THROUGH THE YEARS. by Stevenson, O.J. (Orlando John Stevenson.) Foreword by Mabel B. Stevenson. Introduction by W.S. Wallace - 1952

Toronto: Ryerson Press, 1952. 45 pp, 8 1/2" H. "From 1927 to 1939 Dr. O.J. Stevenson contributed a regular feature to 'The Ontario Agricultural College Review', under the heading 'The English Department'. His first aim was to impress upon his students the imperat ive need for good English and correct speech. In the second place he aimed to inspire, to broaden their interests and establish standards of taste. Out of a vast collection of occasional pieces, those in this book have been selected by Mrs. Stevenson. They offer some hint of Dr. Stevenson's joy in living, his zest for anything that might enrich experience. In his last little book there is life, and the wonder and joy of if." Articles include: To Swear or Not to Swear; Don't be a Tombstone; The Hobo in the Book Store; The Inimitable Leacock; The Arizona Style; Moby Dick; Churchill's English; Indian Place-Names; The Tarantelle; A Flapper; Bernard Shaw's Night Out; Unconscious Humour, etc. Very light browning to the pages, light edge wear to boards. Dust jacket is browned - mainly on the spine and flap-folds, one or two very tiny chips/tears at top edge, a sharp crease down the spine, a tiny dent on the front hinge, a few light finger marks on the front panel.. Not Signed. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good+.