The Double Hook
by Watson, Sheila
Sheila Watson was born in New Westminster, B.C., in 1909. She received her B.A. and M.A. from the University of British Columbia, and was later a member of the Department of English at the University of Alberta. The Double Hook, originally published in 1959 by McClelland & Stewart, is considered Canada’s first modernist novel.
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THE DOUBLE HOOK - A Novel
by Watson, Sheila (introduction by John Grube)
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Later Printing
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- 1969
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- Paperback
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- 9780771091544
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Burlington, Ontario, CAN
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Toronto: McClelland and Stewart - New Canadian Library, 1969. Book. Near Fine. Paperback. Later Printing. 134 pp. Lightly rubbed on the corners with a flat uncreased spine; no interior markings.. Item Price
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The Double Hook
by Sheila Watson
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- 2nd printing
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- 1987
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Brossard, Quebec, CAN
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NCL, Toronto, 1987. 2nd printing in this edition. Condition: Very good minus, light edge wear, sun shadow, price sticker on rear cover.
In spare, allusive prose, Sheila Watson charts the destiny of a small community living in the British Columbia interior. Here among the hills of Cariboo country, men and women are caught upon the double hook of existence, unaware that… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Double Hook
by Sheila Watson
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- 1987
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cremona, Alberta, CAN
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Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1987. This edition has the cover illustration of a double hook looped over the New Canadian Library band on front. Cover is clean , minimal edge rubbing. No former owner's name. Text is clean and unmarked.. Mass Market Paperback. Good. Item Price
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The double hook
by Sheila Watson
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- Used - Good. Some cover fading from sun.
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- First McClelland
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- 1969
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Barrington, Illinois, USA
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New Canadian Library, 1969. First McClelland. Mass Market Paperback. Good. Some cover fading from sun.. Item Price
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The Double Hook
by Watson, Sheila
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- Used - Acceptable
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- 1966
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- 9780771091544
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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New Canadian Library, 1966. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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The Double Hook
by Watson, Sheila
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- 3rd
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- 1959
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Toronto, Ontario, CAN
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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1959. 3rd . Paperback. Good. Third printing, 1969. Octavo format in illustrated card covers with the original attractive Frank Newfeld decorations. This was M&S' first PBO, with a small number of cloth copies mainly going to libraries. First novel by Watson. Good copy with firm binding, modest wear/creasing to covers, no owner's name but… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Double Hook
by Watson, Sheila
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- 1966-01-01
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- 9780771091544
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Godfrey, Illinois, USA
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New Canadian Library, 1966-01-01. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. 0.4000 in x 6.9000 in x 4.1000 in. Same ISBN, Alternate Cover (McClelland and Stewart). Noticeable wear with minor damp-staining along top corner / top page edge to most pages, but visual defect only: no stickiness, scent, etc. and *Does Not Affect Text or Use of Book.* Interior is free… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Double Hook
by Watson, Sheila
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- 9780771091544
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Frederick, Maryland, USA
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New Canadian Library. Used - Good. Good condition. Owner's name on inside. Item Price
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The Double Hook
by Watson, Sheila
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Regina, Saskatchewan, CAN
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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart Limited 1969, 1st edition, 2nd printing. (Mass market paperback) 128pp. Very good. 8vo. First edition, second printing. A very good copy of the novel, which the Canadian Encyclopedia declares, marks the start of contemporary writing in Canada. Name penned (small) to title page, else clean, tight and bright.. Item Price
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The Double Hook.
by WATSON, Sheila.
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- Used
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- First trade paperback printing.
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- (1959).
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Berkeley, California, USA
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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, (1959).. First trade paperback printing.. 127 pp. Very good in illustrated wrappers with a few creases and toning to front cover. Watson’s first novel. Item Price
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The Double Hook : Penguin Modern Classics Edition
by Sheila Watson
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- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 2018
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- Paperback
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- 9780735253322
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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A$10.21
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McClelland & Stewart, 2018. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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The Double Hook
by Sheila Watson
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- Used - Good
- Published
- 1989
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- Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780771099984
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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McClelland & Stewart, 1989. Mass Market Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Item Price
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The Double Hook
by Watson, Sheila
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- Used - Near Fine
- Published
- 1989
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- Soft cover
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- 9780771099984
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN
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Toronto, ON: New Canadian Library, 1989. Soft cover. Near Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; In spare, allusive prose, Sheila Watson charts the destiny of a small, tightly knit community nestled in the British Columbia interior. Here, among the hills of Cariboo country, men and women are caught upon the double hook of existence, unaware… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Double Hook : Penguin Modern Classics Edition
by Sheila Watson
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- Used - Good
- Published
- 2018
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- Paperback
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- 9780735253322
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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McClelland & Stewart, 2018. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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The Double Hook
by Sheila Watson
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- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 2008
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- Paperback
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- 9780771094576
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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McClelland & Stewart, 2008. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
A$14.43
The Double Hook
by Watson, Sheila
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- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1989
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- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780771099984
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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Toronto, ON, Canada: McClelland & Stewart, 1989 Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Minor shelf wear. Otherwise a square, tight, unmarked book.. Item Price
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Double Hook, The
by Watson Sheila
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- Used - Good
- Published
- 1966
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- Mass Market Paperback
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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A$144.40
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McClelland & Stewart, 1966. Mass Market Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
A$144.40
The Double Hook
by Sheila Watson
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- Used: Good
- Published
- 1966-01-01
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- Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780771091544
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HOUSTON, Texas, USA
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A$13.78
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New Canadian Library, 1966-01-01. Mass Market Paperback. Used: Good. Item Price
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The Double Hook.
by Sheila Watson
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Frederick, Maryland, USA
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A$22.99
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McClelland & Stewart. Used - Good. Good condition. New Canadian Library, N 54. 3rd printing, 1971. (Canada, Canadian Fiction) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Double Hook
by Watson, Sheila
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- Used - NF.
- Published
- 1989
- Binding
- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9780771099984
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Waterloo,, Ontario, CAN
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A$7.69
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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1989. Soft cover. NF.. 4x0x6. New Canadian Library. Afterword by FT Flahiff. Item Price
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