Search Results: Natives / Aboriginals from Granny Goose Books

Winnipeg, MN: Peguis Publishers, 1972. Second Printing, 1976 . Soft cover. Very Good +. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, showing no marks or signs of wear. The paper covers are also in excellent condition, showing little wear at all. A lovely copy. Synopsis: This is a picture book using simple vocabulary, intended for students in small northern communities. "Its purpose is to encorage active oral English expression and participation, as well as enjoyment". The two other titles in the series (Jack and Jet, and A Little Mouse) are also available.

New York: AMS Press, 1973. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Pilling originally published his bibliographies one-by-one in the 1890s. In the early 1970s, the AMS Press published a 3 volume compendium, This is volume 2 of that set. It is an ex-library copy, with the usual stamps and additons, but a clean and decent copy. The brown hardcover binding is clean and intact and the interior is fresh, with no marks or underlining. Synopsis: The Algonquian languages covered are: Acadian, Algonquin, Arapaho, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Chippewa, Cree, Mohegan, Narragansett, Shawnee, etc.

Edmonton, AB: Tree Frog Press, 1984. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. The interior of the book is clean and tight, showing very light use only. The laminated pictorial covers are in excellent condition, showing little or no wear. A lovely copy. Synopsis: "It began as a Grade One project ... Lynn Atkins told her class of Chipewyan children to paint pictures from their day, using the numbers one to ten. Come float with Byron as he visits his friends, the children of La Loche in this, their very own counting book".

Vancouver: UBC Press, 2007. Soft cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. This book looks new, with a crisp, clean interior and unmarked paper covers. A very nice copy. Synopsis: An historical biography of three generations of a prominent Canadian Metis family. In about 1800, Charles Oakes Ermatinger married Charlotte (Mananowe) Katawabidai, the daughter of an Ojibwa chief. Their three sons grew up with both their mother's hunter/warrior culture and their father's European roots. After early years spent primarily in the 'wild man's land' of Sault Ste Marie, close to Ojibwa relatives and metis neighbours, the family moved to the commercial society of Montreal. There, and later in other urban communities across Canada, the Ermatingers lived as successful citizens while publicly retaining their Ojibwa heritage. The sons variously risked life at war in Spain and in the Upper and Lower Canadian rebellions, policed Montreal streets in an era of riots, spied on the Fenians along the US border,… Read More

Calgary: Red Deer Press, 2004. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. This is a first printing of the first edition, with a complete number line, and looks new. The interior is crisp and clean. The author has signed his name and date (2004) on the title page, but there are no other marks or wear. The illustrated covers are fresh, again with no wear. The dust jacket is not clipped, and looks new. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover. This is a magnificent picture book re-telling of an old Cree story, with full colour illustrations on each page. Synopsis:: "As the Cree people watch summer drift into autumn, they hunt all over the prairie for the great buffalo herds that will provide food for the coming winter. But they can find none, and the people are growing desperate with hunger, Sky Running is a boy who wants to help his people, but he cannot see or hear the buffalo ... One night, he has a vision that reveals to him where the great herds are -- in the badlands to the… Read More

New York: Scholastic, 1990. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good +/Very Good +. This is a stated first printing, with a complete number line. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, showing no marks or wear. The blue and cream covers are fresh, with light bumps to the top and bottom of the spine, but no other wear. The gilt lettering is still bright. The dust jacket is not price-clipped, and again shows only a touch of edge wear -- but no tears, chips or other damage. The dust jacket is now in a protective plastic cover. Synopsis: "While spending a summer vacation on an Indian reservation, twelve-year-old Joni has a difficult time getting along with Sarah Birdsong and her friends, who seem to hold her responsible for the prejudice they experience outside the reservation" -- a story about two teenage girls -- one Iroquois, one white -- learning to be friends despite their differences.

Winnipeg, MN: Peguis Publishers, 1972. Second Printing, 1972 . Soft cover. Very Good +. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, showing no marks or signs of wear. The paper covers are also fresh and unmarked, showing next to no wear. A lovely copy. Synopsis: Jack and his dog Jet go out to ice fish, but run into all kinds of problems. This is a picture book using simple vocabulary, intended for Aboriginal students in small northern communities. The Notes at the back of the book explains: "For young boys in small communities, one of the real thrills of growing up is learning to drive dogs. Young pups or an older family dog are usually given to a boy to practice with. There are certain to be difficulties with harnessing and control, but parents let children learn for themselves with a minimum of advice". The two other titles in the series (The Bang Book and A Little Mouse) are also available.

Ottawa: Borealis Press, 1973. Soft cover. Very Good. This book is in excellent condition. The interior is crisp and clean, with no marks or wear. The white paper covers are fresh, with next to no wear. A very nice little copy of this Canadian Children's story.

New York: Bonomo Culture Institute, 1977. Soft cover. Very Good. This is a small format (5 x 3.5 inches) paperback. The interior is clean and fresh, with slightly tanned paper, but no marks or wear. The illustrated paper covers are fresh, showing minimal wear. Synopsis: Tells the story of Rainbird, a Mohawk (Iroquois) princess, and how she brokered peace for her people.

Winnipeg, MN: Peguis Publishers, 1972. Second Printing, 1976 . Soft cover. Very Good +. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, showing no marks or signs of wear. The paper covers are also fresh and unmarked, showing next to no wear. A lovely copy. Synopsis: This is an early reader in the form of a picture book using simple vocabulary, intended for Native students in small northern communities. The notes at the back explain: "This is a simple reader to be used as part of the step in removing the "he -- she, girl -- boy" confusion. The limited vocabulary is suitable fo a Year 1 student". The two other titles in the series (Jack and Jet, and A Band Book) are also available.

London: Hutchinson of London, 1962. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good +/Very Good. The interior of the book is crisp and clean. There is a gift inscription to the first owner on the front free end paper signed by the author, "Ailsa Wills d'Hondt". The orange covers are fresh, with just a touch of wear at tips and corners. The dust jacket is price-clipped, and is in very good condition, with light edgewear and handling. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover. Synopsis: This is the story of Little Warrior. He longs to be a great brave, like his father, the chieftain, White Cloud, but there are many things for a small Cheyenne Indian boy to learn before he can join in the buffalo hunts and war-parties of the men of his tribe.

Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 1996. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good -. 322 pages. The interior of the book is crisp and clean. There is a gift inscription to a former owner on the front free end paper, but no other marks or wear. The cream cloth covers are fresh, with minor wear at tips and corners. The dust jacket is not price-clipped, and is in slightly less than very good condition, with light wear at the top and bottom of the spine. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover. Synopsis: This is a collection of 37 articles on various aspects of Native American involvement in the criminal justice system. The articles are arranged in the following sections: --Context; -- Law; -- Crime (Juvenile delinquency); -- Police; --- Courts/Sentencing; -- Corrections; -- Justice Initiatives.

London: Chatto & Windus, 1981. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good +/Very Good +. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, showing no marks or signs of previous wear or use. The blue cloth covers are fresh, with light bumps to the top and bottom of the spine, but no wear else. The gilt lettering is still bright. The dust jacket is not price-clipped and shows a very light crease to the back panel, but no wear else. A lovely copy.

Akwasasne: N.A.I.T.C,, 1978. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 11 ½ x 9 ½. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, with no signatures, damage, and just a few indications of previous use. The orange cloth covers are fresh, with just a touch of wear at tips and corners. The dust jacket is in Very Good condition, with light wear overall, and some fraying to the top and bottom of the spine. A very nice copy. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover. Synopsis: This is a detailed (235 page) history of lacrosse, particularly as it has been played by the Mohawks of Akwesasne, heavily illustrated with vintage photos and black-and-white drawings. A folder ourlining the history of the N.A.I.T.C., is laid in. Please note that this is a large, heavy book which may require additional shipping charge if sent outside of North America. Please feel free to request a firm shipping quote before ordering.

Willowdale, ON: Firefly Books, 1999. First Edition, First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good +/Very Good +. This is a stated first printing. The book looks new, with a crisp clean interior and fresh covers. There is an inscription and author's signature on the title page, but no other marks. The dust jacket is not clipped, and is also in excellent condition -- no wear or marks. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover. Syopsis: "Tex is a lovable little English Foxhound puppy. He is the runt of the litter, and has an overbite that means that he will never grow up to win prizes and ribbons as a champion show dog. But Tex didn't care about being a show dog -- he just wanted a home and someone to love him. When Tex's owner sent him to the dog pound, things looked bad, but then he won the heart of Ikwe, an Anishnabe woman and they go home together.