Canadiana from Gilt Edge Books

Charles Clay - Winnipeg born Canadian author and journalist. Writer of historical boy's novels and more. Muskrat man is a thrilling novel and most especially for those who are interested in our North Country. Charles Clay knows the North well and lived among Indian trappers in Northern Manitoba. This book remains scarce in its dust jacket. Book is clean and… Read more about this item

In this book, Pierre Berton tells the story of the Dionne Quintuplets against the background of their time, providing much new information from government archives and eye witness accounts. The author describes the breach that occurred within the family and looks at the three surviving quintuplets as they are today, hidden from the glare of publicity. Two sections of b/w… Read more about this item

The Family Farm has undergone radical changes during the last century. With a lively, informative text by David Densmore and ninety pen and ink drawings, this book looks closely at how farming has evolved. The weekend farmer as well as the general reader will find a wealth of insight and information in both the illustrations and the text. The extraordinary… Read more about this item

Signed Copy by the author and her father " it reads Martha Harron and her old man Don Harron". Most Canadians think of Don Harron as Charlie Farquharson, the rural philosopher. They also know him as Valerie Rosedale, the society matron. But there's more, much more, to the mask behind the masks. Anyone who listened to CBC's 'Morningside' between 1977… Read more about this item

Your Canadian Roots is the most comprehensive handbook ever written on genealogical research in Canada. Angus Baxter is one of North America's leading experts on genealogy. This fact- filled guide will be found to be most helpful. Index and Bibliography included.

Stapled oblong softcover format.24 page booklet. Contents provided in our photo.Text well illustrated by Black and White and Color Photographs.One map on page 22. Wrap-around illustrated covers. A clean, bright Scarce item.

Most Canadians think of Don Harron as Charlie Farquharson, the rural philosopher who goes against the grain because its too far to go back to the house. They also know him as Valerie Rosedale, the society matron who says " Give a man an inch, and he thinks he's a ruler!" But there's more, much more,… Read more about this item

Full-page map of 'Yukon Territory' provided followed by an introduction. History, geography and life styles are described. The subject matter covers ' The Klondike ' .... ' Yukon Outdoors ' and ' The North '. The new North still represents a real Canadian symbol..... its ruggedness, its beauty, and its challenging way of life.Pat Morrow, a specialist in adventure photography,… Read more about this item

Montreal: Musee Historicque Canadien Inc, 1950. Circa 1950. Oblong format. Illustrated stapled card covers. Photographs accompany text. This catalogue will be found to be in pleasing condition.. Soft Cover. Fine.

Madeira Park, B.C.: Harbour Publishing Ltd, 1985. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Near Fine Donald Graham M.A. became a lighthouse keeper in 1976 having served on Bonilla Island, Lucy Island and Point Atkinson. Author's first book and first volume of lighthouse keeping. As eternal symbols of hope, romance and civilized good, lighthouses fascinate almost everyone. But what… Read more about this item

Toronto: Key Porter Books, 1992. 'My Father's Son' begins where the author's earlier book 'And No Birds Sang' ended. 'My Father's Son' is a remarkable evocation of innocence and hope, despair, anger and resolve, in a time of war. It is also a testament to family loyalty and affection and a record of the enduring love between a father and… Read more about this item

New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1958. BOMC Edition The book opens showing three maps (1) The Klondike Gold Fields - (2) The Country of The Klondike Fever (which is a two-page map spread) - The third map is The Trail of '98. The story told by such an excellent writer, Pierre Berton, is at once first rate history… Read more about this item

Toronto: Doubleday Canada Limited, 1976. These lively vignettes of persons, places, and events recapture the spirit and flavor of Montreal, a dynamic city with a rich and colorful past. In detailing the picteresque and dramatic features of life in Old Montreal, Mr Collard illuminates its unique place in Canadian history. Foreword by the author. The book itself is divided… Read more about this item

Norwich, England: Jarrold and Sons Ltd, 1975. Illustrated card covers. The Toronto of today has been well portrayed in this book. Many of the important landmarks, historical sites, business districts, entertainment centres and parks and gardens have been illustrated and described. Unpaginated. Illustrated in colour. A tight, clean copy.. Soft Cover. Very Good.

New York: St. Martin's Press, 1985. " Our Lady of The Snows" is the phrase used by Kipling to describe Canada. This story is set in downtown Toronto in a hotel that is both seedy and glamerous. Socialites meet there, but so do petty crooks and gangsters who later turn up dead. The central observer of life at the… Read more about this item

Canada: Penguin Books, 2002. In 'Where Is Here?' , Alan Morantz tells the story of the maps that made Canada. He examines how the inhabitants of this land have used maps for their own purposes, and he shows us how maps - made by Inuit hunters, hobos, explorers, missionaries, adventurers, and artists - are often windows on our world views,… Read more about this item

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1977. James Houston, a Canadian author-artist, author of The White Dawn, Ojibwa Summer, Songs of The Dream People, etc. now gives us Ghost Fox a fast-paced, terrifying adventure about a white girl's captivity among Indians in the 1750's. This novel is rich in emotional, historical, and dramatic appeal which will hold the readers grasp throughout. Price-intact… Read more about this item

Toronto: Viking, 2000. The War of 1812 is raging and America has declared war on Britain. American troops have invaded Canada. Canadians have taken up arms against the invaders, in defense of King and Country. In the midst of all this, a young boy of fourteen longs to join the battle. Based on the true events surrounding the legendary James… Read more about this item

Toronto: Stoddart Publishing Co. Limited, 1990. This book challanges the political, economic, and cultural order of this nation. Michael Walker - The Fraser Institute, Vancouver writes, " The Trouble With Canada" is a caring, comprehensive assault on our social welfare mentality that will jolt Canadians - and help to bring the country to its senses..." Red boards with… Read more about this item

New York: George H. Doran Company, 1919. Nova Scotia born author William Alexander Fraser used various locales in which he had lived in his short stories and novels. Though he was not always supportive of formal law-enforcement agencies, such as the RCMP, it is satirized in this novel "Bulldog Carney". Truly a book of Canadian flavour! A most respectable… Read more about this item