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Glooskap's Country and Other Indian Tales, with The Treasures of Blomidon

Glooskap's Country and Other Indian Tales, with The Treasures of Blomidon

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Glooskap's Country and Other Indian Tales, with The Treasures of Blomidon

by Cyrus MacMillan

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London & New York: Oxford University Press, 1957. Hardcover, 8 3/4 inches, 21 cm. 273 pages. Third edition. Myths and tales of Canadian indigenous peoples told by "a gifted storyteller" and collected by Cyrus MacMillan (1878-1953). MacMillan was a professor of English and Dean at McGill University and Canada's Minister of Fisheries. First published as Canadian Wonder Tales (1918) and Canadian Fairy Tales, (1922), by John Lane, the Bodley Head. A miniature folding pamphlet entitled "the Treasures of Blomidon" is laid in - this is an additional tale of Glooscap (alternate spelling) from Nova Scotia. Illustrated with frontispiece plus sixteen red and black plates, as well as black and white line drawings in the text. Book is very good with a slight incline; dust jacket has light wear to the edges. . Hardcover. Very Good/Good +. Illus. by John A. Hall. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller
Ayers Books/Livres Ayers CA (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #
003062
Title
Glooskap's Country and Other Indian Tales, with The Treasures of Blomidon
Author
Cyrus MacMillan
Illustrator
John A. Hall
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Good +
Quantity Available
1
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Place of Publication
London & New York
Date Published
1957
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
legends, fairy tales, canada
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Canada;

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About Ayers Books/Livres Ayers

Montreal bookseller since 2004, specializing in illustrated and photography books. Sales via internet and at various book fairs. We also perform valuations of book collections upon request. Libraire basé à Montréal, en opération depuis 2004. Ventes en ligne et présence aux salons du livres divers. Collection qui se spécialise en livres illustrés et de photographies.

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