I Was a Step-Child Tapa blanda - 1980

Brandon: Leech Printing [0-920436-14-5] 1979. (4to) 104pp. Very good, no dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt lettering on the front. Photographs, maps, illustrations, tables. The spine is lightly worn at both ends and the gilt lettering is faded. "The information in this book has been compiled from family records, supplied in answer to a questionnaire sent to past and present residents; government land records; minute books of various organizations; C.P.R., church and school records; diaries of old-time residents; and excerpts from early newspapers, researched in libraries; and the Manitoba Archives; plus personal interviews with many old-time citizens". Time Period 1881-1979. Locale: Kirkella--Manitoba; Manitoba--Canada; Prairie Provinces; Western Canada. (Western Canada, Family Histories, Local History).

Kirkella, Manitoba: Kirkella History Committee [0-920436-14-5] [circa 1979]. (hardcover) 104pp. Very good. 4to. Green cloth, title stamped to front. Compiled from family records, government land records, C.P.R., school, church records, diaries, newspapers, the Manitoba Archives, and interviews done with long-time residents, this book is a community effort to portray Kirkella from the days of pioneers to 1979. There are tiny yellow brown spots to the foredge and lower edge, possibly foxing, and mild wear at the head and tail of the spine; else is clean, bright, solid-bound, with black and white historical photos of Kirkella and area, as well as of the families who lived there..

Leech Printing Ltd.. Rather heavy wear to wraps; edge and corner wear; a touch of fraying; colour worn away in places; Creases and small tear at bottom of front wrap - pulled away somewhat from spine. Colour plate illustrations. Pocket-paperback size. (9) . Fair. Soft cover. 1975. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall.