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Set in the idyllic village of Cherry Hill, described in the novel as the "prettiest village in Ontario," Little Miss Melody centres on the experiences of a young girl named Janet Meldrum. This is an endearing and whimsical account of life in small-town, rural Ontario in the early twentieth century written by Marian Keith (1874-1961), the pen name of Mrs Esther MacGregor, nee Miller, an author from Orillia, Ontario, many of whose novels were set in small-town Ontario and included religious and social themes. This copy is in Good condition, with some wear to the top of the spin, mild bumping to the corners, and some paint marks on the front cover. Otherwise, the binding is tight and the text entirely legible. It does not have a dust jacket.

A lovely pictorial account about walruses, covering their natural history, as well as their cultural significance and appearance in various artistic representations. Written by respected science writer Peter Knudtson and accompanied by beautiful images by a variety of different photographers, this book is a stunning introduction to the natural role and and cultural significance of an often overlooked but fascinating species.
This volume is in near fine condition with a very good dust jacket. There is an old price sticker and the remnants of another old price sticker on the back of the dust jacket, and there is some very slight wear to the edges of the dust jacket.

An account of the experiences of a boy and his family in Latvia both during and after the Second World War and under German and Russian occupation.
Having discovered that that family has been ordered executed by the Russians, they set off to seek refuge in the United States of America.
The author, Juris Kursulis, was born in Latvia before coming to the U.S.
This volume is in good condition. The paper covers are somewhat stained, with evidence of old stickers on the bottom of the spine. The title page is signed by the author.