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- PublisherBurns & MacEachern
- Publication date1976
- ISBN 10 0887680704
- ISBN 13 9780887680700
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages121
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CARIBOO RUNAWAY. --- Elva Parkhurst & brother in 1858-1864 British Columbia Canadian Frontier, GOLD in the Cariboo, TRUE hazardous adventure journey & search, Barkerville.
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Burns & MacEachern Limited., Don Mills, Ontario, Canada.
(1976)
ISBN 10: 0887680704
ISBN 13: 9780887680700
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: VERY GOOD Minus. Karen Muntean Cover & Interior Illustrations (illustrator). PBO (Paperback Original) True First Ed. 119 pages. Author was born & raised in Vancouver, the granddaughter of a former Gold Commissioner of the 1898 period; >>> Canadian Biography; >> "Back in 1858 when Elva Parkhurst was only seven years old her father left his family in Victoria, British Columbia to search for GOLD in the Cariboo. For six long years, the Parkhurst famiiy anxiously awaited his return in vain. Convinced he was still alive, Elva decided to go in search of him. With determination as her sole companion, 13 Year Old ELVA sets off on her hazardous journey, leaving Victoria disguised as a BOY; Soon, however, she has another companion - her young brother has caught up with hr. Travelling by ship, mule, and Oxen team, but mainly on foot, the children reach Barkerville, only to be confronted by new crises. This gripping adventure story with its carefully researched, handsome illustrations will fascinate young people in all parts of Canada." >>> Chapters; the Runaway, the Stowaway, Upstream to Fort Langley, Gateway to the Goldfields, Murder?, Redbeard, another Death, the Accident, in the Indian Villiage, Readbeard again, Road runs out, ah Sung, Father?, Elva gets a job, strangers on Horseback, Trickery, Hostage; >> RARE Title; >> minor 1/2" x 1-1/2" School Rubber stamp on front endpage; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 8667-1
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Cariboo Runaway
Published by
Burns & MacEachern Limited, Don Mills, Ontario Canada
(1976)
ISBN 10: 0887680704
ISBN 13: 9780887680700
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 136 mm X 215 mm. 121 pages. Ex library book. Seller Inventory # 073520
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Cariboo runaway
Published by
Burns & MacEachern
(1976)
ISBN 10: 0887680704
ISBN 13: 9780887680700
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Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. Book is in excellent condition, appears as new. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 121 pages. Seller Inventory # 141553
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