June lewis harrison (9 risultati)

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Fair +. !st. Canadian Edition. 288pp. inc. bibliography, Acceptable copy.average shelfwear,clean, tight binding, no marks or tears. A history of the pioneers in Canada. Illustrated, paypal welcome. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery. signed and inscribed by author.

paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Pictorial SOFT COVER. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. BOOK IN V.G COND. HAS SMALL BIT OF RUBBING ON FRONT COVER. & GOOD OLD BOOK EXCHANGE STAMP INSIDE FRONT COVER. SIGNED BY AUTHOR ON TITLE PAGE. VERY CLEAN AND SUPER TIGHT. PROFUSELY ILLUS. DEALS WITH NATIVE HISTORY OF THE COWICHAN INDIANS WHO LIVED OFF SHORE B.C. ; ALSO DEALS WITH EARLY WHITE FAMILIES. GREAT FOR GENEOLOGY; HAS MANY EARLY FAMILY HISTORIES AND PHOTOS. SCANS ON REQUEST. THANKS. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good +. First Edition. Peoples of the Cowichan Indian band lived in this region of off-shore British Columbia long before the arrival of the first European settlers in 1854 (approx.). Many of the earliest settlers (families like: Rollo, Silva, Elgie, Gray, Edgar, Degnen, Hoggan, etc.) were of English , Scottish, Irish or Welsh extraction - as miners they came to the coal fields of Nanaimo. On the island they established farms, logging operations, quarries, and shipping industries. Many worked at the Brickyard in Nanaimo. Mutton from the island was MUCH reputed. Community history complemented by b/w photos. One map. Cond: Paper wrapper is golden yellow with a drawing of two men (pioneers) and a horse cart. 288 pages incl. BIBLIO. Minor rubs, spine fine. No tears, folds, stains, nor marks. Tight and, bright. Names of two previous owners on title page. Almost giftable ! ! Quote (p. 79) :" We made the point and were about half way back when we saw a big school of whales coming down on us. Mother and Father saw them and were sure we would be killed, and they were helpless. We had the old-fashioned aprons ._._. always made them strong. I took my sister and tied one-half of the apron around the seat and the other half around her. Then I got her in the bottom of the boat under the seat and pushed ._._._. ." Size: 8vo. B/W Photographs ( Archives) (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: VG+. 1st Edition. Paperback in Very Good+ condition. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 288 pages. Signed by author on bookplate pasted to inside front cover along with inscription by author on title page. . * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided *.

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Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. First Edition. 288 pages. "On Gabriola, we are fortunate to have many of the descendants of these early settlers and it is through their forefathers that this Island has been enriched and coloured so that we, who live here today, can be proud of the sound foundations laid down over a hundred years ago." - from Foreward. Prior owner's small address label inside front cover. Average wear. Binding intact. Unmarked. Slight lean to spine. A sound reference copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The People of Gabriola: A History of Our Pioneers Gulf Islands British Columbia Gabriola Island Nanaimo Degnen Magnus Edgar Gray Silva Rollo Petersen Shaw Law Hoggan Easthom Frisco Jack McConvey Brother XII Twelve Sandstone Quarrying.…