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Stonewall, Manitoba: Rockwood Municipality History. Fine. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. 0889253595 . 445 pages including index. The Municipality of Rockwood, in its present size, was formed in 1880. As the one hundredth year of its existence approached, this work was envisioned to pay tribute to the many who helped build and maintain the various communities within the municipality. Chapters as follows: Natural and Cultural History: Story of the R.M. of Rockwood; Area Histories; Post Offices; Agriculture; Transportation; Local Industry; Churches; Schools; Lodges; Music in Balmoral Area; Hospitals; War Years; Family Histories; Short Stories; Photograph Section. Contents clean, bright and unmarked. Black and white illustrations throughout. Very light wear to attractively decorated green boards. Wonderful copy. Hackett (2) 730.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 100 Years of History - Rockwood Municipality Centennial Manitoba History Settlers Pioneers Genealogy Natural and… Read More

Golden, British Columbia: Golden and District Historical Society, 2000. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 420 pages. Documents the history and families of Golden and the Columbia Valley district of British Columbia. Chapters include: Native Peoples; Business; Transportation; Logging; Trapping Guiding and Hunting; Mining; Agriculture; Churches; Schools; Hospitals and Health Care; Clubs and Organizations; Sports Social Activities; Law Enforcement and the Military; Families; Swiss Guides and their Families; Neighbours to the East, West and South. Many reproductions of archival black and white photos. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. An excellent copy..

Canada: The Okanagan Historical Society, 1975. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 228 pages. Illustrated in black and white. Features: Michael Vincent McGuire; Elsie MacCleave; The Finlaisons of Shuswap Falls; From Hope to Kootenay; The Dick Parkinson Story - Part 2; Goodbye Siwash Bay - Hello Sun-Oka Beach; History of Alex Alpine; Engwald (Minnie) Engen; Mr. & Mrs. J.B. MacNaughton; Christopher Tickell; The Monk Brothers of Grindrod; Pioneering in Okanagan; Okanagan Brigade Trail; Hullcar & Deep Creek Community Hall; Chesterfield School in Kelowna; The Inkameep Archaeology Project, 1973 and 1974; John Wilson - Master Carver; Mr. Willis F. Cook; The Greata Ranch; The Haug Family; Walter John Oliver and Lydia Louise Drake Oliver; Dr. & Mrs. Donald M. Black; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound copy..

Laval, Quebec: Dev-Sco Publications Ltd.. Good. 1966. First Edition. "Colonel Harper has gone back 207 years to write this stirring chapter in Canada's early history. Highland descendants on both sides of the Atlantic owe him a debt of gratitutde for the time and research that has gone into this book, written without frills by a soldier... It is good to know that the sons of the men in Colonel Harper's book, have written their names across a vast continent. We recall with pride that Simon Fraser, the great explorer, was the first Canadian to see the sun set into the Pacific Ocean." - Foreword. 98 pages. Bibliography. Appendices. Black and white illustrations. We have seen a copy of this title which included an errata slip and a tipped-in illustration of Simon Fraser, neither of which are present in this copy. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy.; 8vo .

Canada: 7th Town Historical Society, 1989. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. iv, 220 pp. Bibliography. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of interesting archival photos. Presents the family recollections of: Eleanor Dahl, Jessie Stinson, John Wannamaker, Earl and Mabel Onderdonk, Mildred Wannamaker, Krysia Mason, Douglas K. Redner, Verna Sills, Mrs. Jack Langman, Robert and Carole Bleecker, Mrs. George Flower, Bruce Graham, Gwen Braidwood, Jack DeLong, Mary and Cecil McConkey, Emma Barber, Gladys Adams, Beth Nightingale, Nellie Montgomery, Lorna Bowerman, and Mrs. John Jinks. Also includes a fascinating page of information about the Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1918, including a 'Recipe for Influenza' which involves vinegar, turpentine and flannel. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this informative local history and wonderful genealogical reference..

Canada: 7th Town Historical Society, 1984. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. xi, 754 pp. Bibliography. Generously illustrated with black and white maps and reproductions of archival photos. A very informative local history and genealogical reference for this township located west of Picton in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Clean and unmarked with light wear to publisher's blue cloth which is lettered in gilt. Binding tight. No dust jacket, presumably as issued. A quality copy of this very informative local history..

Swan River, Manitoba: Swan River Valley History Book Committee, 1978. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. vi, 508 pages. Map endpapers. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Local history of this Manitoba community located between Lake Winnipegosis and the Saskatchewan border. An invaluable genealogical reference. Unmarked with moderate wear to navy blue boards. Binding tight. A sound copy. Hackett [2e] 388..

Calgary, AB, Canada: Shaw Communications Inc.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. Second Printing. Hardcover. Documents the genealogy and illustrious business history of Mr. Shaw's family since 1819. 494 pages profusely illustrated in color and black and white. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Facsimile signature and inscription by Mr. Shaw upon second leaf. Slipcase not included. A superb copy of this important and substantive work.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; J.R. Shaw Communications Inc. Cable Tv Television Canada Ppv Pay Per View Jim J.R. Internet Broadband Business History Canada Family Genealogy .

Burnaby, BC: Edna G. Ladner, 1979. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 181 pages. Index. Maps. Reproductions of archival black and white photos. "Firsthand accounts of pioneering in the area which, in 1879, became the Municipality of Delta, British Columbia." - subtitle. Unmarked. Above-average wear. Binding intact. A worthy reference copy..

Alberta, Canada: Municipal District of Rocky View No. 44. Very Good. Hardcover. Covers the communities of Airdrie, Balzac, Beiseker, Bottrell, Bragg Creek, Chestermere Lake, Cochrane, Conrich, Crossfield, Dalemead, Dalroy, Delacour, Glenbow, Indus, Irricana, Kathyrn, Keoma, Langdon, Madden, Mitford, Sampsontown, and Shepard. Chapters include: Beginnings Immigration and Settlement; Ranching; Farming; Hearths and Homes; Common Sorrows; The Development of Community Life; Municipal Government. [6], 394 pp. Selected Bibliography, Footnotes and Index. Map endpapers. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear to bright red cloth lettered in gilt. A high-quality copy of this informative local history covering most of the perimeter districts of Calgary. .

Debolt, Alberta: DeBolt and District Pioneer Museum Society, 1978. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 357 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with wonderful archival black and white photos. "The district covered by this book is from the Smoky River to Sturgeon Lake, comprising those areas served by the post offices of Goodwin, DeBolt, Crooked Creek, Clarkson Valley, and Sturgeon Heights." - from Foreword. Prior owner's name written and stamped atop front free endpaper, otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A solid copy of this informative work. WETHERELL 6-38, KROTKI [2e] 744, STRATHERN 3165..

British Columbia: Kent Centennial Committee. Very Good. 1958. Second Edition. Hardcover. 113 pages. "A main feature of this revised edition has been to give a present-day designation to registered property owners, tenants, locations, roads and other similar details, 130 changes in all." - from Preface. Light external wear and soiling. Unmarked. Binding like new. A surprisingly fresh copy. Hale & Barman 1025.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Agassiz Harrison Valley: History and Development British Columbia History Genealogy .

Saskatchewan: A.P.. Good in Good dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. 0968736904 . "A remarkable book about a prominent Plains Cree leader of the nineteenth century who ought to be far better known to all Canadians. Provides great insight into the life of this man but it also richly details Cree culture, society and economy before and during the era of rapid change. While the focus is on Chief Ahtahkakoop, there is a much larger and fascinating cast of characters introduced here, including his extended family and others in the community, both Cree and non-Cree." - Sarah Carter, University of Calgary. "This exceptionally rare work with its emphasis on authentic voice, oral tradition, and primary documentation speaks volumes on the shared history of Canada and Ahtahkakoop's people." - Gloria Mehlmann, Saskatchewan Department of Education. xx, [3]-844 pp. Extensive footnotes. Bibliography. Index. Guide to Cree Pronunciation. Glossary of Non-Indian… Read More

Canada: Self-Published (Van Coillie, Dries), 2005. Book. Good. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. 325 pages. Index. Black and white reproductions of archival photos in text. Includes chapters on Akerman and Gyves family genealogy, plus the author's native ancestry. "Bob's incredible memory of the stories he heard from his family while he was growing up gives an excellent glimpse into what life was like for the early residents of Salt Spring Island. The stories he tells remind us of the importance of family, community and history: they remind us of our place as individuals and as part of the greater whole." - from Introduction. Prior owner's tiny address label inside front cover, otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy of this engaging and informative work..

Alberta, Canada: Alexa Black Church, 2001. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 168 pages. List of burial sites. Printed upon glossy stock with reproductions of archival black and white photos. "The story of the Church and Black families who settled in the Balzac area of Alberta when there was neither a Balzac nor an Alberta. They took a great gamble in coming but they made it and that's the story in this book." - from dust jacket. Pocket inside back cover contains folded sheet with colour maps of the WJ Church Nose Creek Homestead, Balzac Church Lands and Yankee Valley Kinniburgh /Black Lands. This book is as new with the exception of gift greetings and the signed bookplate of Stanley A. Church upon front free endpaper. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. An excellent copy..

Victoria, BC: Hebden Printing Co. Ltd., 1956. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 63 pages. Numerous black and white reprints of photos from the provincial archives. 23 x 15 cm. Chapters include: The Douglas Family; Craigdarroch Castle; The First Mayor; Seymour's Croquet Ground; Bill Lush's Park Hotel; Emily Carr; The Macdonald Bank; Early Day Hotels; A Wedding in 1852. Clean and unmarked with respectful wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. Edwards & Lort 2544, Lowther 1973, Hale & Barman 648..

Canada: The Culross Historical Society, 1984. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 432 pages. Index. Illustrated endpapers. Printed on glossy stock. Abundantly illustrated in black and white. Prior owner's name inside front board else book clean and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket bears average wear and is now protected in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy..

Mill Bay, BC: Self-Published. Very Good. 1990. First Edition. Paperback. Signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. A detailed history of Mill Bay, British Columbia and its people. "When white men came in the early 1880's, Mill Bay was a vast forest, great trees covering the eastern slope to the water's edge. There was almost no undergrowth as sunlight could not penetrate to the forest floor." - Introduction. 99 pages. Black and white reproductions of interesting archival photos. Author was born in Mill Bay in 1904 and grew up on Cobble Hill Road. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A high-quality signed copy. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Along Mill Bay Road Vancouver Island History 99 pages. Author's signature upon title page. A detailed history of Mill Bay, British Columbia and its people. "When white men came in the early 1880's, Mill Bay was a vast forest, great trees covering the ; Signed by Author .

Saskatchewan, Canada: Drummond Creek and Cleveland History Book Committee. Good. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Presents the local history of these districts located about forty minutes west-southwest of Battleford, Saskatchewan. "Dedicated to our pioneers, who endured the hardships of a sometimes harsh and unfriendly land." - Dedication page. xii, 233 [2 index] pp. Map endpapers. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Includes over one-hundred and fifty pages of family histories. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear to green cloth lettered and decorated in gilt. Binding intact. A quality copy of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. Heidebrecht & Leutenegger 26.; 4to .

Daysland, Alberta: Daysland History Book Society, 1982. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 818 pages. Abundantly illustrated in black and white. Topics include: The Early Days; Town Growth - hospital, businesses, recollections; The Halls of Learning - country and town schools; The Faith of Our Fathers - churches; Organizations; Sports and Recreation; Family Histories; Our Unsung Heroes - pictures of veterans; Memories. Decorated blue cloth boards. Endpapers illustrated with a wonderful photo of an obviously hardworking man posing proudly in front of his log house. Moderate wear. Unmarked but for two tiny ticks to index on the last page. Binding intact. A sound copy..