6 BOOKS on Canadian History + 2 children’s books $10 each

1. Roughing it in the Bush or Life in Canada by Susanna Moodie 2. Early Pioneer Life in Upper Canada by “A Canuck” 3. Folklore of Canada by Edith Fowke 4. HISTORY The Story of Canada by Donald Creighton, 5. The Story of Canada’s Flag by George Stanley 6. HISTORY: part one of the Canadians 1867-1967 by J Careless and R Brown 2 Children’s Books, $10 each, vintage, collectible see end of this ad 7. The True Story of Sir Francis Drake. 8. Uncle Fonzo’s Ford An outline of each book follows All the books are in very good condition, clean, tightly bound, legible, free of stains–marks- tears-folds the spines show creases, smoke-free and pet-free home Please provide telephone number with reply Toronto address, Finch Ave and Yonge St near Finch subway station 1. Roughing it in the Bush or Life in Canada, Susanna Moodie Susanna Moodie’s diary and reports, pioneer life 1830-1850 This is a story of her life by a woman who knew how to write with more feeling than any text, more recognizable emotions. This book is university authenticated for factual study and is original diary/story with explanations and details added at the end of the book. ISBN 0886290457, Reprinted 1999, Carleton Press, softcover, 22.9x15.2x4.2 cm, 680 pages, 2. Early Pioneer Life in Upper Canada by “A Canuck” Reprint of 1905 book, this copy published by Coles in 1979 Coles publishing specialized in books providing easy to understand school texts. Reviews all aspects of pioneer life from the American civil war to the founding of Canada. Very well categorized into subject matter. ISBN not for this issue; printed 1979, Coles publishing, Softcover, 13.7x21.2x2 cm, 280 pages 3 Folklore of Canada by Edith Fowke, Reprint 1979, “Tall tales, songs, stories, rhymes, legends and jokes” The material is organized into 4 groups: Native Peoples, French, English, others ISBN 077103203, reprint 1979, McLeland and Stewart Publishers, softcover, 13.1x22x1.9 cm, 349 pages 4 The Story of Canada by Donald Creighton Written 1959, revised 1971, reprinted 1978 A description of France’s interest in the 1530s of North America and how it evolved and was lost to England and became Canada up to the 1970s. A remarkable short book, easily read, packed with information explaining the international and local scenes and events that produced Canada. ISBN 0770513603, reprint 1979, publisher – MacMillan, Softcover, 13.3x19x1.4 cm, 319 pages 5 The Story of Canada’s Flag by George Stanley From “What is a Flag?”, the flags of other countries that impacted on Canada’s history before and after Confederation, the symbols and flags Canada had used and finally the struggle to have a new flag. The book is completed with appendices including flag etiquette. ISBN 070001971, Ryerson Press, 3rd printing and revised 1972, hardcover, 13x19.2x1.3 cm, 96 pages 6. Part 1 of the Canadians 1867-1967 J Careless and C Brown Each chapter outlines a decade of development, outlining the forces and events that formed Canada. The 11th chapter is the 1960s where Canada celebrated its centenary The 2nd part (century) is not yet completed. ISBN, not on this issue, Publisher Macmillan, reprint 1970, Softcover, 14.3x 21.5x2.5 cm, 412 pages 2 Children’s Books, $10 each, vintage, collectible BOOKS are hardcover, fully bound, very-good to excellent condition, former school library, most with dust jackets, very clean, clear printing. Both provide ideals and fun by listening to them read or reading. Smoke-free and pet-free home. Sold individually, $10 each 7 BOOK: Uncle Fonzo’s Ford by Miska Myles. Story: For ages 4-8, set in 1910 Missouri, Uncle Fonzo buys a new ford car but things always seems to go wrong like when the top did not go up and it rained. Effie is afraid that Fonzo will embarrass everyone when he drives Norma Lou Norma’s wedding while Grandma is planning on riding her bicycle to the church NOTES: A delightful book for girls, and an insightful look into 1910 life as seen through the eyes of 10 year old Effie and how easily she is embarrassed, especially in front of the boy next door. Recommended read to ages 4-8 and first readers.. 8.The True Story of Sir Francis Drake. Story: Sir Francis Drake’s great seafaring adventure from 1560, a legal pirate for Britain against the Spanish, sailing, battles, treasure, and his last sail in 1596. NOTES: Drake’s adventures were the first successes for Britain against Spain and these prevented Spain from becoming the global power that Britain achieved. If not for Drake, Spanish would probably be spoken throughout the Americas. This is an historically correct book, although with an English bias. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Please provide telephone number with reply Toronto address, Finch Ave and Yonge St near Finch subway station