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426 pages. "Explores a variety of perspecties on British Columbian's shared past. Examines everyday life of children and teachers, the evolution of a system of schooling, the special circumstances of rural life, the differing treatment of children not regarded as part of mainstream society, the professionalization of teachers, and the changing relationship between public and private schools." - from back cover. Occasional black and white photographic reproductions. Cover features a lovely painting of Maple Bay, Vancouver Island. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked in sound binding. Quality working copy. Book
Ex-library book with the usual stamps, sticker, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Very nice copy with little wear, interior perfect.
347 pages. Bibliography. Index. Black and white photographic plates. "A definitive history of Chinatowns in Canada - the culmination of 20 years of research." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. A splendid copy of this rare and important work. Book
Ex-library copy with the usual stamps and markings. Slight marking and one instance of hilighting; tight binding. Contents: Part One: Canadian Chinatowns (Entry Without Restriction; Chinatowns in British Columbia; From Restriction to Exclusion; Vicissitudes of Old Chinatowns; Postwar Arrival of New Immigrants; Postwar Chinatowns); Part Two: Victoria's Chinatown (The Budding Period, 1858-1870; The Blooming Period, 1880s-1910s; The Withering Period, 1920s-1970s; The Reviving Period, 1980s); Part Three: Conclusion; Retrospect and Prospect. 347 pages.
244 pages. Conveys the major strengths of the extensive and valuable collections held by the Royal Ontario Museum. Chapters include: Chronology; Oracle Bones; Ceramics; Bronze; Tomb Figurines; Sculptures; Painting; Jade; Laquer; Gold and Silver; Textiles. Profusely illustrated in black and white with some colour illustrations as well. Book in wonderful condition; unmarked with minimal wear. Dust jacket missing 2" x 2" chunk from lower edge of front panel and bears several closed tears. Book
8vo., First Edition, with very numerous photographs throughout and endpaper maps on yellow stock; navy cloth, upper board blocked and lettered in gilt and colours, gilt back, a near fine copy in the printer's original mailing case complete with stamps and frankings. This copy was formerly in the library of 622257 Sgt. P. J. Doswell, Nursing Orderly RAF, and carries on the front free endpaper his service record in MS: India 1943, Ceylon and Burma 1944, Ceylon and Singapore (including relief of Changi) 1945. Arguably the finest of all RCAF squadron histories, considerably detailed and profusely illustrated. Includes ROH, and full personnel listings for BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Maritime Provinces and those from Outside Canada. EXTREMELY SCARCE, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION.
55 pages. Sees the Arctic world as one, united by the extremeties of climate, where people are able to create for themselves the warmest Christmases of all. Usual library markings. Moderate wear. Solid clean copy. Book
398 pages. Author's signature upon page ii. A large collection of stories based upon columns the author wrote for local newspapers. Each story is a fragment of Whitby's history. Taken together, they make truly fascinating reading. Abundant archival black and white illustrations. Examples of the many dozens of stories include: The Day the Railway Came to Whitby; The Day Brooklin was Nearly Washed Away; Gun Fight at Myrtle Station; Tom Thomson Learned his Art From Whitby's Florence McGillivray; Whitby Fared Better Than Most Communities in the 1918 'Flu Epidemic'. Mr. Winter has spent nearly 40 years studying and compiling the history of Whitby, Ontario. Beautiful copy. Gift quality. Book
A clean, unmarked copy with a tight binding. Signed inside front cover: "Towards a better understanding. Patricia Richardson Logie, 15.10.90." 196 pages with portraits (in color prints as well as encapulated bios) of first nations people including James Gosnell, Margo Kane, Dorothy Francis, Len Marchand ,Alfred Scow with many others.
From the estate of Karl Gerhard, NSDAP member and leader of Deutscher Bund Canada. 34 pages. Black and white reproductions of nostalgic photos. Considerable text, all in German. Alberta immigrant statistics. Apparently intended to document and extol the lifestyle of German immigrants in 1934 Alberta. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. Book
Jews--Canada--History--Chronology. Paper wrappers; 8vo. 24 pages. Cover title. Illustrated. OCLC lists fift een copies worldwide. Excellent condition. (W-62)
Volume riguardante l'amianto in Canada edito a cura del "Canada department of mines" "Mnines branch". Brossura ingiallita dal tempo mostrante segni di usura ai margini con abrasioni agli stessi ed al dorso, tracce di usura da sfregamento ai piatti e segno a biro al piatto anteriore. Pagine fruibili anche se ingiallite dal tempo con 34 tavole illustrate in b/n fuori testo su carta patinata. Il volume potrebbe contenere timbri ed etichette dell'Istituto Veneto, regolarmente acquisito dalla nostra libreria. Da segnalare ondulazione delle pagine dovuta ad umidità precedente. Lingua inglese. Numero pagine 146. USATO
(Codice CA/0212) In 4° (cm 30) 248 pp. Storia del famoso derby americano. Testo inglese, molt9ss9me illustrazioni. Tela editoriale, titolo oro, sovraccoperta. Come nuovo. ~~~ SPEDIZIONE IN ITALIA SEMPRE TRACCIATA
253 pages. Biography of the artist of Viennese background. Black and white illustrations. Colour plates. Heavily worn with usual library markings. Worthy reading copy. Book
Indice: "LA POESÍA FRANCOCANADIENSE". "POESÍAS". "CECILE CLOUTIER". "SUZANNE PARADIS-HAMEL". "GATIEN LAPOINTE". "EVA KUSHER". "MARIE-CLAIRE BLAIS". "BIBLIOGRAFÍA PARTICULAR DE LA JOVEN POESÍA FRANCOCANADIENSE".
Sevilla, Escuela de Estudios Hispano-Americanos, 1966 [Colección Mar Adentro]. 4to.; 167 pp. Cubiertas originales.
227 pages. Bibliography. Index. Black and white maps and reproductions of photos. "Carefully researched and written with wit and style. Provides a fascinating look at Atlantic Canada's railways - the roadbeds, the rolling stock and the people who made it all happen. Speaks to why we continue to look on the railway with affection and nostalgia. Usual library markings. Somewhat above-average wear. A sound reference copy. Book
Cartonn?. 159 pages. Rousseurs. D?fra?chi.
367 pages. "As the original book is out of print we have reproduced the sections students are asked to read in Geography 303. As only portions of the text have been copied, you may notice that the page numbers are not always consecutive." - from verso of title page. Minimal markings. Moderate wear. Solid working copy. Date Unknown. 1990? Book
(Toronto), The House of Seagram, (1953), in-4 formato album, cartoncino edit. (con piatto ant. impresso a secco) in astuccio color oro (minimi difetti), pp. (56). Con 22 tavv. a colori.
Signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. ix, [2], 2-253, [1] pages. Index. Footnotes. "Sheds fresh light on this secretive 92-year-old, known simply as K.C., who has emerged victorious over small competitors, faced down multinational oil companies, and battled provincial and federal governments in his drive for weath and power." - dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality copy Book
180 pages. Features: A visit with Ambassador Stephen Lewis at the United Nations in New York; The masterpieces of baroque art on view at the National Gallery of Canada; The foods of France; Lapdog of Luxury - David Scott's collection of inanimate pugs; Cottage country retreat created by Al Wandich and Jim Strasman; Architect Andrew Bruce and interior designer Pam Todd turn an Oakville Cottage into a lakeside showcase; Men's business wear; Phyllis Lambert fulfills a philanthropic dream; Stephen Homer visits le cimetiere Pere-Lachaise in Paris; and much more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding sound. A quality copy of this wonderful issue. Magazine
160 pages. Features: Leo Heaps scores a coup for the Public Archives of Canada; Lorna and Walter McIntyre revive the lost art of overshot weaving; Tony Aspler surveys the nine Canadian member hotels of Relais et Chateaux; A week at Germany's legendary Baden-Baden; Salute to Stratford, Ontario; The heritage farmhouse of Clayton Shields; At home with Douglas Chamberlain, Pat Galloway, berthold Carrier and Iris MacGregor Bannerman; Forty centuries of emeralds; The Kleinburg cottage of Kayo O'Young and Diane Nasr; Kay Kritzwiser's portfolio of paintings of flowers by Canadian artists; and much more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding sound. A quality copy of this wonderful issue. Book
144 pages. Features: June Callwood; George Woodcock; Paul Rush; Peter Kaellgren of the ROM; David Lasker on the pipe organ; David Wilkinson sends postcards from the Alps; Heritage Canada and 26,000 Canadians are bringing new life to small towns; The penthouse of John C. Parkin, Canada's foremost modernist architect; Toller Cranston's home is a flamboyant fantasy; Media mogul David Mintz's private screening room; The Collections of Murray Mackay, Canadian representative for Christies; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding sound. A quality copy of this wonderful issue. Magazine
147 pages. Index of streets and buildings. Numerous black and white illustrations. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Sound copy. Book
