Stumpfarms and Broadaxes by Mould, Jack

Hancock House Pub Ltd, 1976-01. Hardcover. Good.

Saanichton, BC / Seattle, WA: Hancock House Publishing, 1976. Book. Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Jacket spine is faded, some chipping to the jacket top corners and front top edge, previous owners names to the ffep, little wear overall. Jacket in Brodart for preservation. Text is clean. 'An account of the Burns Lake B.C. area homesteaders between the two great wars. During this period 'Stump Farms', so called because stumps seemed to be the only thing that could be grown, were carved out of the wilderness. The soils were not rich and to supplement their agriculture the homesteaders produced hand hewn ties from the Grand Trunk Railway. The book has an easy-flowing humorous style and is well illustrated with photographs from the authors private collection.' Illustrated. 148 pages..

Hancock House Publishers Ltd.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0919654541 . Hardcover with dustjacket, book and dustjacket are in excellent condition, a brief gift inscription on the first blank page is the only book flaw, dustjacket has light rubbing at the corners and along the fore-edge, looks just about new overall and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "An account of the Burns Lake B.C. [British Colombia] area homesteaders between the two great wars. During this period 'Stump Farms', so called because stumps seemed to be the only thing that could be grown, were carved out of the wilderness...well illustrated with photographs from the author's private collection," includes a glossary .

Saanichton, BC, Canada: Hancock House, 1976. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good/Good. An account of the Burns Lake B.C. area homesteaders between the two great wars. Green leatherette with blindstamped titling to front, gilt titling to spine, many black and white photographs, 148 pages. Some edge wear, a few brown spots to top of textblock edge, the name Eileen is written onto title page, light age darkening. Dust jacket shows edge and shelf wear with closed tears, missing chips, some creasing and two black stains. Besides the flaws it is bright and tight copy of a fascinating time period in British Columbia. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall