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521 pages. Dozens of wonderful black and white archival photographs. Prior owner's name upon front free endpaper. Average wear. Soiling to back cover. Binding intact. A sound copy of this pleasing local history. Book
vii, [1], 416 pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Attractively illustrated saffron cloth-covered boards. "It has been our desire to preserve our history as accurately as we were able for posterity." - John W. Wade, Chairman of the book committee. Unmarked with average wear. Some soiling to edges. Binding intact. A sound copy of this excellent local history and irreplaecable genealogical reference. Hackett [2e] 422. Book
vi, [2], 183 pp. Printed upon glossy stock with black and white reproductions of archival photos and illustrations. List of source material consulted. Attractive gilt decoration and lettering upon textured blue card covers. An intimate story of the lives of some of the early pioneers of the district of Langley, B.C. Chapters include: Hunting of Furs; Gold on the Fraser (River); Early Settlers; Among the Pioneers; Memories Among the Pioneers; Schools of Langley. Former genealogical library copy with its markings now removed. Binding tight. A worthy vintage copy of this excellent historical and genealogical reference. 23 x 15cm. Hale & Barman 452, Lowther 2022, Strathern 286, Edwards & Lort 1921. Book
viii, [2], 3-325, [2] index. pages. Maps. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Local history of this district occupying the southeast tip of Alberta. Includes much information on local families, thus a marvelous genealogical reference. Clean and unmarked with very light wear to publisher's maroon cloth decorated in silver. A handsome copy. Krotki [2] 597. Book
Signed and inscribed by author atop front free endpaper. 510 pages. Select bibliography. Index. Black and white maps and reproductions of photos. Explains how "the evolution of the Icelandic nation developed certain qualities of mind, and how those qualities have been strengthened through the adversities the Icelandic people have had to endure. It is these qualities which produced the Icelandic Canadian 'harvest' of achievement during the ninety odd years they have been in Canada." - dust jacket. "A careful perusal of this book is a must for those of Icelandic descent who doubt the grandeur of their ancestral heritage." - A. Isfeld. Author was born in Iceland and educated in Canada where he rose to prominence as a County Court Judge in Manitoba. Book clean and unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this important genealogical reference. Thibault 1,030. Book
Three volumes, complete. FIRST EDITION of this extensive, privately-printed genealogical study of the LÈvesque and Picoron families. 6, 284, XVI pp. plus color-printed coat of arms and 29 genealogical tables (almost all folding); 6, 75, XXXII pp. plus color-printed coat of arms and 8 genealogical tables (almost all folding); 8, 111, LV pp. plus 10 genealogical tables (all folding). Large 8vo. Original wraps. UNCUT AND UNOPENED. Some wear and tear to wraps, internally clean. EXTREMELY RARE, EVEN MORE SO AS A COMPLETE SET.
A compilation of stories and histories of the early families of the district of Waterhole, Alberta, located north of Grande Prairie. Printed upon glossy stock with many wonderful black and white reproductions of archival photos. Extensive index of family names. 304 pages. 9.3" x 6.5". No dust jacket, presumably as issued. Unmarked with moderate wear to publisher's blue cloth. Binding tight. A quality copy of this wonderful genealogical reference. Strathern 3135, Krotki [2e] 656, Wetherell 6-34. Book
vi, 410 pages. Photographic endpapers. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. The history of family and community life during the early settlement years of Marquis, Saskatchewan and district. Includes over 250 pages of family histories. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Slight lean to spine. A quality copy of this wonderful local history and genealogical reference. Book
223 pages. Index. Black and white illustrations. Fold-out archival photo of the early town. Bright gilt lettering and grain elevator decoration upon front board. Light wear. Tight and square. Quality copy. Book
"Approximately nine miles south of Assiniboia, the C.P.R. set up a camp during the construction of its railway to the 'south country', in 1926. Later, a general store was erected near the area, and the local post office of Maxstone was transferred to the rear of the building. Thus began a progressive and thriving community, which a few years later became a storage and distribution center for the C.P.R., during the construction of its railway from Ogle, a scant mile south of Maxstone, to Stonehenge and points west. You are about to read the history of that center, and the history of the surrounding school districts, which at one time were partially or totally served by the center." - Foreword. Includes almost two-hundred pages of information on local families. pp. vi, 298. Profusely illustrated with maps and black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Slight lean to spine. A quality copy of this precious genealogical reference. Book
131 pages. Reproductions of black and white photos in text. Intended to "enable those who read these pages to obtain a clearer conception of the aims and objects of that band of noble men and women who left their homes in eastern Canada to build an empire on the western prairies, for the benefit of posterity." - from Introduction. Above-average but not excessive wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound first edition copy. Peel (2) 3732, Hackett (2) 552. Book
881 pages. This historical record of this prairied community. Records the many interesting and meaningful events that comprise the fabric of the people. Selected chapters include: History of Agriculture; Businesses; Churches; Culture; Education; Industries; Transportation; Medical; Military; Municipal; Political; Recreation; Social Organizations; Family Histories (extensive); and more. Prior owner's name and rubber stamp across from title page. One inch pen stroke upon title page else unmarked. Binding has loosened through use but remains intact. Moderate wear to decorated red boards. Very good copy of this massive compilation. Book
357 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with wonderful archival black and white photos. "The district covered by this book is from the Smoky River to Sturgeon Lake, comprising those areas served by the post offices of Goodwin, DeBolt, Crooked Creek, Clarkson Valley, and Sturgeon Heights." - from Foreword. Prior owner's name written and stamped atop front free endpaper, otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A solid copy of this informative work. WETHERELL 6-38, KROTKI [2e] 744, STRATHERN 3165. Book
Presents the local history of the Myrtle - Roland area of Manitoba, southwest of Winnipeg. vi, 551 pages. Index. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Map back endpaper. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper. A quality copy of this informative history and valuable genealogical reference. Hackett [2e] 605. Book
494 pages. Profusely illustrated in color and black and white. Documents the genealogy and illustrious business history of Mr. Shaw's family since 1819. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Facsimile signature and inscription of Mr. Shaw upon second leaf. Includes slipcase. A superb copy of this important and substantive work. Book
Approximately 174 unnumbered pages. 11" x 8.5". Black and white reproductions of family photos. A compilation of family histories submitted by folks with roots in the vicinity of Holmfield, Manitoba. A vital genealogical reference for the area. Please note: This is a companion volume to the Holmfield, Manitoba local history "By The Old Mill Stream", published in 1982, which is not part of our offering. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy. Book
415 pages. Index. "Every community has something rare and distinctive. Every Community has its own personality, to a substantial degree the personality of the people who found it. Nobleford Monarch can offer one of the best examples. More than in most areas, Nobleford and Monarch carried the imprint of its great pioneer personalities... It would be a tragedy if the accounts or hopes and struggles and triumphs and disappointments of such people and their times were lost; or if the determination and imagination and moral fibre of trailblazers like Charles S. Noble were forgotten." - from Foreward by Dr. Grant MacEwan. Contents include: Physical Geography; Early History; Agriculture; Local Groups and Organizations; Local Businesses; Oil and Gas Exploration; Honor Roll; Family Biographies; Old Timers not Traced. Orange decorated cloth-covered boards. Pages lightly yellowed at edges. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Krotki [2e] 779, Strathern 3177. Book
x, 207 p. Name index and list of present residents. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Provides a record of the history of North Enderby for the five decades from 1900-1950. 28 Pages of local history are followed by five chapters, one for each decade, which provide histories of individuals and families from those decades. Undated but appears to be circa 1976. Unmarked with moderate wear to original beige illustrated cloth. Binding sound. A quality copy of this interesting local history and precious genealogical reference. Hale & Barman 671. Book
544 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival photos. Gift greetings upon half-title page, otherwise unmarked. Moderate wear. Binding intact. A quality copy of this wonderful reference. Book
Signed and dated by author upon title page. 278 pages. Index. Maps. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. "The story of growth and development of a small town in central British Columbia. Traces its history from its earliest days as a native Indian settlement, through its nineteenth century involvement with the Hudson's Bay Company, to the steady growth of more modern times." - dust jacket. Book clean and unmarked with light wear. Average wear to colour photo illustrated dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this excellent local history and genealogical reference. Book
vi, 578 pages. Index. Hundreds of black and white reproductions of archival photos. Illustrated endpapers. "This book is a chronicle, a tribute to the pioneers who settled on the land from the Smoky River to Grande Prairie, Alberta. It was, at the turn of the century, the last available virgin farmland in North America. The cost in dollars, a pittance was ten dollars for a 160 acre homestead; the cost in endurance, hardships, labor, privations, isolation and loneliness was immense; beyond the grasp of our modern affluent society." - Foreword. Includes chapters on: Crystal Creek, East Kleskun, Fitzsimmons, Five Mile, Kleskun Hill, Kleskun Lake, Lindsay, Somme, Tranquility, and Twilight. Small incidental ink mark to fore-edge, otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. WETHERELL 6-44, STRATHERN 3190, KROTKI [2e] 811. Book
VANNES, Imp. & Lib. Galles - 1888 - Grand & fort In-4 - Reliure pleine toile (dos cassé)- Texte sur 2 colonnes - (2)-637 pages + (2) de Table des Matières &VANNES, Imp. & Lib. Galles -1945, 246 pages. - Réf. 23021 VANNES, Imp. & Lib. Galles - 1901 - Grand & fort In-4 - Reliure pleine toile - Texte sur 2 colonnes - 527 pages + (2) d'index - VANNES, Imp. & Lib. Galles, 1959 - 252 pages - Très propre - Réf. 23021 Ces ouvrages sont une mine de renseignements sur la la Bretagne, son histoire, la généalogie et en particulier sur le Morbihan.
vi, 784 pages. Index of family names. Generously illustrated with reproductions of wonderful archival black and white photos. Map endpapers indicate local landowners circa 1922. Covers the history of the following Saskatchewan districts: Piapot, Beaver Dam, Black Hills and Kealey Springs, Cambrai, Cardell, Carnagh, Caswell, Crane Lake, Edgell, Last Chance, Lynn Grove, Manville, Mitchener, Moorhead, North Ridge, Petain, Prairie Star, Sidewood, Skibbereen, Skull Creek, Star Butte, Stillwater, Stony Knoll, and Wapashoe. Blank bookplate upon verso of front free endpaper otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear to publisher's illustrated saffron cloth. Binding tight. A quality copy of this excellent local history and genealogical reference. Arora 3812. Book
529 pages. Index. Abundantly illustrated throughout in black and white. Map endpapers. "Light wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A quality copy of this excellent Alberta local history. Book
777 pages. Index of family names. Profusely illustrated in black and white. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound copy of this excellent local history. Heidebrecht & Leutenegger p.113 Book
