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62 pages. Features: B.C.'s Natural History; Waterfowl Sanctuary on the Fraser Delta - The George C. Reifal Waterfowl Refuge; Outdoorsman's Observations; Around B.C.-Yukon with Rod and Gun; Pollution in Canada Conference; Naturalist's Notebook - Steve Cannings; B.C.'s Log Fences; Coastal Crusing - Will Dawson; Adventure in Rocks - Ron Purvis; Pioneers of British Columbia - Sir Matthew Baillie Begbie; Canadian Forestry Association News; Upper Fraser Sternwheel Days - Part 4; and more. Advertisements: B.C. Tel; Nice full-page photo ad for CJOR 600 featuring Phil Gaglardi; Bowell McLean Motor Ltd.; Lucky Lager Beer (on back cover; and many more. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy. Book
90 pages. Glossary. List of sources. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of dozens of outstanding archival black and white photos which present the development of log trucking technology over the years, and some of the personalities who used and developed it, including Glenn Putnam, T.A. "Truie" Schneider, Bert Pickens, Crabtree Lumber Company, Norm Williams, Leonard Lively, Lloyd Christensen, J.T. McDonald; Howard Brown, H. Clay Myers II, Howard Jenkins, White Trucks, Allan Hedin, Lee Woods, Bob Rush, Bob Slagle, and Carson Strong. Documents some very obscure contraptions used in the early days. Reprint of the 1983 first edition. Usual library markings. Original paperback book, complete with covers, now sturdily bound in generic brown hardcover library binding. A sound copy of this wonderfully informative and entertaining reference. Book
51 pages. References. "A comprehensive overview of the commercial harvest of more than 200 botanical forest products in British Columbia." - from Executive Summary. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. Book
VG/VG (bright dj is a little worn at edges and has one small hole which doesn't detract from the overall presentation, book unmarked) Substantial octavo. 384pp Profusely illustrated. The national forests and the United States Forest Service in consumate detail.
8vo., First Edition, with title-vignette, photographs and tables in the text; green cloth, gilt back, green endpapers, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. With personal bookplate on front free endpaper. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.
pp. 417-438, 31 photos on 4 pls., 1 fig., refs. Plain wrs.
159 pages. Index. Glossary. Bibliography. Many black and white archival illustrations. Chapters include: Migration West; The West Coast; Skid Road; Axe and Haywire; Deep Timber Camp; Man Bites Bear; The Spar; Million Dollar Trestle; Log Rustlers; Booze, Brawls, Bawds; Shanghia; The I.W.W.; The Aberdeen Wobblies; The Everett Massacre; Criminal Syndicalism; Centralia Incident; Seattle General Strike; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Pages have yellowed with age. A quality copy. Book
Institut coopératif de l'école moderne pédagogie freinée. 1960. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Intérieur frais. 24 pages richement illustrées de photos et dessins en noir et blanc
viii, 296 pages. Index. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Combines the hitherto scattered story of a colorful, ancient community in one volume. Emphasizes the local native people's and the early history of the area. Book clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Hairline crack along front hinge. Front endpaper neatly removed. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A worthy copy of this informative local history. Edwards & Lort 2024, Hale & Barman 503, Cuddy & Scott p.51. Book
250 pages. Alan Fry's signature upon title page. In this irreverent look at backwoods life and politics Wilf Taylor recounts his dealings with zesty bears, inept supervisors, and overzealous hunters. Reveals the human side of a rugged and unforgiving land. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket protected by clear glossy protective cover. Excellent copy. Book
250 pages. Author recounts his dealings with testy bears, inept supervisors, and overzealous hunters. Reveals the spirit of the true backwoods survivors, those who make do with very little and, when necessary, bend the rules to make things work. Told with humour and compassion. Clean and unmarked. Negligible wear. Excellent copy. Book
51 pages. "Examines important physical and mechanical wood properties of rapidly grown second-growth western hemlock from selected locations in British Columbia." - from page 1. Clean, bright and unmarked. Book
112 pages. Bibliography, index, references and footnotes, appendices. Signed by author upon title page. "A unique contribution to the industrial history of Canada and the United States... Gives an account of the major manufacturers and presents material to assist the historian and collector in the identification of artifacts... An informative record and above all, a pleasant reading experience." - from page 3. Moderate wear. Binding sound. A quality copy. Book
Num?ro complet. 46 pages.
110 pages. "Brings together information about issues that foresters involved with aspen management in British Columbia are likely to face." - from Introduction. Average wear. Prior owner's name whited out atop front cover. Some high-lighting to contents. Book
Cartonnage de l'?diteur. 64 pages. 11x15 cm.
Broché. 224 pages. Cachets.
J.-B. Baillière et Fils. 1952. In-8 Carré. Broché. Etat d'usage. Couv. légèrement passée. Dos abîmé. Intérieur bon état. 372 pages. Illustré de nombreuses gravures et photos en noir et blanc dans et hors texte. Dos très abîmé, avec petits manques. Plats se détachant. 'Biblithèque d'horticulture pratique', sous la dir. d'André Leroy.
A guide to the lumber industry with from the trees to the sawmill to the treatment of wood, seasoning, grading, shipping amd marketing. A. Beaulieu was the Chief Inspector of the Briitish Columbia Lumber & Shingle Manufacturers Association. 219p. illus charts diagrams statistics tables. Nice decorative coth cover. Book
71 pages. 1964 Edition of the Forestry Department Yearbook at Oregon State University. Illustrated in black and white. Average wear and soiling. Binding intact. Unmarked. Solid copy. Book
Fine English Original bdg. In red hardcover. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In Turkish. 158 p., 14 plates. Dandroclimatological researches on age rings of Anatolian pine trees. Anadolu çamlarinda yil halkalari gelismesi üzerinde dendroklimatolojik arastirmalar. Translator: Kerim Ömer Çaglar.
206 pages. "Documents the strategic importance of the hardwood resource in British Columbia, within a framework that will be useful for management, research, and development plans." - from Introduction. Clean, bright and unmarked. Excellent copy. Book
"In 1980, 1,220 permanent sample plots on all ownerships in New Brunswick were assessed to determine the damage caused by the spruce budworm to spruce and balsam fir" - from Abstract. Bilingual English/French. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. A quality copy. Book
4to [28 x 20 cm]; xxii, 202 pp, frontis, plus 24 plates from photos on heavier paper, hundreds of other illustrations from photos and drwgs, plans, index. original green cloth with gilt title lettering on front cover and spine, edges a bit rubbed, small repair on spine, very good copy, pencil signature on endpaper but quite clean. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The author describes the trees of northeastern United States and Canada with excellent illustrations and suggestions for their use.
