Original grey cloth on boards, green spine lettering. DJ has several minor closed tears, with half-inch length missing from top of spine. A novel of the Acadians. This writer greatly praised by his peers. 252 pp. View More...
Brown cloth on boards. No writing or damage. Nicholas Pocock was an experienced sailor who could paint. He was commander of at least three different ships; Betsey, Minerva, and Lloyd. A section of eight colour plates highlights the gathering of Pocock's fastidious drawings in black and white. 120 pp. with index. View More...
Red cloth on boards. Previous owner's name. Volume I only. As of the time of his retirement in 1948 King had served as Prime Minister longer than any other. Heavy book might need extra postage. 521 pp. View More...
Green cloth on boards. The only fault is missing first free endpaper. Clean and sound. No reviews found. The Red House is a seaside hotel with four permanent residents. Mr. Haxton seems to be curiously inquisitive about Eileen, the deaf daughter of the owner, Mrs. Hughes. It's no great surprise when Mrs. Hughes turns up dead, for she was mean. Descriptions of the characters and their lives together are humorously real. I don't read fiction, but I think I would enjoy reading this book. 208 pp. View More...
Red cloth on boards. Unmarked and undamaged book and DJ. Thomas Paine, recently arrived in America from England, took a strong stand in support of the Revolution, notably promoted by his pamphlets. Living in France in the 1790's he was imprisoned for his views on revolution there, but was freed by James Monroe. 213 pp. View More...
Grey cloth on boards. Beginning with Quebec's October Crisis of 1970, the author mounts a vital attack against the diplomatic profession. Sobering. 198 pp. View More...
Blue cloth on boards lettered in gilt. Bookplate of Kingston Deanery, Diocese of Fredericton. Dean Farrar must have been one of the most talented and beloved members of the Anglican clergy. His son is the author. Gutter p. 40-41 glued to prevent separation. 361 pp. View More...
Red and tan cloth on boards. Uncle Harry babysits his two young nephews for two weeks. It is such a memorable experience that he writes a book about it ! Previous owner's name in pencil. Illustration at p. 98 missing. 192 pp. View More...
Here are 528 pp. of good, clean fun ! Literary Lapses, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town, and Winnowed Wisdom under one cover ! No writing or damage. Excellent gift ! View More...
The genuine article, inscribed on first free endpaper, "For Lena Peck, this book is inscribed by the author, with every good wish, at the request of her two sons." Signed on title, "Nellie L. McClung." The story of the author's first 23 years of life, homesteading first in Ontario and later in Manitoba. Her endearing descriptions of her family members give evidence of loving parenting. This tone continues to the end of the book. The cover of the book is lightly soiled, and the back wrinkled. Be prepared to enjoy all 378 pages. View More...
Another diary-like account by the young Haligonian who later becomes Ambassador to West Germany, Representative to the U.N., Ambassador to the U.S., Ambassador to the North Atlantic Council, and Canadian High Commissioner to London. 173 pp. View More...
Fourth, and last, of a series by this low-keyed occupant of surprisingly high places (Ambassador to the U.S. and High Commissioner to London). Gift note. 175 pp. View More...
Blue cloth on boards. Book is clean and sound. DJ has small tears head and foot of spine. Another of the popular collection, Wisdom of the Wilderness. A more recent reprint. 184 pp. View More...
