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réf. 156118Toronto: William Briggs 1908 1st printing. Hardcover 494pp. Very good no dust jacket. Bound in 3 / 4 leather with marbled boards and endpapers. Top edge gilt photographs illustrations appendix index colored fold-out map errata slip. A presentation bookplate compliments of Roderick MacFarlane pasted to the front paste-down. The corners are lightly worn and the spine is lightly faded and rubbed. Includes R. MacFarlane Notes on Mammals Collected and Observed in the Northern MacKenzie River District North-West Territories of Canada with Remarks on Explorers and Explorations of the Far North. Locale: Athabasca; Western Canada. Western Canada Fur Trade Hudson's Bay Company Indians of N.A. Treaties. William Briggs Hardcover
1908réf. 42102725Toronto: Briggs William 1908. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 494 pages. Apparently rebound in black half-leather and blue/gold marbled boards and endpapers. Index. "In 1899 a treaty with the Indians of the great Mackenzie basin followed the report of a Senate select Committee chaired by Sir John Schultz; but owing to the absence of roads and markets and other essentials of civilized life not to speak of the vast unsettled areas of prairie to the south the incoming until now that the railways are projected of any great body of immigrants was very wisely discouraged and this in the interest of the settler himself. The following narrative therefore has lain in the author's diary since the year of the expedition it records." - Preface. Numerous black and white photographic plates including tissue-protected frontis. Attractive colour fold-out map dated 1900 depicts the areas encompassed by Treaty No. 8 and the Indian tribes therein. Top edge gilt. Contents clean and unmarked. Tight and square with moderate external wear. Wallace p.54 Lande 1332 Peel 3 2463. Briggs, William Hardcover
1967réf. MASTER369883INew York: Arno Press. VG-/VG Prev. Owner Lengthy Notation FFEP. Highlighting To A Few Pages. DJ In Mylar Wrap. Reprinted From Copy In The Collections Of The Mercantile Library Association New York. Pages: 295. 1967. Hardcover. Arno Press hardcover
1982réf. 050512Plunkett SK Canada: Plunkett History Committee 1982. Cloth. Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. vii 371pp. bw photos ports maps. Brown cloth w gold lettering and goldstamp figure to cover gold lettering to spine. No wear to covers or spine. Binding square and sound. Quarto. 1.35kg Plunkett History Committee hardcover
1900réf. 23171Boston: Eastern Publishing Company 1900. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. 5.5" x 8.25". 276 pp pictorial cloth with 25 illustrations from photographs credited to A. Brooks F.C. Schrader A. Beverly Smith and the U.S. Geological Survey. Spine lettering dulled light fraying to extremities bump to fore edge of front board small discolored spot on front free endpaper otherwise clean and sound. An engaging account of Spurr's experiences on an exploratory trip made for the USGS in 1896. He traveled via Dyea and the Chilkoot Pass to the upper Yukon River and down its course to St. Michael encountering natives traders missionaries prospectors whiskey smugglers and other colorful characters along the route. He published the scientific findings of the expedition as Geology of the Yukon Gold District in 1898. Arctic Bibliography 16657; Tourville 4273; Wickersham 4417. Eastern Publishing Company hardcover
1900réf. 115a8811Toronto: W.G. Macfarlane 1900. Book. Illus. by Notman William Wm. And Son. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Unpaginated. Circa 1900. Majestic black and white photographs throughout. William Notman 1826-91 was the most important Canadian photographer of his time. Oblong: Approximately 9" x 12". Above-average wear to grey covers which bear short tears and are missing a 2" chunk from one corner. Contents unmarked with moderate wear. Light beige stain affects upper edge of back cover and last few pages. W.G. Macfarlane Paperback
réf. 158494History Book Committee of the North Norfolk-Macgregor Archives 1998. 4to 625-1181pp. Very good no dust jacket. Identified on spine as History of North Norfolk and MacGregor Vol. II. Locale: MacGregor--Manitoba; North Norfolk--Manitoba R.M. of; Prairie Provinces; Western Canada. Manitoba Family Histories--Manitoba Local History--Manitoba. History Book Committee of the North Norfolk-Macgregor Archives Hardcover
1995xv, 364 pp. Footnotes. Bibliography. Index. Black and white illustrations. "Offers a colourful and thoroughly researched account of Canada's silent service, from its unexpected inauguration in British Columbia on the first day of the Great War to its uncertain future today. Celebrates the individuals who dedicated and in some instances gave their lives to Canada's submarine service." - dust jacket. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Moderate lean to spine. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy. Cooke [3] p.69 Book
1940réf. 155H3437New York: Carrick & Evans Inc. 1940. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 316 pages. Black and white photographic plates. Diagrams. Map endpapers. Author and her family of three spent many idyllic years aboard their motor cruiser discovering the beauty of the Pacific coast from Puget Sound north along the British Columbia coast to Alaska. Book clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. Above-average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality vintage copy. Edwards & Lort 2825 Tourville p.432 Ricks p.172. Carrick & Evans, Inc. Hardcover
réf. 136121Winnipeg: Magnus G. Gudlaugson 1959. Trade paperback 104pp. Good. Frontispiece. The covers are lightly soiled and a dampstain along the margins of the second and third leaves. Edited by Holmfridur Danielson. Locale: Peace River--Alberta; Prairie Provinces; Western Canada. Western Canada Icelandic Canadians Memoirs Pioneer Life--Canada. Magnus G. Gudlaugson Paperback
1980réf. 63AG1147Laird Saskatchewan: Tiefengrund Rosenort Mennonite Church 1980. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 247 pages. Map inside back board. Reproductions of dozens of archival black and white photos. Contents include: History of the Tiefengrund Church; Church Organization; Special Committies and Activities; Christian Life - Special Occasions; Church members and their families and adherents of 1980. Considerable documentation of births weddings baptisms and burials. Gift greetings upon front free endpaper otherwise unmarked aside from several discreet handwritten corrections/additions. Moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy of this superb genealogical reference. Tiefengrund Rosenort Mennonite Church Hardcover
1910réf. B5839Canada: The Board c.1910. A very good copy with plates and maps clean and crisp; some rubbing to leather and a hole at edge of 315. . Binding: Original red-brown half morocco with cloth boards; spine with five 5 lightly raised gilt bands gilt lettered morocco labels on two and three author on four. With rear-end pocket for maps; all edges speckled red. Notes: Part III of this report lists ‘Place – Names -- Thousand Islands // St. Lawrence River; Part IV of this volume contains lists ‘Expeditions to Waters of Northern Canada and to Hudson Bay 1576-1910’; ‘Lists of Explorers Hudson Bay amd Waters of Northern Canada’; ‘Ships Referred to in the List of Arctic Officers’; and ‘Bibliography of the Principal Works Consulted in Preparing ‘Place – Names of Northern Canada’’ Size: quarto 246 x 166 mm Illustration: Illustrated with two large folding maps. Pages: 153- 455 plus two folding maps. Category: Book Canada ; Book Geological Minerals & Mining; The Board hardcover
1990240 pages including index. Through colourful anecdotes, documented reports and personal remembrances, Ian Mahood tells of the birth and eventual death of forest management in British Columbia. Gift greetings and discard stamp upon front endpaper else book clean and unmarked with light wear. Moderate wear to dust jacket. Solid copy. Book
1986Grace Irwin has had a career varied and independent enough to satisfy any feminist: as classicist, teacher, novelist, lecturer, play-director, amateur actress, pastor, and ordained minister; also home-maker, cook, baker, and party-giver. Here, however, her aim is to pay tribute to others, as she writes with disarming admiration and warmth in prise of three men whose lives and personalities contributed largely to her own: two John Irwins--one her farther, the other her brother, well known for his achievements in forestry and publishing--and Herbert Harold Kent, architect and pastor. She relates the intertwining of their lives and hers in highly readable, often pungent, prose. Herself completely and joyfully feminine, she nonetheless resents the current downgrading of the Male Fact--a theme that runs through this lively, celebratory memoir.243p.plstesHoffman, William and Headley, Lake Book
1967réf. 117971967. Softcover. VG- may have ex-museum markings to external & internal. wraps toned. wraps scuffed & scratched w/ edge-wear. pgs toned. Color wraps. 254 pp. 31 color 378 bw plates. Illustrated and annotated catalogue of 378 works with literature and exhibitions. Includes biographies of the artists bibliography and foreword. Catalogue is arranged into sections: French Colonial Period English Colonial Period Post-Confederation Period Twentieth-Century 1900-1950 and Twentieth-Century 1951-. Text in French and English. Section of beautiful full-page color plates in front of book. paperback books
réf. 160323Regina: Canadian Plains Research Center 0-88977-080-8 1991. Hardcover 238pp. Fine in near fine dust jacket. Illustrations photographs maps tables references chronology errata slip. The dust jacket spine is faded. Book about Henry Kelsey. Locale: Western Canada. Western Canada Explorers--Western Canada. Canadian Plains Research Center Hardcover
1885réf. 54034Toronto: Toronto Lithographing Co. ca.1885. Large Chromolithographs of the Riel Rebellion A trio of rare battlefield views depicting three of the major skirmishes fought during the North-West Rebellion in Saskatchewan in 1885. This series of battles is also known by several other names including the Saskatchewan Rebellion the Northwest Uprising and the Second Riel Rebellion the first Riel Rebellion occurred near Manitoba in 1869 and is also known as the Red River Rebellion. Both the 1869 and 1885 actions were led by Louis Riel the leader of the Métis people. Chronologically the lithographs are as follows: 1 "Battle of Fish Creek." This battle occurred on April 24 1885 and resulted in a stunning victory when around 200 Métis soldiers overcame a superior force of 900 government soldiers and temporarily halted an advance on Batoche. 2 "Battle of Cut Knife." On May 2 1885 a force of Cree warriors held off a superior group of Canadian army units. 3 "The Capture of Batoche." Effectively the end of the rebellion the Métis were soundly defeated in the second week of May after they ran out of ammunition on the third day of fighting. This action forced Riel to surrender on May 15. The Métis are one of the recognized aboriginal groups in Canada who trace their roots to the first interaction between First Nations people and the earliest European settlers usually French and largely as a result of the fur trade. The Métis are among the earliest mixed-race people in Canada and developed a separate distinct culture based on their ancestral origins usually stemming from the coupling of an indigenous woman and a male European settler. By the 19th century the Métis were well-assimilated into French-Canadian culture and many worked as fur traders for the North-West Company or Hudson's Bay Company or supplied furs as independent trappers. When those companies pulled out of the Red River and Saskatchewan regions in the mid-to-late 1800s the Canadian government took over the land and began to enforce their will on the Métis people. The first armed conflict between the Métis and the Canadian provincial government occurred in 1869 in the Red River region where Louis Riel led an unsuccessful rebellion. Some fifteen years later the Métis formed their own provincial government in western Saskatchewan after hearing that the Canadian government was sending mounted police to enforce Canadian law in the region. This Second Riel Rebellion occurred in a series of skirmishes between the Métis and the Canadian armed forces between March 26 and May 12 1885. Though led by Louis Riel the Métis ultimately lost again to the Canadian government. Still both rebellions helped the Métis gain some measure of recognition and respect from the Canadian government that they would very likely not have earned otherwise. The lithographs were produced by the Toronto Lithographing Company purveyors of patriotic views of famous Canadian wars. In this case the company assigned W.D. Blatchly to paint the scenes for the 1885 conflicts; Blatchly was at the time one of the leading artists in all of Canada. An excellent series of lithographs illustrating three important events in the famous rebellion with outstanding display appeal. Cut Knife and Fish Creek trimmed about ¾ inch along the top margin and about 1¼ inches along left margin. Capture at Batoche trimmed slightly more but evenly in each margin and adhered to backing board. Overall good plus. unknown books
1885réf. 54034Toronto: Toronto Lithographing Co. ca.1885. Large Chromolithographs of the Riel Rebellion A trio of rare battlefield views depicting three of the major skirmishes fought during the North-West Rebellion in Saskatchewan in 1885. This series of battles is also known by several other names including the Saskatchewan Rebellion the Northwest Uprising and the Second Riel Rebellion the first Riel Rebellion occurred near Manitoba in 1869 and is also known as the Red River Rebellion. Both the 1869 and 1885 actions were led by Louis Riel the leader of the Métis people. Chronologically the lithographs are as follows: 1 "Battle of Fish Creek." This battle occurred on April 24 1885 and resulted in a stunning victory when around 200 Métis soldiers overcame a superior force of 900 government soldiers and temporarily halted an advance on Batoche. 2 "Battle of Cut Knife." On May 2 1885 a force of Cree warriors held off a superior group of Canadian army units. 3 "The Capture of Batoche." Effectively the end of the rebellion the Métis were soundly defeated in the second week of May after they ran out of ammunition on the third day of fighting. This action forced Riel to surrender on May 15. The Métis are one of the recognized aboriginal groups in Canada who trace their roots to the first interaction between First Nations people and the earliest European settlers usually French and largely as a result of the fur trade. The Métis are among the earliest mixed-race people in Canada and developed a separate distinct culture based on their ancestral origins usually stemming from the coupling of an indigenous woman and a male European settler. By the 19th century the Métis were well-assimilated into French-Canadian culture and many worked as fur traders for the North-West Company or Hudson's Bay Company or supplied furs as independent trappers. When those companies pulled out of the Red River and Saskatchewan regions in the mid-to-late 1800s the Canadian government took over the land and began to enforce their will on the Métis people. The first armed conflict between the Métis and the Canadian provincial government occurred in 1869 in the Red River region where Louis Riel led an unsuccessful rebellion. Some fifteen years later the Métis formed their own provincial government in western Saskatchewan after hearing that the Canadian government was sending mounted police to enforce Canadian law in the region. This Second Riel Rebellion occurred in a series of skirmishes between the Métis and the Canadian armed forces between March 26 and May 12 1885. Though led by Louis Riel the Métis ultimately lost again to the Canadian government. Still both rebellions helped the Métis gain some measure of recognition and respect from the Canadian government that they would very likely not have earned otherwise. The lithographs were produced by the Toronto Lithographing Company purveyors of patriotic views of famous Canadian wars. In this case the company assigned W.D. Blatchly to paint the scenes for the 1885 conflicts; Blatchly was at the time one of the leading artists in all of Canada. An excellent series of lithographs illustrating three important events in the famous rebellion with outstanding display appeal. Cut Knife and Fish Creek trimmed about ¾ inch along the top margin and about 1¼ inches along left margin. Capture at Batoche trimmed slightly more but evenly in each margin and adhered to backing board. Overall good plus. unknown
1984201 pages of profoundly fascinating and delightful illustrated history. Author's father (b. 1870) left Yorkshire, England with his young family for Canada in 1909 and arrived in Fife Lake, Saskatchewan where they spent their first winter in a straw house. Author was born in a sod house in 1910 and moved with his family to Montana when he was 6 years old. At age 14 the family moved to Victoria, B.C. and from there to Nanoose Bay, further up Vancouver Island. Most pages contain brief text, accompanied by the author's simple sketches of the way things were. He has stressed the most practical elements of daily life and survival. A priceless compilation of the challenges and genius of the pioneer. Examples include: how to hunt prairie antelope by wearing a white sheet; avoiding flying ants by erecting a pole to your wagon and hanging a coat at its top; uprooting stumps by tying them to nearby trees to be felled; cutting wood by rigging a buzzsaw to the back wheel of a Model "T" Ford truck; and many, many more. Mentions Vancouver Island landmarks such as the Arlington Hotel, Lantzville Hotel, Quarterway Hotel, and more. This book lends itself wonderfully to teaching youngsters the ways of the not-so-distant past. You will have great difficulty in putting it down. Book
1984réf. 41302202Nanaimo British Columbia: Self-Published 1984. Book. Illus. by Weighill Richard. Very Good. Plastic Comb. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 201 pages of profoundly fascinating and delightful illustrated history. Author's father b. 1870 left Yorkshire England with his young family for Canada in 1909 and arrived in Fife Lake Saskatchewan where they spent their first winter in a straw house. Author was born in a sod house in 1910 and moved with his family to Montana when he was 6 years old. At age 14 the family moved to Victoria B.C. and from there to Nanoose Bay further up Vancouver Island. Most pages contain brief text accompanied by the author's simple sketches of the way things were. He has stressed the most practical elements of daily life and survival. A priceless compilation of the challenges and genius of the pioneer. Examples include: how to hunt prairie antelope by wearing a white sheet; avoiding flying ants by erecting a pole to your wagon and hanging a coat at its top; uprooting stumps by tying them to nearby trees to be felled; cutting wood by rigging a buzzsaw to the back wheel of a Model "T" Ford truck; and many many more. Mentions Vancouver Island landmarks such as the Arlington Hotel Lantzville Hotel Quarterway Hotel and more. This book lends itself wonderfully to teaching youngsters the ways of the not-so-distant past. You will have great difficulty in putting it down. Self-Published Paperback
1987408 pages including glossary, sources and index. Black and white illustrations. "A book about a time when a young boy could start in the mine as the lowest of workers and could become, through a lot of hard work and a little luck, a boss or even a millionaire." - from Preface. Author's signature upon title page. Usual library markings. Only light wear. A quality copy. Book
1987réf. 327a9645Canada: Oolichan Books 1987. Book. Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 408 pages including glossary sources and index. Black and white illustrations. "A book about a time when a young boy could start in the mine as the lowest of workers and could become through a lot of hard work and a little luck a boss or even a millionaire." - from Preface. Author's signature upon title page. Usual library markings. Only light wear. A quality copy. Oolichan Books Hardcover
1968réf. 59117Ottawa Canada: National Gallery of Canada. As New. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request – – IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE CLEAN UNMARKED AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - Text in English and French. 68 pp. With 39 ills. 5 col. . 26 x 21 cm. -- with a bonus offer-- . 1968. National Gallery of Canada paperback
2003réf. X18601xKitezh Art Publishers 2003. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 0x0x0. The Book Is Clean Inside With No Remarks Or Highlights. 512 Pages . Hardcover With A Dust Jacket English Text. Large Gift Inscription At The Title Page. 2Nd Edition Supplemented And Worked Over. The Dust Jacket Has Small Tears.- Specializing in academic collectible and historically significant providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us. Kitezh Art Publishers hardcover
1958réf. 1506022Vancouver: Mitchell Press 1958. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 1st printing. 4to cloth with printed label.111pp. Illus. Endpaper maps of the Douglas Lake Cattle Company in the British Columbia interior. Spine faded as typical with this book. Vg. No dj as issued. Mitchell Press hardcover
