Edité par Toronto, ON: Natural Heritage Books, 2004, 1st Edition, First Printing, Toronto, Ontario, 2004
ISBN 10 : 1896219926 ISBN 13 : 9781896219929
Edition originale Signé
Soft Cover. Etat : Near Fine (see desciption). Photo Cover (illustrateur). First Edition. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) --- softcover, a Near Fine example with a wee bit of very light rubbing to edges, signed without inscription by the author, ---144 pages, b&w photos throughout, ---"A Gentleman of Substance covers the remarkable life of John Redpath. Born to humble circumstances in Scotland in 1796, he emigrated to Canada in 1816 to become a stonemason in Montreal. By 1818 he had his own building and contracting firm and was working on the Lachine Canal as well as much construction and restoration work on buildings in Montreal. His work on the Rideau Canal, as contracted by Colonel John By, established his business reputation, while his leadership within the Presbyterian Church stabilized his position in the community. His involvement in the political and military life of Montreal is traced from before the 1837 Rebellion period through to his involvement with the Annexation Movement, making him an obvious candidate for the Montreal City Council. ---The author traces John Redpath's upwardly mobile social status, his friendship with Peter McGill, and his acceptance into the elite society of Montreal, earning him a place within the coveted Square Mile. Despite a rigorous business schedule and extensive family responsibilities (he fathered 17 children), he was a frequent benevolent contributor to community needs, as well as participating on numerous Boards and Committees and contributing to the shaping of the urban design of Montreal. Attention is given to his expansive home, Terrace Bank, the subsequent subdivision of his estate and the early residential expansion of Montreal, and to his founding of the Canada Sugar Refinery and its growth."---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ./// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)------ Size: 10w x 8h Inches. Signed (see description).
Edité par Natural Heritage Books, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2009
ISBN 10 : 1550028650 ISBN 13 : 9781550028652
Vendeur : Bay Used Books, Sudbury, ON, Canada
softcover. Etat : very good. Very good condition. Light wear. Binding tight, pages clean. Checkmarks beside each chapter on contents page. Pictures available upon request. nd.
Edité par Natural Heritage Books, Toronto, ON, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1896219683 ISBN 13 : 9781896219684
Vendeur : Storybook House, Southampton, ON, Canada
Edition originale
Trade Paperback. Etat : Fine. First Edition.
Edité par Natural Heritage Books, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2010
ISBN 10 : 1554887488 ISBN 13 : 9781554887484
Vendeur : Bay Used Books, Sudbury, ON, Canada
softcover. Etat : very good. Very good condition. Light wear. Binding tight, pages clean. Pictures available upon request. nd.
Edité par Natural Heritage Books, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2004
Vendeur : Bay Used Books, Sudbury, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. Very good condition. Minor wear. Binding tight, pages clean. Pictures available upon request.
Edité par Natural Heritage Books, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2006
ISBN 10 : 1897045131 ISBN 13 : 9781897045138
Vendeur : Quickhatch Books, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Trade Paperback. Etat : Good. xii, 211pp., index, biblio., notes, ill., maps. Would be VG but for light crease to top corner ofr front cover. "In 1906 Roald Amundsen completed a transit of the Northwest Passage by sea - the first time this had been done. Dangerous Passage celebrates the centennial of his heroic achievement, along with exceptional further explorations of the Passage by Canadian Henry Asbjorn Larsen." Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
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Edité par Natural Heritage Books, Toronto, ON, Canada, 1996
ISBN 10 : 1896219047 ISBN 13 : 9781896219042
Vendeur : Bay Used Books, Sudbury, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. Very good condition. Light wear. Binding tight, pages clean. Pictures available upon request.
Edité par Natural Heritage Books, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2003
ISBN 10 : 1896219888 ISBN 13 : 9781896219882
Vendeur : Werdz Quality Used Books, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Soft cover. Etat : As New. As New; Campey presents a case for re-assessing the achievements of Selkirk and his settlers. Using a wealth of documentary sources, she reconstructs the sequence of emigration from Scotland to the three areas of settlement. She shows that emigration took place in a carefully planned and controlled way and reveals the self reliance, adaptabilty adn steely determination of the Selkirk settlers. They brought their rich traditions of Scottish culture to Canada and, in doing so, helped to secure its distinctively Canadian future. Together, Selkirk and his settlers succeeded against overwhelming odds and altered the course of history.
Edité par Natural Heritage Books, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2008
ISBN 10 : 1550027603 ISBN 13 : 9781550027600
Vendeur : Werdz Quality Used Books, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Trade Paper. Etat : New. New Book; 190 pp; "This book explores the relationship between lumbering and settlement throughout the Parry Sound District-the last frontier of this part of Ontario. Throughout, rare archival photographs and excerpts from unpublished memoirs augment the text. ".
Edité par Natural Heritage Books, Toronto, ON, 1990
Vendeur : J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Edition originale
Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Edition. 198 pages in near fine condition. Pages are clean and unmarked with black and white illustrations throughout. Bound in light brown and white card covers with blue and black titles. Lightly worn around the edges. 1ST EDITION. NF Size: 8 x 10. Book.
Edité par Natural Heritage Books, ON, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1896219519 ISBN 13 : 9781896219516
Vendeur : AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australie
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Once home to over 60 flourishing villages, Middlesex County, in the heart of southwestern Ontario, has a rich history just waiting to be discovered. Anthropologist and local history enthusiast Jennifer Grainger has, through extensive research and much personal exploration, produced a valuable document chronicling the "rise and fall" of these pioneering settlements, truly the foundation of all that exist in the area today. Nostalgia buffs, armchair adventurers, genealogists and curious daytrippers alike will welcome the arrival of this timely publication with its many fascinating stories and countless visual reminders of the past. Once home to over 60 flourishing villages, Middlesex County, in the heart of southwestern Ontario, has a rich history just waiting to be discovered. Anthropologist and local history enthusiast Jennifer Grainger has, through extensive research and much personal exploration, produced a valuable document chronicling the "rise and fall" of these pioneering settlements, truly the foundation of all that exist in the area today. Nostalgia buffs, armchair adventurers, genealogists and curious daytrippers alike will welcome the arrival of this timely publication with its many fascinating stories and countless visual reminders of the past. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Edité par Natural Heritage Books, ON, 2003
ISBN 10 : 189621990X ISBN 13 : 9781896219905
Vendeur : AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australie
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. ""To thousands of young people, emigration has been the golden bridge by which they have passed from an apparently hopeless childhood to lives of useful service and assured comfort, in this new land."" - Mr. G. Bogue Smart, Inspector of British Immigrant Children and Receiving Homes, 1915 Many thousands of Canadians are descended from young immigrants transported to Canada from 1833 to 1939. Author Marjorie Kohli has meticulously documented the incredible story of the removal of thousands of "waifs and strays" and young men and women, primarily from the UK and Ireland. They braved the perilous voyage to an unknown future in Canada, ultimately being placed throughout the Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec and westward as far as British Columbia. The most comprehensive resource of its kind, The Golden Bridge promises to be an indispensable tool for family researchers with a "home child" ancestor, and of interest to those unfamiliar with this aspect of Canadian history. This extensively researched book incorporates background detail on agencies and key organizers such as Maria Rye, Annie Macpherson, Thomas Barnardo and William Quarrier, along with lesser knowns including Ellinor Close and Charles Young. Marjorie Kohli is well known for her years of active involvement with juvenile and child migration issues. Supported by charts, passenger lists and archival visuals, The Golden Bridge is a must-read for genealogists and history buffs alike. The Golden Bridge documents the period of "home children" and juvenile migration to Canadian shores prior to the Second World War. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Edité par Natural Heritage Books, ON, 2011
ISBN 10 : 1554889510 ISBN 13 : 9781554889518
Vendeur : AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australie
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. As Toyota skids into an ocean of problems and uncertainty continues in the U.S. automotive industry, "Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2011-2012" shows buyers how to pick the cheapest and most reliable vehicles from the past 30 years. "Lemon-Aid" guides are unlike any other car and truck books on the market. Phil Edmonston, Canada's automotive "Dr. Phil" for 40 years, pulls no punches. Like five books in one, "Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks" is an expose of car scams and gas consumption lies; a do-it-yourself service manual; an independent guide that covers beaters, lemons, and collectibles; an archive of secret service bulletins granting free repairs; and a legal primer that even lawyers can't beat Phil delivers the goods on free fixes for Chrysler, Ford, and GM engine, transmission, brake, and paint defects; lets you know about Corvette and Mustang tops that fly off; gives the lowdown on Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota engines and transmissions; and provides the latest information on computer module glitches. As Toyota skids into an ocean of problems and uncertainty continues in the U.S. automotive industry, "Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2011-2012" shows buyers how to pick the cheapest and most reliable vehicles from the past 30 years. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.