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Joubin, Franc R., Smyth, D. Mccormack

Not for Gold Alone: The Memoirs of a Prospector

Deljay Publications, 1986

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Year of publication
1986
ISBN
0969379307
Author
Joubin, Franc R., Smyth, D. Mccormack
Publishers
Deljay Publications
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Edition
F First Edition
Keyword
Not for Gold Alone: The Memoirs of a Prospector Prospectors, Canada Geologists Prospecting Canadian Biography Canadian, History Travel, Exploration & Adventure
Binding description
J H Good Hardcover
State of preservation
Good
Languages
English
Binding
Hardcover
First edition
Yes

Description

493 pages. Index. Black and white photographic plates. Map endpapers. "Franc Jouben, the chemist-geologist who brought Canada into the Nuclear age, has been one of Canada's great mine hunters - a man of unquenchable curiosity and integrity. This is his story, the frank recollections of a millionaire prospector who tamed the jungles of Bay Street while treasure-hunting the world over - and all the while enjoying life on the edge of wonder." - Peter C. Newman. Prior owner's details atop back side of front free endpaper. Light to moderate wear to book. Average wear to dust jacket which is now proctected with a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Sound copy of this interesting and instructive life story. Book