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1955Cover shows smiling cowboy on rearing horse. Features: Wise Old Man - Adventures of author while conducting scientific research in remote Amazonia; A Sailor on Horseback - The American adventures of a former British Merchant Seaman, first as a lumberjack and then as a cowboy on a 'dude-ranch'; He Knew Too Much - A grim story of dope-running on the Egyptian border; Lunch-Time Tiger - Author is called upon to deal with a tiger which was terrifying the inhabitants of a Pathan village; The Castaways of the 'Dundonald' - reprint of one of the most remarkable shipwreck stories on record - describes how a British ship was driven ashore on a barren islet in the remote Southern Pacific, where for many weary months the survivors endured many privations in a desperate struggle for existence; A Taste of Freedom - Three firemen jump ship in a South American port... but fate was against them, and they were almost glad to get back; Ghost-Town Memories - Tourist visit the Western U.S. abandoned mining-camps of long ago; Across the Kalahari Desert - The author traversed the trackless Kalahari in a motor-car by way of a dried-up river bed. Black and white illustrations. Chipping to spine. Above-average wear. Magazine
196922 pages. Features: To ABM or Not to ABM; A Socialist on the Kibbutz; Rumpus on the Campus - student rebellions; Mideast Turmoil; Behind the Building of the Panama Canal; Production for Use; The Shrike - and the 'Social Shrike'; John Braine - "Muddle Conservatire"; and more. Average wear. Bit of soiling to page 3. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Book
réf. 64280, Brepols, 2024 Paperback, xviii + 312 pages, Size:216 x 280 mm, Illustrations:188 b/w, 87 col., 28 tables b/w., 1 tables col., Language: English. ISBN 9782503609416.
réf. 64227, Brepols, 2024 Hardback, 2 vols, 566 pages, Size:240 x 330 mm, Illustrations:124 b/w, 707 col., 14 tables b/w., 5 maps b/w, 28 maps color, 66 colour fold-out maps in a separate folder, Language: German. ISBN 9782503601229.
réf. 65021, Brepols, 2022 Paperback, xvi + 177 pages, Size:216 x 280 mm, Illustrations:1204 b/w, 2 col., 7 tables b/w., 2 maps b/w, Language: English. * NEW ISBN 9782503597607.
1971réf. Q-0292701101Published for the Amon Carter Museum Fort Worth and the National Gallery of Canada by the University of Texas Press 1971-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Published for the Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, and the National Gallery of Canada by the University of Texas Press hardcover
1985réf. Q-0883600757Amon Carter Museum 1985-05-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Amon Carter Museum paperback
2026réf. __0198904169Oxford University Press 2026. Hardcover. New. Oxford University Press hardcover
réf. ria9780415369695_inpPaperback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Examines the current conditions before looking back to the events of the last century - The Great Depression the 1970s oil crisis the party-for-the-rich atmosphere of the 1980's and the emergence of the new economy. paperback
1978réf. D5K260604080Walsworth Publishing 1978. hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Hand numbered #581. Text in clean/unmarked condition. Cover has shelf rubbings. Your Satisfaction Guaranteed. We ship daily. Walsworth Publishing hardcover
réf. 0702214426.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1927réf. 15028Western Electric Company 1927. Large hardback in good condition. 1926-1927. Hardcover. Good. Western Electric Company Hardcover
1998réf. 321a7669Canada: Self-Published 1998. Book. Fine. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 182 pages. Index. Maps. Black and white illustrations. Inside front cover is the interesting handwritten pertinent biographical information of Margaret Barwis nee Matthews who states she was "the first public health nurse to work in the Landeau Valley - from Kaslo to Nelson." In this book I have endeavoured to relate the memories and adventures of living and growing up in the Lardeau-Duncan Valleys from the day I was born in 1914 until the present time." - from Introduction. Clean bright and unmarked with lightest wear. Very nice copy. Self-Published Paperback
1938réf. 644H2835Victoria B.C.: Government of British Columbia B.C. 1938. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 50 pages. Reproductions of many black and white photos. Diagrams. Map. "Prepared to meet an ever-increasing demand from people in all parts of Canada and the United States as well as abroad for non-technical information on this major B.C. industry." - Foreword. Topics include: history varieties of Pacific salmon spawning migration methods of catching canning government inspection of canned salmon salting smoked salmon science in the fisheries the value of fish in the human diet comparison of the composition and food value of salmon compared to other foods. Author was Provincial Assistant Commissioner of Fisheries. Printed upon glossy stock. Minor pen mark atop map on page 35 otherwise unmarked with average wear. Binding tight. A sound vintage copy. Government of British Columbia [B.C.] Paperback
1967réf. 647G3329Penticton BC Canada: The Penticton Branch The Okanagan Historical Society / City of Penticton. Good. 1967. First Edition. Paperback. 220 pages. Many black and white photos. Errata list. An excellent early Penticton history. Prior owner's blind stamp to Errata sheet otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy. Hale & Barman 38; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Penticton Pioneers in Story and Picture / Historical Souvenir of Penticton B.C. British Columbia 1867-1967 on the Occasion of the Centenary of the Dominion of Canada . The Penticton Branch, The Okanagan Historical Society / City of Penticton paperback
1955réf. 326H3283New York: Pageant Press 1955. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 213 pages. Eight pages of photographic plates. "A true saga of the New World is the story of the Dunsmuirs of Vancouver Island. No history of British Columbia no references to older days no account of the 'good old times' could possibly be complete without a story of the famous family whose members helped found the Province and whose adventures in life brought them wealth power and social position." - page 1. Author was the grandson of James Dunsmuir. Lowther indicates publication of this title was withdrawn in consequence of legal action. Bit of writing stroked out atop front free endpaper otherewise unmarked with somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. Dust jacket not included. A worthy reading copy. WHALE 36 LOWTHER 1948 KENT p.37. Pageant Press Hardcover
1963réf. 463H4080Sidney B.C.: Gray's Publishing Limited 1963. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 226 pages. 24cm. Autobiography of Vancouver Island coal magnate James Dunsmuir's eldest grandson. "I feel that exposing the situations through which I have passed may be of help to others. I have laced the story of my life with familiar names and incidents of a sensational nature not only to entertain but to point up the pitfalls to be avoided at all levels of society." - dust jacket. "He brings to life the downward path from the silk of society to the seamy side of Soho and the gutters of Marseilles." - dust jacket. Moderate wear to publisher's green cloth. Binding sound. Unmarked. Above-average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy of this fascinating life story. EDWARDS & LORT 141. Gray's Publishing Limited Hardcover
1936réf. 744a9998Canada: Publisher Not Stated. Fair. 1936. First Edition. Paperback. 79 pages. Celabratory work published on the occasion of Vancouver British Columbia's 50th anniversary. Full of archival illustrations and historical information. Will be of great interest to those who appreciate Vancouver's relatively short yet eventful history. Serves as a stunning contrast to Canada's magnificent present-day gateway to the Pacific. Oblong 9" high by 12" wide. Back cover missing. Above-average but not excessive wear. Unmarked.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 1886-1936: Vancouver's Golden Jubilee - Official Pictorial Souvenir Programme . Publisher Not Stated paperback
1977réf. 558H3060Victoria B.C.: Central Junior Secondary School 1977. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 92 pages. Loaded with black and white photos. Average wear. Prior owner's name blacked out atop front cover otherwise unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Central Junior Secondary School Paperback
1975réf. 248a1715North Vancouver: Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd. Good. 1975. First Edition. Paperback. The history of Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd. of North Vancouver British Columbia. Undated. Appears to be circa 1970s. Colour illustrations and photography. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Approx. 14 x 12".; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd. Harry A. Jones British Columbia James C.F. Stewart Rod A. Lindsay John F. Pearson Allen M. Fowlis Tugging . Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd. paperback
1999réf. 216c8992Canada: Greystone 1999. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 259 pages. Excellent black and white photographic plates. List of Bure's hockey statistics. List of sources. ".Paints a vivid portrait of Bure that not only captures his electrifying hockey abilities but fills in the blanks of his intriguing personality. This in-depth unauthorized biography takes us behind the scenes to Bure's origins in his native country and re-creates the fascinating machinations that brought him to the West. Sheds light on the obscure hockey world of the former Soviet Union and delivers what may be the most thorough investigation to date of the impact Russian players have had on the North American game." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy of this biography of the most exciting player to ever suit up for the Vancouver Canucks. Greystone Hardcover
1957réf. 302G3437Canada: The Canadian Geographical Society. Fair. 1957. First Edition. Paperback. 40 Pages plus fourteen pages of nice vintage ads. Features: Cover illustration is A.Y. Jackson's "Yellowknife Bay"; Louisiana French; The National Trust of Britain; Machu Picchu; Upper Canada and New York State; and more. Nice one-page two-colour recruiting ad for the RCAF; Attractive 1957 DeSoto car ad inside back cover; Back cover black and white photo ad for BOAC features couple being served a gourmet meal on-board. Taped repairs to damage at upper corner of front cover otherwise a sound and unmarked copy.; Magazine; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Canadian Geographical Journal January 1957 - Upper Canada and New York State A.Y. Jackson's "Yellowknife Bay"; Louisiana French; The National Trust of Britain; Machu Picchu; Upper Canada and New York State; and more. Nice one-page two-colour recruitin . The Canadian Geographical Society paperback
1960réf. 302G3441Canada: The Canadian Geographical Society. Good. 1960. First Edition. Paperback. 39 Pages plus five pages of nice vintage ads. Features: Legend and History in the Oldest Geographical Names of the St. Lawrence; Tobacco - Another Canadian Achievement; British Columbia Lakes Pictoria; How Canada is Helping the Fishermen of Ceylon; Physiography of the Queen Charlotte Islands; Pictures of the Provinces - XXIII; Nice Army recruiting ad inside front cover; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy.; Magazine; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Canadian Geographical Journal July 1960 : Tobacco - Another Canadian Achievement British Columbia Lakes Pictoria; How Canada is Helping the Fishermen of Ceylon; Physiography of the Queen Charlotte Islands; Pictures of the Provinces - XXIII Legend and . The Canadian Geographical Society paperback
1982réf. 633j0315Canada: Publisher Not Stated. Good. 1982. First Edition. Paperback. "Sorrento Centre is a gathering place for all A values-based retreat and conference centre welcoming small groups and individual guests for courses and retreats throughout the year. Formed in 1963 Anglican in tradition ecumenical and interfaith in expression it offers an inclusive welcome and generous hospitality to all. Sorrento Centre is filled with vibrant spirit and joy while being a healing place for body mind and spirit." - Sorrento Centre website. iii 59 pages. Bibliography. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. A diminutive but surprisingly information-laden history. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy. ; 8vo . Publisher Not Stated paperback
1969réf. 255j1922Summerland B.C.: Canada West Magazine. Very Good. 1969. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Features: Chinook Jargon - an explanation of the origin of this famous trade language of the far west; Along the Wild Horse - an account of an intriguing and still little known placer gold river in the East Kootenay frequented today by bottle hunters and prospectors; Yukon Diary part 2 - takes us farther into the famous Klondike as we follow the trail taken by F.R.S. Barlee in the late 1890's; South Thompson The Kekuli country - the historic Indian Country of the dry belt region between Kamloops and chase. 32 stapled pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent example. ; 4to . Canada West Magazine unknown
