Resultados de búsqueda: Maritime Provinces from Gilt Edge Books

Halifax, N.S.: Petheric Press, 1976. Illustrated card covers. This is a true story about Angus Hector MacLean's early boyhood in Cape Breton near the turn of the nineteenth century. He tells the story to show how life there really was. In 1928 Angus MacLean became Professor of Religious Education at the Theological School of St. Lawrence University where he remained until his retirement thirty-two years later. From 1951 to 1960 he served as Dean of the Theological School. It's a story of a man's youth in Nova Scotia and how its influence reflected on his later life. Some orange dye from card covers has transfered to a small part of the front and rear endpapers. It does not affect text in any way. This book remains bright, sound and most respectable.. ISBN: 0-919380-21-2. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Religious Education + Little Harbour N S + Theological School of St Lawrence University + Seal Cove + Cape Breton + Nova Scotia. Catalogs: Maritime Provinces.

Halifax, N.S: Nimbus Publishing and The Herald, Publisher of The Chronicle-Herald, The Mail-Star and The Sunday Herald, 2003. Oblong paper format. Photo illustrated card covers. At 12.10 A.M. on Monday, Sept 29, 2003 the worst storm to hit Nova Scotia in more than a century made landfall near Shad Bay. It took only a few hours for Hurricane Juan to tear across the province, but it left a trail of devastation in its wake. Two people were killed, Juan levelled homes, ripped apart the province's electricity grid and turned forests into splinters with winds gusting up to 175 kilometers per hour. The Chronicle-Herald documented the storm, the damage, the tragedies, the struggle to cope and the recovery. This book is built around the best of that coverage. Many photographs in full-page color. Book clean, bright and glossy.. ISBN: 1-55109-477-0. Soft Cover. Near Fine. Hurricane Juan + Hurricanes + Nova Scotia + Stephen Mahar Editor + Natural Disasters + Shad Bay N S + The Chronicle Herald + Halifax.… Leer más

CAnada: Valhalla Press, 1969. This young Newfoundland-born, Canadian poet writing fervently out of an honest love for his country, his province, and his people speaks with an acceptance of the poet's solitude and concern for enduring values that makes this book an interesting addition to the poetic heritage of our time. Erratum tipped in. A wonderful collection of poems of varied subject matter. A few examples: An Outport Life.... A Flag For Newfoundland.... Waterfront Strike.... Newfoundland.... Fisherman's Wives.... The War Cry.... Canada One Hundred.... Ballad For A Hanging.... On Leaving My Own Land.... The Cliff's of Bay de Verde.... The Outport Funeral.... The Dead of War.... Old Soldiers.... Song of Labrabor.... Homage To Christopher Pratt.... The Military Graveyard.... The Drowned Fisherman.... The Little Schooner Josie F.... My Village - Bay de Verde.... Iceland Poppies.... Churchill's Funeral and many more. Sketchbook artist Rae Perlin's work adds much to the… Leer más

Porter's Lake, Nova Scotia: Pottersfield Press, 1992. Illustrated card covers. A collection of non-fiction essays which range in subject matter...The Seasons.... Youth.... Art and Attitudes.... The Turning of Leaves.... The Mother Tongue. Also present here is the good natured zest and droll humour, and.... accomplished prose. Some of these short essays stray with a hint of nostalgia into the past, while others look a little apprehensively at the foibles and follies of society and the velocity and direction of human "progress". H.R. Percy's novel Painted Ladies was nominated for the 1983 Governor Genera'ls Award. Cover art work by George Butler. A glossy bright book.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine.

Queensland, Nova Scotia: George Young, 1972. Cartoon illustrated dust jacket by Don Pentz. Signature of George Young written on inside endpaper. Twenty humourous stories provided, several of them are based upon events that actually took place, others fictional. A well-illustrated book (by Don Pentz). Full- page cartoon illustrations accompany most of the author's stories. The illustrated dust jacket has kept this stapled card-covered book clean and bright. A Very Nice Copy!. Third Printing. Soft Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart Limited, 1974. Poems that ring with the distinctive myth, imagery and perspective of a people rooted in the land, bound to the sea: "Ninety Seasons' is an anthology of twenty-one comtemporary poets of the Maritimes. Presenting a diversity of styles, unified by a continuity of tradition, a common sense of time and history and locale, this collection spans the range of modern poetry. Introduction by Robert Cockburn and Robert Gibbs. Poems by Milton Acorn, Alfred G. Bailey, Brian Bartlett, William A. Bauer, Elizabeth Brewster, Charles Bruce, Eddie Clinton, Robert Cockburn, Fred Cogswell, Terry Crawford, Alden Nowlan, Kay Smith, etc, etc. The book closes with 'Notes on Contributors'. Full wrap-around pictorial price-intact dust jacket. Jacket shows wear to extremities. A bright , clean book.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

Toronto: MacMillan of Canada, 1969. 244 pp. 'The Traveller's Canada Series'. Mr. Horwood knows Newfoundland intimately and shares with the reader his enthusiasm and delight in its people and places. He writes with a sure sense of the past, whether speaking of the Norse voyages, Peter Easton the pirate king, the tragic annihilation of the Beothuk Indians, or the struggle against desperate odds that is the core of Newfoundland's history. Harold Horwood was born and educated in Newfoundland, where his ancestors have lived for 300 years. The contents offer twenty-seven chapters, three appendices and index. A very generous list of illustrations provided. The illustrations include a two-page map spread of Newfoundland in color and photographs... many of them by John de Visser. Some in b/w others in color. The Appendix.... (1) Canoeing in Newfoundland.... (2) Trout, Tuna and Other Fish.... (3) Big Game Hunting. Name to ffep. Wrap-around photo dust jacket by John de Visser. Price intact. Wear to dust… Leer más

Toronto: Key Porter Books, 1988. In 'Down Home' Harry Bruce describes the land, sea, and the people with humour, insight, and provocative candour. His portraits of the principal cities of the region - Halifax, Saint John and Fredericton - reveal a vibrant and sophisticated urban way of life. His lyrical account of his unrequited love affair with a Drascombe lugger will strike a responsive chord in anyone who has found joy in small boats. Other chapters give new and surprising insight into the lives of Maritime people, from the very rich ( the Irvings, Jodreys and Sobeys among them) to plain folks in this old civilized corner of Canada. This book is full of insight and witty observation. Chapter head illustrations by Renee Mansfield. Neat gift sticker to ffep. A clean, bright copy in a photo illustrated price-intact dust jacket.. ISBN: 1-55013-098-6. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Description and Travel + Maritime Provinces Social Life + Maritime Provinces… Leer más

St John's, Newfoundland: Harry Cuff Publications Limited, 1983. Newfoundland prose and verse selected from books by Harry Cuff Publications Limited. A few samples of the work found within these pages...... Newfoundland Short Stories by Percy Janes.... Tales of The Labrador Indians by Harold Horwood..... The Black Heart and Other Poems by Tom Moore.... In Search of The Newfoundland Soul by Cyril F. Poole.... The Irish in Newfoundland 1623-1800 by Michael J. McCarthy. There is also, amongst others, a chapter on The Traditional Furniture of Outport Newfoundland with plates. An interesting collection of varied Newfoundland subject matter and authors. The condition of this copy remains most respectable.. ISBN: 0-919095-46-1. Soft Cover. Very Good. Newfoundland + Newfoundland Prose + Newfoundland Verse + Georgina Cooper + Tom Dawe + Albert N Holmes + Tom Moore + Percy Jones + Ray Guy + Wallace Bursey + Richard Augustus Parsons + Paul O'Neil + Cyril Poole + Harold Horwood + Alastair Macdonald.… Leer más

Lawrencetown Beach N.S.: Pottersfield Press, 2005. The world knew him as the Hermit of Gully Lake, a lean and bearded elderly man who lived on his own for more than half a century in the deep woods of northern Nova Scotia. By the time he disappeared in December 2003, his legend had spread across Canada and beyond. In this colourful, intimate and respecrful book about Willard Kitchener MacDonald, readers are offered a glimpse at the man behind the legend. Fifteen interesting chapters, epilogue, maps and bibliography provided. Photographs accompany text. Photo card covers. The condition of this book promises to please.. ISBN: 1-895900-70-0. First Edition, First Printing. Soft Cover. Fine. Nova Scotia + Biography + Recluses Nova Scotia + Gully Lake Nova Scotia + Hermits. Catalogs: Maritime Provinces.

Halifax, N.S.: Nimbus Publishing, 1998. Unusual Stories from Mr. Nova Scotia Know-It-All, Bruce Nunn. Bruce Nunn (a native Nova Scotian, writer, and broadcaster with a passion for provincial history) tells true stories from the heart of the Nova Scotia experience; fascinating tales from the past, spiced with his slanted wit and laced with surprising historical connections. It's history with a twist! Thirty-five stories in this book includes the exclusive story of the real Peggy of the famous Peggy's Cove. You'll come face to face with the murderous ghost of Prince's Lodge, shiver with shipwrecked sailors clinging to life, and snort your tea over the comical Celtic nicknames of the northeast. You'll meet the man who lived inside Halifax's Old Town Clock, the men who started the Klondike gold rush, courageous sea captains, makers of illegal tartan, the Savior of Seal Island, the ghost of the first Christmas tree and many more. This varied collection is interesting for grown… Leer más

Annapolis Royal, N.S. Canada: Historical Association of Annapolis Royal, 1952. Illustrated textured card covers. Revised by the writer and republished by the Historical; Association of Annapolis Royal, N.S. Canada. One hundred twenty-one printed pages. This interesting and brief history of Annapolis Royal begins in the spring of 1604. The condition of this book promises to please.. Revised Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. Canadiana + Canadian History + Annapolis Royal History + Nova Scotia History + Charlotte E. Perkins + Port Royal + Dr. H W Eaton + History + NO ISBN. Catalogs: Maritime Provinces.

Halifax, N.S.: Nimbus Publishing Limited No Date. Copyright 1981. Reprinting of the original Lancelot publication. Photo illustrated card covers. This true story, based on written reports of the day, traces the lives of several prominent passengers on the doomed ship, its Captain, and the heroic Minister of Prospect who organized the rescue. The contents of the book is followed by a postscript and Appendices. The appendices cover : The Tribunal Report....Listing of PAssengers and Crew..... The Inventory.... and bibliography. An immaculate book as would be expected.. Soft Cover. NEW.

Hantsport, Nova Scotia: Lancelot Press, 1996. Illustrated card covers. This book offers wonderful work by poets such as Maxine Tynes, Elizabeth Bishop, Lesley Choyce, Milton Acorn, Richard Lemh, Alden Nowlan, etc. Twenty-two poets are represented in the volume. A biography accompanies their poems. Endnotes follow the body of work. A bright book which promises to please.. ISBN: 0-88999-624-5. First Edition, First Printing. Soft Cover. Near Fine. Canadiana + Contemporary Poetry + Maritime Poets + Poetry + Maxine Tynes + Elizabeth Bishop + Lesley Choyce + Alden Nowlan + Milton Acorn + Canadian Poetry +. Catalogs: Maritime Provinces.

Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia, 1980. Prepared for the use of Nova Scotia's thousands of woodlot owners and operators, foresters, technicians and other members of the forest industry, the manual is considered essential to carrying out the intent of the Forest Improvement Act, and is expected to be of substantial assistance to those concerned with forest practices, particularly on private lands. Ten very informative chapters, seven appendicies, glossary of terms and index. Nova Scotian artist Paul Clarke was commissioned to illustrate and design the book. It is very well illustrated...much in colour. The endpapers show two different two-page pictorial spreads. Glossy boards depict a full wrap-around forest scene. A bright desireable copy.. Hard Cover. Very Good.

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1973. Illustrated card covers. In this lively, entertaining account of the curiosities and off-beat wonders of Stuart Trueman's fabulous province of New Brunswick you will discover or re-discover Magnetic Hill, St. Andrews -by-the-Sea, Campobello, Ghosts, The Hub of the Maritimes, The World's Happiest Man, The Fundy Tides, The Madawaska Weavers, The Miramichi Folk Festival, The Longest Covered Bridge in The world, etc. Very well illustrated full-page illustrations by the talented illustrator Tom Athes. Stuart Trueman is New Brunswick's most vocal native son and a winner of the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour.. ISBN: 0-7710-8611-3. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Canadiana + New Brunswick History + Humour + Madawaska Weavers + Fundy Tides + Miramichi Folk Festival + Magnetic Hill + Ghosts + Kings Landing + Tom Athes Illustrator. Catalogs: Maritime Provinces.

Toronto: Macmillan Canada, 1993. Silver Donald Cameron and his wife Lulu left Cape Breton in July (1992) bound for ports of call in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and the Magdalen Islands. They found the Acadian heritage alive and well.... The reader is invited to read of this voyage with the crew of "Silversark". Map of the voyage of the "Silversark" provided as well as the accomodations plan for Silversark (which was prepared by David Montle). Illustrated with chapter head drawings and b/w photos. Dust jacket photos by Silver Donald Cameron. . ISBN: 0-7715-9014-8. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Saint Lawrence Gulf of - Description and Travel + Sailing-Saint Lawrence, Gulf of + Canadiana + Nautica + Acadian Heritage. Catalogs: Maritime Provinces.

London: Marshall Brothers. No date. Ven. W.J. Armitage , M.A. , PH.D.... Rector of St. Paul's Church and Archdeacon of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Introductory note by the Rev. W. H. Griffith Thomas, D.D... Principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. The contents of the book carries its message of holiness to every reader. The nine chapters offered cover: Love... Joy.... Peace.... Long Suffering.... Genteleness.... Goodness.... Faith.... Meekness.... and Temperance. Name to fep. This book remains age-toned, complete and most serviceable.. Hard Cover. Good. Canadiana + Religion + St Pauls's Church HAlifax + Rev W. H. Griffith Thomas + Temperance + Christian Life + NOISBN + Nova Scotia +.

New Brunswick: Department of Natural Resources, 1966. Stapled card covers. Honourable William R. Duffie, Minister of Natural Resources. 34 printed pages. Illustrated with maps and tables. Contents include stats on: angling licenses, fish management, game harvest, fish restocking, Provincial Wildlife Parks, etc. An immaculate copy.. Soft Cover. Fine. Natural Resources New Brunswick + Fishing + Hunting + Provincial Wildlife Parks New Brunswick + NOISBN. Catalogs: Maritime Provinces.

Wolfville ,Nova Scotia: Nova Scarcity Enterprises, 1982. Illustrated card covers. A novel in handwritten diary form. The diary of Catherine Thallman whose family moved from Connecticut to Nova Scotia in 1759. A sequel to "Hot Tongue, Cold Shoulder". Illustrated throughout by Jean Hancock. Cover design and calligraphy by Debora Young, Handwritten by Neva R. Schofield. An immaculate copy.. ISBN: 0-9690973-1-X. First Printing. Soft Cover. Fine. Jean Hancock Illustrator + Nova Scotia Fiction + Nova Scotia Author + Canadiana.