The Akerman Family: Growing Up with Salt Spring Island
by Ackerman, Bob (Signed); Sherwood, Linda
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN 10
- 0973982608
- ISBN 13
- 9780973982602
- Seller
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Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
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..
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- Title
- The Akerman Family: Growing Up with Salt Spring Island
- Author
- Ackerman, Bob (Signed); Sherwood, Linda
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0973982608
- ISBN 13
- 9780973982602
- Publisher
- Self-Published (Van Coillie, Dries)
- Place of Publication
- Canada
- Date Published
- 2005
- Keywords
- Akerman Gyves Family Genealogy History Salt Spring Island British Columbia Native Peoples Ancestry Gulf Islands British Columbia Personal Narrative
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography; Genealogy;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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