somewhat above-average wear to dust jacket. A sound copy of this informative work. Book
1988112 pages. A pleasantly illustrated introduction to Japan for younger readers. Introduces Japan's language, lifestyles, foods, transportation, alphabets, history, and more. A worthwhile book for young students of the Japanese language, or those who will be visiting that wondeful country. Author's signature and inscription upon decorated front free endpaper. Gift greetings inside front board, else clean and unmarked with light wear. Book
1985112 pages including index. "The best thing I've read on Japanese food." - Calvin Trillin, in Travel and Leisure. "Takes a spirited look at the popular foods of Japan including sushi, sukiyaki, tofu, and fugu (blowfish). These are the foods that are served in the large number of restaurants specializing in some aspect of Japanese cuisine." - from dust jacket. Lovely illustrations, many in colour. Average wear. Binding intact. Usual library markings. Solid copy. Book
1994252 pages. Faint one inch crease to top corner of front cover. Very limited signs of use. Looking for your ideal love match? The dating scene has changed. Both sexes seem to be confused, lonely and looking for love in all the wrong ways. Author uses insight and humor from her love column to help readers on their quest to find that special someone. Discusses: preparing yourself for a relationship, the mystery of attraction, who should ask first, where to look for singles, dating for single parents, and much more. Book
1992403 pages including notes, index and black and white illustrations. Portrays the children of America's past as historical actors in their own right. Clean and bright with very light wear. Excellent copy. Book
198776 pages with fascinating archival black and white photographic reproductions. Covers Horseshoe Valley, Lund, Lost Villages of Vancouver Island, Minstrel Island, 84 years in Bella Coola, Whaling stations of the Queen Charlottes, and more. Average wear and a few spots of soiling to front cover which features impressive photo of five men standing in a massive native canoe. Book
198094 pages. Features: The NRA Show; Best Handgun - and the winner is...; .357 Mag = RAMS!; DuBiel Arms - The Midas Touch; Sweepstakes & Gun of the Month Winners; Cut-Rate African Safari; Customs by Spokhandguns; Gunshop Series - Paul Jaeger Co.; Guns That Held An Empire. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Magazine
rif. 0266295215.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1998A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 113 pages. 8 1/4"w x 11 5/8"h. Exhibition catalog for a show that appeared in Russia, England, France, and Germany. The ukiyo-e prints of the Edo period represented here includes portraits of mother and chld, depecitions of customs and games, children's prints, and omacha-e.
1843rif. EEAffGRE21London: 1843. 1843. folio. pp. 5 1. Cundall 2854 p. 146. [London: 1843]. unknown
2009No jacket as issued: minor shelfwear only. Contents clean, sound, bright throughout. Used
rif. 1334582289.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1839263 p. 12mo. 20 cm. Some damp stain. Foxed. Contemporary cloth backed boards binding, worn. Marryat started his tour of the U.S. in New York, crossed that state and went as far as Sault St. Marie, across Upper Canada, and back to Montreal. He also visited Washington and Kentucky. His comments on American habits, language, and institutions (including slavery) were widely read and of great influence. Howes M300; Clark III:204; Sabin 44696. W145Rt
1652rif. 155411京都 Kyoto.: 内外出版. 大正１１年. 1922. Colour woodblock frontispiece black and white illustrations in the text 30pp upper cover of the colourful upper wrapper torn and detached from upper cover otherwise very good. This issue of this magazine includes articles on changes in Japanese marriage customs customs relating to footwear the Pipa an East Asian string instrument and hairstyles. . 内外出版. unknown
1989rif. 001346Bogotá: Fondo Cultural Cafetero 1989. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good /very good . Folio. 230 pp. Bound in glossy illustrated boards and matching dust jacket. Black and white and full-color reproductions several fold-out plates. Bilingual Spanish/English text. Very Good previous owner's lengthy inscription on half title minor age-toning to pages two small ink stains to bottom edge of text block otherwise clean and sound in Very Good dust jacket with minor scuffing and age-toning. Beautiful copy. Fondo Cultural Cafetero hardcover
