Softcover book of 86 pp. explains the purpose of Endeavour's original task as well as the construction of her replica. Laid in are two postcards of the ship and two brochures showing stops on her North American voyage. No writing or damage. View More...
Brown cloth on boards. Unclipped DJ. Superb photographs. The second edition of a book first published in Centennial Year. Historical, philosophical text by author Hugh MacLennan. 126 pp. plus bio and photo credits. DJ worn head and foot. View More...
Blue cloth on boards. DJ has edge wear. Previous owners' names. The author was born in Fredericton and left New Brunswick only when necessary to accompany her husband, a professional engineer. Text is organized into Southwest, Northeast, and Southeast New Brunswick, followed by Inland and the River St. John. View More...
Light blue card covers with sketch of birds and trees. Small stain on back cover. A critique and comparison of several islands of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. 225 pp. View More...
Original maroon cloth on boards. Title obscured by staining. Travel with a well-educated guide. With Dante in Exile, Brittany and Its People, The Birth and Evolution of the Gothic Cathedral, In the Land of the Troubadour, In the Footsteps of Wordsworth, and In Chivalrous Spain. Thomas O'Hagan (1855-1939) was a widely-known scholar, poet, essayist, and lecturer. St. John Free Public Library stamps and card pocket. Previous owner's stamp. Front hinge cracked, but solidly bound. 156 pp. View More...
Original dark blue cloth on boards. Price-clipped DJ has small edge tear at foot. An anthology of the author's favourite songs, grouped under various headings. An accomplished performer from the age of 8, Mary spent 12 years as a Benedictine nun following the death of her first husband before returning to the stage and remarrying. Several Gaelic songs are included. ISBN 0-7181-2161-9. 208 pp. View More...
Original dark blue cloth on boards. Striking contrasts between sublime sunsets and shrieking blizzards, yet a typical resident will say, "I just loves (sic) it here !" Map and numerous colour photos with text. Approx. 90 pp. View More...
Brown cloth on boards. Previous owner's name in pencil. Hinges cracked. A native of Scotland, Mungo Parks was employed by Sir Joseph Banks to explore the Niger River. After two years in preparation, during which he learned the Mandingo language, he set out in 1795. During a second trip in 1805 he was killed by natives. 392 pp. Note: Cover shows name as Parks, while title page omits the "s". View More...
Original tweedy grey cloth on boards. Faultless condition. A remarkable book which joins the beauty of colour photography with the thrill of motorcycling as parts of the biography of New Brunswick's own Freeman Patterson. You have to see it. 176 pp. Heavy book will need extra postage. View More...
White 1/4 paper over red paper boards with gilt angel decoration on cover and gilt lettering on spine. Hand-soiling and spots to covers and spine. Significant edgewear to paper. Large gouge in center of bottom edge of front cover. This is an interesting travelogue of a trip taken by rail in Russian Central Asia over a two-month period in late 1897. Lots of black and white photos, and a fold-out map in the back. This copy was presented by the author to Canadian Captain (E.F.) Mackie in 1901 who was an important commanding officer travelling home from the Boer War at the time. 198 pp. View More...
Original plasticized photo cover on boards. Matching DJ. Translated into French by Cecile Breffort. Espaces de Reve Series. 136 pp. with index. View More...
Original black cloth on boards. DJ has small chips and tears head and foot. Colour photos were made available by the New Brunswick Department of Tourism. Paula J.O. Read translated all text, which is in both English and French. ISBN 0-88790-094-1. 78 pp. including list of photos/credits. View More...
Original grey tweedy cloth on boards. DJ price-clipped, bottom edge tear, and wear to spine head. A typical travel story, with interesting photos, dangerous episodes, and successful conclusion. 232 pp. View More...
Original green cloth on boards. A celebration of New Zealand's entrance into the British Commonwealth 100 years earlier. Emphasis on South Taranaki. Two presentation notes. A glossary would have been helpful. 395 pp. Heavy book will need extra postage. View More...
Original white soft cover with line drawing in red. Photos and drawings of nine covered bridges, with maps, signs, and provenance make them easy to locate and appreciate. In addition, there are some replicas modelled after originals. 88 pp. View More...
