Ian Radforth (153 results)

hardcover. Condition: Good. No dust jacket.

hardcover. Condition: Fine.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Illegal. Underground. Deadly.August 1, 1875, Toronto: The naked body of a young woman is discovered in a pine box, half-buried in a ditch along Bloor Street. So begins Jeannie's Demise, a real-life Victorian melodrama that played out in the bustling streets and courtrooms of "Toronto the Good," cast with all the lurid stock characters of the genre. Historian Ian Radforth brings to life an era in which abortion was illegal, criminal proceedings were a spectator sport, and coded advertisements for back-alley procedures ran in the margins of newspapers.At the centre of the story is the elusive and doomed Jeannie Gilmour, a minister's daughter whose independent spirit can only be glimpsed through secondhand accounts and courtroom reports. As rumours swirl about her final weeks and her abortionists stand trial for their lives, a riveted public grapples with questions of guilt and justice, innocence and intent. Radforth's intensive research grounds the tragedy of Jeannie's demise in sharp historical analysis, presenting over a dozen case studies of similar trials in Victorian-era Canada.Part gripping procedural, part meticulous autopsy, Jeannie's Demise opens a rare window into the hidden history of a woman's right to choose.…

Printed Wrappers. Condition: About Fine. First Edition. Collection of essays by leading scholars on the Working Class in Canadian history. 744pp. Bright, clean, unmarked copy with a tight, square binding, no creases to spine. Near mint except for a felt-pen mark [remainder?], to bottom edge. Heavy book weighing 1.142kg. Size: Thick 8vo. Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. Second Edition. Complete number line from 1 to 6; minimal wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; illustrated with a few black and white photographs and charts and graphs. Book.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Illegal. Underground. Deadly.August 1, 1875, Toronto: The naked body of a young woman is discovered in a pine box, half-buried in a ditch along Bloor Street. So begins Jeannies Demise, a real-life Victorian melodrama that played out in the bustling streets and courtrooms of Toronto the Good, cast with all the lurid stock characters of the genre. Historian Ian Radforth brings to life an era in which abortion was illegal, criminal proceedings were a spectator sport, and coded advertisements for back-alley procedures ran in the margins of newspapers.At the centre of the story is the elusive and doomed Jeannie Gilmour, a ministers daughter whose independent spirit can only be glimpsed through secondhand accounts and courtroom reports. As rumours swirl about her final weeks and her abortionists stand trial for their lives, a riveted public grapples with questions of guilt and justice, innocence and intent. Radforths intensive research grounds the tragedy of Jeannies demise in sharp historical analysis, presenting over a dozen case studies of similar trials in Victorian-era Canada.Part gripping procedural, part meticulous autopsy, Jeannies Demise opens a rare window into the hidden history of a womans right to choose. August 1, 1875, Toronto: The naked body of a young woman is discovered in a pine box, half-buried in a ditch along Bloor Street. So begins Jeannies Demise, a real-life Victorian melodrama that played out in the bustling streets and courtrooms of Toronto the Good, cast with all the lurid stock characters of the genre. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. P.O. signature. Lighter fluid bottom spine. An excellent copy.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 258 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.64 inches. In Stock.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Tight book in crisp covers. Two chapters have significant underlining (about 25 pages); 6.5 X 0.75 X 9.25 inches; 452 pages.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condition: New. 2021. Paperback. . . . . .

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. 6 x 9 inches. 336 pages. Far-ranging study of twentieth-century Ontario logging. Previous owner nameplate on title page. Very light wear on cover. Near fine condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 336 pages. This is #42 in the Social History fo Canada series. "In this far ranging study of twentieth-century Ontario logging, Ian Radforth traces decades of transition, from the rough-and-ready days of the camp described above to the development of a highly mechanized and closeley managed industry." ; 6 x 9 ".…

Condition: New. 2021. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Green softcover in great shape. No underlining or highlighting, pages clean and bright. Only light signs of use, without any noticeable blemishes. Binding solid, sturdy. 336 pp. A fascinating study on the conditions of Ontario loggers in the twentieth century. Each book is checked by a real-life bookseller, and is guaranteed to be as described. Ships from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Thanks.…

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Condition: good. Fast & Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.