Sandon

May, Dave

Language: English

Published by Self Published, Kaslo, 1987

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Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, CanadaWagon Tongue Books

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SUBTITLED : `The Mining Centre of the Silvery Slocan '. These 212 pages of British Columbia history open with a note about the 1820's discovery of galena near Riondel. LEARN more about : Rosebery, Kaslo, pack train, Utica mine, Rossland, Daylight Tunnel, Payne vein, Zwicky, Buchanan Lookout, bog manganese, and John Finch. The author has signed the half-title. INDEX at back. Text assisted by b/w archive photos and several drawings of mining techniques. Cond : Buff coloured paper wrapper with black lettering. Cover photo is an 1898 view of downtown Sandon. Tight in binding. No marks in text block. Minimal wear. Flies open slightly. Excellent reference copy. QUote (p. 34) : " Before the strike, all the mining camps were flourishing and humming with activity. Two rival railroads, both advertising `the shortest route to the Slocan fought for the mining trade. As the ore wagons ._._._. . ".

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Title
Sandon
Author
May, Dave
Publisher
Self Published, Kaslo
Publication year
1987
Condition
Near Fine
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
Illustrator
B/W Photographs
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
2nd Printing

Wagon Tongue Books

Linden, AB, Canada

2-star seller

AbeBooks seller since November 4, 1999

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I am a small home-based business so I may be difficult to reach by phone. I'm in the Mountain time zone. I've been passionate about books for approximately 30 years. Thank you for thinking Wagon Tongue.

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western canadiana, ephemera & rarities, horse and horse-related, cowboy stuff, indians and North American first peoples, things that catch my eye - including (non)books, mere bagatelles

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