We Lived a Life and Then Some; The Life, Death, and Life of a Mining Town

Angus, Charlie and Griffin, Brit

ISBN 10: 1896357067 / ISBN 13: 9781896357065

Published by Between the Lines Press, Toronto, 1997

About this Item

145 p. 24.5 cm. Sound and square binding in cardstock covers. It has a distinct odor upon opening - possibly pipe smoke as it is quite sweet. The front corners of the book are damaged. It looks like the book was dropped in some mud or something dark at the top corner which has left the pages rippled and stained in this corner. The bottom corners are curling. The book is shelf rubbed. Despite the damage, the inside pages are clean and perfectly legible. An account of the lives and history of the people of Cobalt, Ontario, based on in-depth interviews with local residents and archival resources.

Seller Inventory # 3121

Bibliographic Details

• Title: We Lived a Life and Then Some; The Life, Death, and Life of a Mining Town
• Publisher: Between the Lines Press, Toronto
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1896357067
• ISBN 13: 9781896357065
• Binding: Softcover
• Illustrator: Lawrence, Sally; Moir, Rob
• Edition: Second Printing.
• Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

Based on in-depth oral interviews with local residents, and rich archival sources, We Lived A Life and Then Some relates the common person's struggle to overcome harsh working conditions and government neglect. The unique culture of the hardrock mining town of Cobalt is exposed through the eyes of retired miners, young welfare mothers, and grade-school children. Angus and Griffin reveal why, in spite of great adversity, Cobalt remains a distinctive and cohesive working-class community.

About the Author

Charlie Angus has served as the NDP Member of Parliament for Timmins-James Bay since June 2004.
Brit Griffin is the publisher of High Grader Magazine.