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Canada. Very Good. 1989. Softcover. 0660129396 . Earlier Edition, National Historic Parks & Sites 1989. ISBN: 0660129396. Very nice, clean, tight condition. Library type sticker on spine but no other indication of this being a libary book. Pages are unmarked. Light edge/corner wear to cover. B/w photos. ; Studies in archaeology, architecture, and history; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 259 pages; "Between 1882 & 1920, settlers from Ontario established social and economic structures at Abernathy, SK, reflecting their ethnic dominance in prairie society. With hard work & perseverance, they transformed Pheasant Plains into a prosperous farming community..." [416-osl] .

Dundurn Press. Very Good. 1992. First Edition. Softcover. 1550021575 . Ex-library, with sturdy laminated cover & usual stamps & stickers. Light soiling outer edge of pages, light wear to edges. French flaps. Interior clean & unmarked other than a couple earmarks. b/w illus.Book Description: In 1759, Voltaire in Candide referred to Canada as "quelques arpents de neige". The image prevailed and for centuries Canada was perceived and portrayed as a cold, hard, and unforgiving land - a land not for the faint hearted.....This book is a collection of twenty-two essays that explore, from the geographer's perspective, how poets, artists, and writers have addressed the physical essence of Canada, both landscape and cityscape. Included in the subjects are: Hugh MacLennan, Gabrielle Roy, Lucius O'Brien, the art of the Inuit, Lawren Harris, Malcolm Lowry, etc.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Hill and Wang. Very Good+. 1998. Second Edition. Softcover. 080901601X . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual type of markings. Interior clean, light soiling to outer edge of pages. Very light edgewear to cover. "This portrait of women in the Western migration covers life on the Overland Trail and their roles in bringing civilization to new settlements and reestablishing traditional mores. This edition has been updated and revised to include new information and now offers the perspectives of African and Native American women. A "well-written" volume, it remains a worthy purchase. " [386-notosl]; 8vo .

Edmonton, AB: Newest Publishers. Very Good+. 2007. First Edition. Softcover. 1897126166 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition. Sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages clean and intact - overall wear is light. ; Landmark Editions; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 174 pages; Fallen Empires—part of NeWest Press’s Landmark Edition Series—traces the development of Edmonton’ s theatre scene from its humble beginnings in meeting halls in 1881 to the flourishing theatre scene of 1914, where live drama and vaudeville acts were in high demand. Author John Orrell describes in exquisite detail the construction and appearance of these early theatres, as well as the performances which took place there, and the reaction of theatre reviewers. Fallen Empires charts the rise and fall of great theatres such as the Pantages and the second Empire Theatre, as well as lesser known ones, like Robertson Hall and Thistle Arena, which were no less key to the… Leer más

Edmonton: J & S Philatelic Publishers. Very Good. 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. 0920902006 . Hardcover edition - J & S Philatelic 1979. ISBN: 0920902006E. Ex-library book, but still in quite good condition - laminated cover with paper liner and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are intact and clean other than the occasional light spotting. Cover has light scuffing, small tears at some corners and a small tear to paper liner on front. Book was published on the occasion of Edmonton 's 75th anniversary as a city and this history is recorded and preserved through the medium of historical post cards, providing a pictorial record of a fondly remembered past. (485,0811) ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Madeira Park & Vancouver: Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. 1550170899 . HC/DJ - near fine/VG. 1993 first edition. Hardcover is clean and unmarked, slight tilt to spine and slight corner bumping. Jacket has no tears, upper edge has some creasing/crinkling, crease across front flap. Some scuffing to jacket. Not clipped. B/w illustrations. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; " The extraordinary life story of Clayton Mack (1910-1993) , a legendary hunting guide from the Nuxalk Nation (Bella Coola) , is told in his own words. To Clayton Mack, who loved the wilderness and whose most precious memories were of the days when people got around without roads, told time without watches, and took planks from giant cedars without axes, the two most mysterious creatures on earth were grizzly bears and Q'umsciwas (white men) - from Crooked Jaw the Indian Agent to the rich and famous men who hired him to guide them on their trophy… Leer más

Ragweed Press / Gynergy Books. Very Good. 1998. Second Printing. Softcover. 0921556721 . Ex-library book, but still in great condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Overall wear is light, pages clean and intact. B/w illus. 190 pages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 192 pages; Canada's smallest province has a rich and fascinating history. Its first inhabitants, the Mi'kmaq, named this crescent-shaped island "Abegweit" (cradled in the waves) ; and the Acadian settlers, who were deported in 1758 by the British, called it Ile St. Jean". It wasn't until 1799 that is became known as Prince Edward Island. (295-osl) .

Western Producer Prairie Books. Very Good. 1984. First Edition. Softcover. 0888333455 . Nice, tight copy. Ex-library book with sturdy laminated cover & usual type markings. Light edgewear, light soiling. Internal pages clean other than inscription on first page. "At once it is harsh and wild, beautiful & calm. Its immensity is overpowering if not humbling. The prairie, where land and sky meet in endless horizon, is nothing less than magnificent. " 80 full color & 25 b/w illustrations of outstanding art, complemented by Rees informative and lively text. [676]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

University of Toronto Press. Good+ in Good+ dust jacket. 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. 0802057748 . Ex-library with usual library markings - light edgewear, a little moreso to corners which are partially bare on bottom, light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior - several pages were seen with some pencil underlining and occasional creasing. Pages are otherwise clean. There is a paper split at spine inside back cover but nothing is loose. 281 pages. B/w illus. Drawing on Canadian archival material, and what remains in Japanese archives, this volume chronicles the parallels between Canadian soldiers who became prisoners of war in Japan during the Second World War, and the internment of Japanese Canadians in Canada's west, who were deemed a intelligence threat to the homefront. Contents: 1. The Imin and Canadians, 2. The Approach of War in the Pacific, 3. Beyond the Help of Their Government: Canadians in Hong Kong, Japan, and Japanese-Occupied Territories, 4. The Decision to Evacuate,… Leer más

Timmins, Ont.: Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre. Very Good+. 2003. First Edition. Spiral-bound. 0919523536 . Spiralbound soft cover, laminated covers. Some ex-library stickers - could be removed if desired. Book is in excellent condition, clean and unmarked. Laminate on cover has some small corner creases and light scuffing. B/w illustrations. 86 pages. Contents: Chapleau first Nation; Missanabie First Nation, Taykwa Tagmou (New Post) First Nation. The purpose of this book is to highlight the past and present life experiences of elders and youth in the southern most Mushkegowuk communities. (305os,0514); 4to 11" - 13" tall; 86 pages .

Vancouver, B. C.: Greystone Press. New. 2003. First Edition. Softcover. 1553650158 . New book with no markings, light shelfwear to corners. "The Naked Truth is an insightful, informative, and irreverent look at sex in the Great White North. Both inspired and baffled by a recent poll that ranked Canadians the seventh sexiest people on Earth, author Chris Gudgeon covers everything from homosexuality to scandals, censorship, and the country's unique version of the sexual revolution of the 1960s (in which men in Toronto freely had intercourse with their spouses). He visits nude beaches, a strip club, and a porno theater, among other destinations, and talks to leather fetishists, she-males, futurists, and more. "(300) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Mcclelland & Stewart. Good+. 1995. Second Edition. Softcover. 0771065116 . Large softcover, 639 pages. Ex-library book with laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Cover has moderate edge and corner wear to laminate, light soiling outer edge of pages, small tears spine ends. Pages are all intact and clean other than light soiling on a couple of pages. B/w photos/illus. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 639 pages; The history and culture of the Canadian Aboriginal peoples, from the Tsimshian and Kwakiutl of British Columbia, to the Micmac of the Atlantic provinces, the Dene of the Northwest Territories and the Iroquois of southern Ontario. Includes 26 chapters by anthropologists and ethnohistorians and defines seven culture areas. (*due to heavy weight, extra postage may be required). .

Alfred A. Knopf (Canada). Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0676974635 . HC/DJ - fine. Excellent condition, clean and unmarked, only very light wear overall. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; From Inside Flap: In Navigating a New World Lloyd Axworthy charts how we can become active citizens in the demanding world of the twenty-first century, to make it safer, more sustainable and more humane. Throughout he emphasizes the human story. As we meet refugees from civil war and drought, child soldiers and landmine victims, the moral imperative is clear: this is a deeply compassionate appeal to confront poverty, war and environmental disaster.... Arresting and provocative.... (750) .

Stoddart Publishing. Very Good+. 1993. Third Printing. Softcover. 0773755799 . Very light edge/corner wear to cover, light stain inside front cover. Pages clean - minor wrinkling to first few pages. 91 pages. The National Party of Canada. "A New and Better Canada spells out the policies and principles of a very different Canadian political party committed to: injecting integrity, honesty, and openness into government; ending patronage and the way money dominate politics; a much fairer tax system, etc...." [os]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Environment Canada. Very Good. 1989. First Edition. Softcover. 0660129388 . Ex-library with sturdy laminated cover, usual stamps & stickers, light wear overall, light soiling/scuffing to laminate and outer edge of pages.. Interior pages clean & tight. B/w photos & illus. 239 pages. Description: Sealing has been part of Newfoundland since the arrival of the first native peoples. It was a major contributor to the island's economy in the 19th century and continued to have regional impact in the 20th century. Attacked by environmentalists and animal-welfare groups, today's hunt bears few traces of its former importance. Its fate tells us much about modern society's ambivalent attitude to the natural world..... (*shipping will be reduced to most locations) ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

University of Alberta Press. Very Good. 1980. First Edition. Softcover. 0888640692 . Ex-library book, but still in quite good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual type ex-lib markings. Light edgewear and scuffing to cover, a little soiling outer edge of pages. Interior clean. ; 8vo; "The journal of Marcel Durieux records the joys of harvesting vegetables after a winter of rice and beans, of spiritual awareness and of strong ties among the people, as well as the suffering that came from hardship, pain, loss and loneliness in pioneering the West. " [227-osl] .

Ottawa: Department of Indian Affairs & Northern Development. Very Good. 1971. Softcover. Foreword by His Royal Highness Prince Philip. Heavy stock cover, light wear to edges/corners, a little splitting on bottom edge, light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior pages clean & tight. Numerous b/w photos/illustrations. "The following essays, originally written as radio talks, were broadcast over the Northern Service of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation under the title "The Changing North" . . . "This is the second book in a series compiled from studies and experiences of people who are fascinated by the north as a land with its own unique history, its particular problems and the challenge it represents to people of courage and adventure. (Dawson City, Whitehorse, Coppermine, Yellowknife, Churchill, Goose Bay, Arctic, Eskimo, Inuit, ). This book is the story and tribute to the people of the north. " 155pp. (*shipping will be reduced to most locations) ; 8vo .

Historical Book Society of Fort Mcmurray. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 0968933904 . Signed/inscribed by author on half title page "To __, All Good Things, Sept. 1, 2001 I Huberman". Book also has a gift inscription on endpage made out to the same person. Could be easily covered with bookplate. Internal pages otherwise clean and tight, slight wear to spine ends & a tiny rubbed area on top edge. Jacket has very light edgewear, light scuffing and a little rubbing to spine area, not clipped. "...Captures the spirit of this community and represents two centuries of growth and development; and two centuries of people's recollections through diaries and interviews..." Includes promotional bookmark. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author .

Calgary Power. Very Good+. 1972. Softcover. Clean, tight condition. Light edge/corner wear. Internal pages unmarked. B/w illus. Alberta history. Contents: The Legend, Trading Posts, Pioneer hardships, Living conditions, Range riders, Sod-busting, Early settlement, On my back porch. [osl-167] ; 8vo .

Penguin/Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. 067088975X . HC/DJ - fine. Excellent condition - clean and unmarked other than slight soiling upper edge of pages. B/w photos/illus. Power built Canada's first century, but will it undo the next? With a flair for dramatic storytelling, awarding winning journalist Gordon Laird recounts the little known story of Canada's other national dream: cheap power to fuel industrial growth. Canada's abundant sources of power - huge reserves of oil, gas and water - place us at the center of such controversial issues as energy exports, climate change and environmental degradation. As he explores the human side of economic forces, Laird argues persuasively that energy will become a critical issue in Canada's domestic and international relations.... ; 8vo; 346 pages .