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The Snows of Yesteryear: J. Norman Collie, Mountaineer
by Taylor, William C
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good +/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0039299538
- ISBN 13
- 9780039299538
- Seller
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Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
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About This Item
Toronto, ON, Canada: Holt, Rinehart and Winston of Canada, Limited, 1973. First Canadian Edition 1st Printing. Cloth. Very Good +/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 185pp w appendix and bibliography. Illustrated w historical bw photographs. Khaki weave paper-over-boards showing light shelf wear to bottom edges. Binding square and sound. Photo illustrated DJ is clean showing moderate wear, preserved now in archival cover. Octavo.
Through the use of Collie's personal descriptions within the text and the incorporation of vivid illustrations, Dr. Taylor captures the world of mountaineering with its triumphs and tragedies... its spirit of freedom and immense pleasure.
Through the use of Collie's personal descriptions within the text and the incorporation of vivid illustrations, Dr. Taylor captures the world of mountaineering with its triumphs and tragedies... its spirit of freedom and immense pleasure.
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- Bookseller
- Post Horizon Booksellers
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 044663
- Title
- The Snows of Yesteryear: J. Norman Collie, Mountaineer
- Author
- Taylor, William C
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Canadian Edition 1st Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0039299538
- ISBN 13
- 9780039299538
- Publisher
- Holt, Rinehart and Winston of Canada, Limited
- Place of Publication
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Date Published
- 1973
- Pages
- 185
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Collie, J. Norman, 1859-1942. Mountaineering. Rock climbing. NOISBN
- Bookseller catalogs
- Exploration / Travel / Adventure;
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