Crean, Patrick: EditorMareMagnum
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219 pages. "Lucy Maud Montgomery, Stephen Leacock, Grey Owl, Mazo do la Roche, Hugh MacLennan, and Robertson Davies - these and many other Canadian writers are featured in this distinguished anthology of stories, poems, recollections, recipes and games: a truly warmhearted collection of the finest of Canadian Christmas from the 17th century to the present day. - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Excellent copy. Book
285 pages. Fascinating and hilarious. Illustrated. Above average wear. Price sticker remnant inside front cover. Unmarked. Binding intact. Book
410 pages. "This collection of readings brings together a series of articles designed to facilitate the teaching of issues important to introductory courses in Indian/Native studies." - from back cover. lean, tight and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. Book
Ex-library book with the usual stamps and markings. Interior pages clean and unmarked; tight binding. 281 pages. Many photos.
292 pages. Reference notes. Index. Author's signature upon title page. "Examines the early invasions of Canada, the U.S. annexation movements, and the various trade proposals, including the 1911 free trade election that prompted Rudyard Kipling to write, 'It is her own soul Canada risks today'". Ink stamp upon title page else unmarked. Light wear. Bit of soiling to bottom edge. A quality copy. Book
Book shows minor edge wear to covers, text/interior is clean and neat, with no marking of any kind. straight spine, solid binding. Page edges age toned.
Catalogue of an exhibition of Inuit art from at the Winnipeg Art Gallery 2004-2005 Curated by Darlene Coward Wight. Inclueds an interview by Robert Enright and an essay by Jean Bloggett. 160p, Illus [some col.] map. Neat bookplate of a previous owner on ffep, else as new. Book
16 pages. Features: A German Friend of America to the Americans, by Ludwig Fulda; Sohmer Piano ad inside front cover; The German Sailor has "Arrived"; English Barbarism, by Hans F. Kammeyer - an account of how Germans living in England have been degraded and how terribly they are still being persecuted (2-page article); The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Army has declared that Emperor Francis Joseph has ceased to be the ruler of Austria-Hungary and is now the King of the Jews; Alsace-Lorraine and Ireland, by James K. McGuire; Help the Germans in Canada - Aliens in their own land - Arthur v. Briesen Shows How; The Iron Cross - a poem by Frederick H. Martens; Belgium's Breach of Neutrality - article with reproductions of maps offering proof of the Anglo-Belgian military convention; "The Leopard's Spots" - a chapter of facts about England's Method of Making War, by Frederick F. Schrader; and more. Unmarked. Average wear. Two-inch opening to top of cover fold. Binding intact. A sound copy. Magazine
515p., illus. Hardcover Good condition, bookplate
141 pages. Biography of the hero of the 1972 hockey summit series between Canada and the Soviet Union. "Tells Henderson's story from his childhood in southern Ontario when his father, Garnet, had trained him and encouraged him to make the NHL. On his way up, Paul Henderson suffered from the inequities of the feudal farm-team system, and saw his best friend in junior hockey black-balled because he wanted an education. He was one of the first to fight the system and improve players' conditions. Few players in the game have given as much as Paul Henderson. This book tells how and why he did it." - from dust jacket. Black and white photographic plates. Book clean and unmarked with light to moderate wear. Above-average wear to dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart cover. Nice solid copy overall. (Hopefully Henderson will one day be named to the Hockey Hall of Fame for his exploits on behalf of Canada.) Book
Ex-library copy with the usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean and unmarked in any way. Red cloth boards with sharp corners, appears to be reference copy with very little use. 245 pages.
Features: The Mummified Bulls of Saqqara; Exploratory Mountaineering - the Arctic Islands of Canada; Alexander Selkirk - The Real Robinson Crusoe; Fifty Feet of Rain (Island of Borneo); Young Explorers - Nicholas Moore Wiedmann, SM '92; Geographers as Literary Explorers; Dreadnoughts of the Mara; Rio Revisited - Exploring the '92 Global Forum; Zhoukoudian International Paleoanthropological Research Center Established in Beijing. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
609 pages. Index. References. "Primarily told through first hand reports written by men to 'The New Canadian', a Japanese-Canadian newspaper, letters which the censors reported to the authorities, and other correspondence of the government authorities who were responsible for them." - from back cover. Extensively documents this most painful of times for Canadians of Japanese ancestry. Clean, tight and unmarked. An important and uncommon reference. Book
1st edition. VG in pictorial boards. 11337. eng
A clean, unmarked copy with a tight binding. 137 pages. Previous owner's name inside. Tears on dust jacket. Sky blue cloth boards.
163 pages. References. "An attempt to describe and analyze the social and economic factors relating to development in the Mackenzie Delta. Particular emphasis is being directed toward the participation of the native people of the area, and the extent to which they are making effective adjustments to changes brought about by government and commercial expansion in the north." - from Foreword. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound copy. Book
CANADIAN EDITION. Weaves the everyday texts and textures of Canada into every page, speaking with the voices of Canadian author's and students of issues that concern Canadians. Book
96 pages. Presentation copy hand-numbered #181 to prior owner upon Preface page. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival Canadian automotive photos and illustrations. "Produced as a special tribute to Canada as she enters her second century. Dedicated to the automotive pioneers who were in the vanguard during the formative years of this nation's history." - Preface. Reviews twenty-four historic automobiles beginning with the 1867 Henry Seth Taylor Steam Buggy through to the 1938 Lagonda Drop Head Coupe, and including such marques as Le Roy, Russell, Ford, McLaughlin Buick, Tudhope, Atlas, Reo, Gray Dort, Overland, Hispano-Suiza, Durant, Packard, and more. Clean, bright, tight and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. Book
Lakeside Classics Series. A reissue in a slightly abridged version [Edited and annotated by Thomas Philbrick] of the journeys in 1854 of this intrepid Victorian traveller who "traveled for five months, much of the time alone, by every imaginable method of conveyance through Upper and Lower Canada and from New England to the Mississippi." Includes her observation of people and places from her arrival in Halifax, through Prince Edward Island,Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Chicago, Detroit, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Montreal , Quebec and New York. Illustrated in colour by a selection of contemporary prints. 372 p. map index. The Lakeside Press Classics series was started in 1903 by Thomas E. Donnelley, [who] believed that a simple book, dignified and well designed, would be an appropriate holiday gift. Beautifully printed on fine paper in a handsome green cloth covered boards, with gilt title and decorations. Small format nice gift volume. Book
136 pages. Index. Bibliography. "Based on memoirs, interviews and archival records, this is the first full account of the glorious, occasionally scandalous, life and times of one of the world's legendary hotels... Lavishly illustrated with over 100 black and white and 30 colour photographs, as well as some drawings, gathered from both public and private collections." - from dust jacket. Book clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Light wear to dust jacket. A high quality copy of this engaging and handsomely presented work. Book
151 pages. Footnotes, bibliography and index. Topics include: The Roots of Union; Lord Durham's Mission; In the Wake of the Durham Report; Prelude to Union; Final Preparation; A Thin Veil of Success; Transformation. Front hinge starting. Binding opening inside back free endpaper. Usual library markings. A worthy reading copy. Book
An excellent copy with uncreased covers and spine, sharp corners, straight spine and clean text with no marking of any kind. 236 pages, charts, graphs.
44 pages. Contents include: Economy in Nutrition; The Ideal Teacher; The Hoar Frost on the Wood; The Central School Fair at Chatham; English Schools as Seen by a Canadian Teacher; Opportunity; Latin Composition in Secondary Schools; Lady Icicle; Teachers' Pensions; Nature Study in Schools; Good Speech; Current Educational Topics; Book Reviews. Front cover nearly detached, otherwise above-average but not excessive wear. Couple of ticks to table of contents else unmarked. A worthy copy of this interesting vintage periodical. Book
12 pages. Features: Ewart Miller celebrates 25 years with Eaton's; Ronald Gilmour marks his 40th anniversary with the company; Lila Brigham reaches 30 year milestone with Eaton's; Wedding news; Bert Cossey - 30th milestone in Eaton career; 30 year milestone for Mr. C. Ross Dargavel; Miss Tillie McVeigh is promoted; Miss Ruth Holden honoured by associates; Miss Canada visits Eaton's - Miss Danica d'Hondt - story and photos. Additional employee news. Moderate wear. A sound copy. Book
Signed and inscribed by Editor and all authors upon front free endpaper to Dr. R.E. Balch, of whom Wikipedia states "His five radio lectures for the CBC in the spring of 1965 were essential in introducing the word 'ecology' to the public." 332 pages. References, tables, graphs and black and white photos. Printed upon glossy stock. Contents include: The Analysis of Survival and Reproduction in the Unsprayed Area; The Analysis of Survival and Reproduction in the Sprayed Area; A Discussion of the Major Factors and Processes Affecting the Spruce Budworm. Bit of writing atop title page. Light wear to forest green boards adorned with brilliant gilt lettering. Binding tight. A quality copy. Book
