Canada: Barry G. Levine, 1985. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. "A celebration of the ideas, activities and traditions that one hundred years of enthusiastic Skulemen have brought to life, Skillfully and Vigorously. Traces the growth of the University of Toronto's Engineering Society from the early days of campus scraps to the existing traditions of Skule Nite, Chariot races and the Lady Godiva Memorial Band. Yet throughout the revelry, the desire to maintain a certain degree of professionalsim can be seen to exist." - dust jacket. Author graduated from the U. of T. Engineering program in 1984. pp. [4], 73, [1]. Oblong 11" x 9". Includes numerous black and white reproductions of archival photos and illustrations. Book clean and unmarked with light wear. Moderate wear to dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this fun and informative history. Bonus: Laid-in is a programme for the Society's Spring Reunion Dinner-Dance held at the Royal York Hotel on June 6, 1986..

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Bookseller's Inventory #: 624h5439
Title: A Century of Skill and Vigour
Author: Levine, Barry G
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Barry G. Levine
Place of Publication: Canada
Date Published: 1985
Keywords: University of Toronto Engineering Society - History, Engineering - Ontario - Toronto - Societies, Etc. - History, Skule
Bookseller catalogs: Education; Engineering;
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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