Saanichton, BC, Canada: Hancock House, 1976. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good/Good. An account of the Burns Lake B.C. area homesteaders between the two great wars. Green leatherette with blindstamped titling to front, gilt titling to spine, many black and white photographs, 148 pages. Some edge wear, a few brown spots to top of textblock edge, the name Eileen is written onto title page, light age darkening. Dust jacket shows edge and shelf wear with closed tears, missing chips, some creasing and two black stains. Besides the flaws it is bright and tight copy of a fascinating time period in British Columbia. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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Bookseller: Black Sheep Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 015054
Title: Stumpfarms and Broadaxes
Author: Mould, Jack
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition.
ISBN 10: 0919654541
ISBN 13: 9780919654549
Publisher: Hancock House
Place of Publication: Saanichton, BC, Canada
Date Published: 1976
Keywords: BURNS LAKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, FARMING, PIONEER LIFE, FRONTIER
Bookseller catalogs: British Columbia & Cascadia; Canada; Farming & Country;

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We are an independent, locally-owned shop dedicated to books and the people who love them. Here you will find two floors packed with volumes of enduring value, including familiar favourites, contemporary fiction, guides, books of local interest, and non-fiction titles covering everything from outer space to inner peace. We also have marine charts, art cards, unique prints, hand-crafted bags, and many other intriguing items. Located at Grace Point Square in the Village of Ganges, close to marinas and Salt Spring\'s renowned Saturday Market, we are open every day except Christmas and New Year\'s. If you want to pick-up a book you saw online, please call or e-mail ahead as many of our listings are kept in a separate storage facility.

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