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Audain, James [Guy Payne]

From Coalmine to Castle - The Story of the Dunsmuirs of Vancouver Island

Pageant Press, 1955

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Détails

Année
1955
Lieu d'édition
New York
Auteur
Audain, James [Guy Payne]
Éditeurs
Pageant Press
Format
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Edition
F First Edition
Thème
James Robert Joan Dunsmuir family Vancouver Island Coal Mining, History Nanaimo Wellington Mine Railway Craigdarroch Castle, Biography Biography British Columbia Canadian History
Description
H Hardcover
Etat de conservation
Acceptable
Langues
Anglais
Reliure
Couverture rigide
Premiére Edition
Oui

Description

213 pages. Eight pages of photographic plates. "A true saga of the New World is the story of the Dunsmuirs of Vancouver Island. No history of British Columbia, no references to older days, no account of the 'good old times' could possibly be complete without a story of the famous family whose members helped found the Province, and whose adventures in life brought them wealth, power, and social position." - page 1. Author was the grandson of James Dunsmuir. Lowther indicates publication of this title was withdrawn in consequence of legal action. Bit of writing stroked out atop front free endpaper otherewise unmarked with somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. Dust jacket not included. A worthy reading copy. WHALE 36, LOWTHER 1948, KENT p.37. Book

ISBN: B0007EO5QE