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1980182 pages. Includes the histories of those people who homesteaded or resided within the Favorite and Lyndhurst areas of Morris Municipality No. 312, those within or outside the municipality who had children attending these schools, and also those who were members of Bethel Church and did not reside within the municipality. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Chapters include: A History of Bethel Scandinavian Lutheran Church/List of those buried in the Cemetery/Bethel Sunday School/Bethel Ladies Aid; History of Bethel Historical Society; Fifty Years of Favorite History 1913-1963; Lyndhurst S.D. #2583; Social Events of S.W. Curling Club; General Interest Stories; Homestead Information and Maps; Family Histories. Many black and white photographs. Bright gilt lettering and illustration upon maroon front board. Excellent copy. Book
1982807 pages. "Written to preserve as much of the history of the Rural Municipality of Oakdale as possible." - from Foreword. Contents laid out in the following order: The first inhabitants; Land Surveys (1883-1904); Homesteading Period (1906-1911); Post Offices Established (Ermine, Ednaburg and Coleville); R.M. of Oakdale established (1908); School districts established and schools built (1910-1920); Railroads built through area; Hamlets established; WWI; The 1920s;The 1930s; The 1940s; The 1950s; The 1960s and 1970s. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Appears unread. Superb copy. Book
1967xiv + 257 pages. Black and white illustrations. Intended to present "An incredible picture of fortitude and perseverance. This is their story, the story of those brave men and their courageous women, who endured the almost unendurable to prove their claim to a share of these broad acres; and of those valiant hearts whose life's blood was shed to keep them free." - from Preface. Some warping to boards. Contents clean and unmarked. Binding intact. Moderate wear. Sound copy. Hackett (2) 124. Book
1977280 pages. Index. Many archival black and white illustrations. Binding fragile. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Worthy reading copy. Book
1977355 pages. Circa 1977. Map endpapers. Abundant black and white archival illustrations. Topics include: Rural Municipality of Hazel Dell No. 335; Family histories; Western Construction; Town stories; Churches; Schools; Reminiscences; Interesting Documents; Dominion Telegraph. Light wear. Nice copy. Book
1981450 pages. Index. Many dozens of black and white illustrations. "Our aim is to recall names and incidents of the past and by relating individual experiences to help you see the real history of our community." - from Preface. Topics include: Some well-known people; Our roll of honour; Moose Range; Addington; Jordan River; Vercheres; Connell Creek; Megan; Pembina; Arborfield; Hillworth; Moosedale; Berkley; Ravenhurst; Family histories; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding sound. Quality copy. Book
1985324 pages. Index. Bibliography. Black and white illustrations. Author's signature upon front free endpaper. "Traces the development of the town of Pointe Claire from its beginnings as a stretch of lonely farms to its present as a major municipality. Covers three hundred years of Canadian history as it affected the people of the West Island community. Old maps, photos and the words of contemporary observers take the reader into a past where the pioneer farmers struggled to defeat Indians, the land, the climate and foreign invaders... This is the only complete history of the town." - from dust jacket. Gift greetings atop title page else book clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Very light wear to dust jacket which has touches of yellowing to flaps, and is now preserved in a glossy new Brodart cover. A premium copy. Book
1982218 pages. Illustrated endpapers. Black and white illustrations throughout. A wonderful history of this area, located southeast of Saskatoon between Clavet and Elstow. Describes businesses, churches, roll of honour, schools, clubs, sports, special events, family histories, and more. Former school library copy with usual markings but surprisingly modest wear. Binding sound. A quality reference copy. Book
197536" x 25.5". Indicates 25 foot contours, water bodies, roads, rail lines, structures, etc. Light wear. Unmarked. Book
197536" x 25.5". Indicates 25 foot contours, water bodies, roads, rail lines, structures, etc. Light wear. Unmarked. Book
197536" x 25.5". Indicates 25 foot contours, water bodies, roads, rail lines, structures, etc. Light wear. Book
197536" x 25.5". Indicates 25 foot contours, water bodies, roads, rail lines, structures, etc. Light wear. Book
1874Contains Acts relating to: Articles 2 and 12 of the Terms of Union; Crown Lands; Gold Mining; Coroner's Jury Act; Road Tax Extension; Oaths of Office; Public Boarding Schools; Administration of Justice; Agricultural Societies; Courts Merger Ordinance; Qualification and Registration of Voters; Breeding Stock; Ferries; Municipality Act; Victoria Water Works Debentures; Legal Professions; Vancouver Island Real Estate Taxes; Licences Ordinance; Fireworks - careless use of; Remedies of creditors against the Lands of their debtors; Real Estate Conveyance; Granting of Leases. Front hinge going. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Ex-Library
1979159 pages. Undated. "Presented in the hope that it will stimulate an interest in and an appreciation of the particular brand of human nature which is found generally on the prairies, and particularly in the Municipality of Louise." - from Preface. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding tight. A quality copy. Hackett (2) 752. Book
1982415 pages. Index. A wonderful history of this area with sections devoted to: Municipal Reeves and Secretaries; Roll of Honour; Municipal History; Town History - church, school, sports, organizations; Manson; McAuley; Willen; Beaver Rapids District; Family Histories. Gift greetings atop front free endpaper otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. A quality copy. Book
1981573 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos. Light wear. Binding intact. A quality copy of this wonderful local history. Book
196296 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Generously illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos. An informative local history with content on the local hamlets of Brooksby, Fairy Glen, Gronlid, Lenvale and Thaxted Siding. The area was initially settled by a mix of British, Slavic, Hebrew and Scandinavian immigrants. Name corrected on page 83, otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this wonderful local memento. Book
1979181 pages. Index. Maps. Reproductions of archival black and white photos. "Firsthand accounts of pioneering in the area which, in 1879, became the Municipality of Delta, British Columbia." - subtitle. Unmarked. Above-average wear. Binding intact. A worthy reference copy. Book
1982606 pages. General Index. Family Index. Profusely illustrated with wonderful archival black and white photos. Printed upon glossy stock. Illustrated endpapers. Gilt-decorated forest green front board. "This, your history book of our first century, has been largely written by you, to tell your family story so that your friends and descendants may know how our community began and grew, how we lived, worked, played and worshipped." - Preface. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A quality copy of this wonderful local history and genealogical reference. Hackett (2) 377. Book
1986viii, 872 pages. Photo endpapers. Maps. Hundreds of black and white reproductions of archival photos. "Compiled to preserve the historical account of the families, institutions, businesses, churches, schools and organizations of the R.M. of Invermay #305, Village of Invermay and Village of Rama. Early ranchers were attracted to the area in 1895 with the first homesteaders coming from Manitoba, the U.S., Eastern Canada, and Europe." - Preface. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A quality copy of this magnificent local history and genealogical reference. Book
1979295 pages. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of glorious archival photos. "It is about 75 years since the first settlers arrived in the area north of the Saskatchewan River. We have concentrated on the Victory Municipality. Our purpose was to pay tribute to the early pioneers and to provide the younger generation with a lasting record of the early development of this area." - Foreword. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy of this wonderful local history and genealogical reference. Book
1973549 pages. 8vo. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Contents include churches, schools, villages, organizations, sports, land ownership records and past council members, but focus primarily on the histories of local families with over 300 pages devoted to them. Former library copy with average wear and usual markings. A sound reference copy of this wonderful genealogical reference. Hackett [2] 218. Book
1980Presents the history of Emerald Municipality #277, Saskatchewan. 800 pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of wonderful archival photos and landowner maps. Forest green boards adorned with attractive gilt decoration and lettering. Illustrated endpapers. Unmarked with average wear. 1.5" opening between bottom of back board and spine. A worthy copy of this marvelous local history and indispensable genealogical reference. Book
1969Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. 258 pages. 8vo. Index. Footnotes. Maps and lists of historic landowners and their holdings. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Illustrated endpapers. "A readable account of the early history of the Rural Municipality of Oakland, Manitoba, one of the most British municipalities in Manitoba. Focuses on the years 1879 to 1889 and contains pioneering anecdotes, literary selections, factual information on the problems of homesteading, threats of secession from Canada and local glimpses of such issues as the Riel Rebellion and the Manitoba School Question." - dust jacket. Above-average external wear and soiling to book. Binding intact. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. HACKETT (2e) 863, ARTIBISE 1202. Book
1987192 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Photo-illustrated endpapers. "Relive the glory days of Muskoka's grand hotels. Over one hundred and fifty resorts are mentioned in detail, many more in passing. Two hundred vintage photographs paint a nostalgic picture of Muskoka's heyday. Deals mainly with the resorts on Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau and Lake Joseph, with chapters on northern Muskoka (Huntsville, Lake of Bays), Algonquin Park and Georgian Bay. From chandeliers to chamberpots, this book has it all." - dust jacket. Book clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy of this wonderful Muskoka memento Book
