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A Candle in the Grub Box: The Story of Frank Jackson as Told to Sheila Douglass
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Unchaga Publishing, Keg River, AB, 1986
ISBN 10: 0919213685
ISBN 13: 9780919213685
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Soft cover
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Seller: Antiquarius Booksellers, Falkland, BC, Canada
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Frank Jackson was born in England in 1890, but came to the Peace River, British Columbia region as a teenager. The book recounts his struggle against the wilderness to establish a homestead and cattle business. It also describes the colourful characters he encountered through the years. vi, 144pp, ,photo illustrated, map. A very good copy showing light c over wear and previous owner's details to the verso of the front cover. Ships via inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail within North America, or via the USPS Media Mail, in card sleeve. From $5.00 to $8.50 depending on exact weight etc. Media Mail rates in the USA do not apply to Magazines. Those requiring Tracking in Canada will find postage considerably more. Tracking with all shipments to the USA. Image available if required. Overseas orders, Postage, at cost, determined by final weight and destination. Seller Inventory # 4402
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A Candle in the Grub Box
Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, Canada
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good ++. B/W Photographs (illustrator). 2'nd Printing. Frank Jackson came from England with his Dad to Medicine Hat, Alberta in 1904. As he grew up he followed the work trail to Ferintosh, Grimshaw, Keg River and Bashaw. It was the era of horse power and manual labour. His anecdotes cover cattle trading, hewing logs, freighting in the bush, line-cutting for the telegraph, and moving goods by river boat - events up to 1931. 4 sections of b/w photos complement TEXT. Cond : Paper wrapper is white, lettering is brown, front cover illustration. of three men and the grub box. Corners mostly sharp, very light wear to edges, spine fine. Almost UNsoiled. No names, tears, marks, creases nor folds. Binding tight, colours bright. Almost giftable ! QUote (p. 88) : " Acquenezi asked me if I would like some fish and I said, sure. After supper that night we took a packhorse to a creek that ran out of the lake, where Acquenezi had built a fish trap of willows. It was full of fish and we brought two panniersful back to camp. We had over ._._._. ." Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 015908
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A Candle in the Grub Box: The Story of Frank Jackson as Told to Sheila Douglass.
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Privately printed, 1977
ISBN 10: 0919213685
ISBN 13: 9780919213685
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Abbey Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 144 pages. A scarce title. Seller Inventory # 004344
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A Candle in the Grub Box: The Story of Frank Jackson as Told to Sheila Douglass
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Shires Books, 1977
ISBN 10: 0919213685
ISBN 13: 9780919213685
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Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: The Bookseller, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A little shelf wear. Ink gift inscription on title page. Otherwise a square, tight, unmarked book. 144 pp. Seller Inventory # 063666
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A Candle in the Grub Box: The Story of Frank Jackson as Told to Sheila Douglass
Published by
Unchaga Publishing, 1986
ISBN 10: 0919213685
ISBN 13: 9780919213685
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: The Bookseller, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A little shelf wear. Otherwise a square, tight, unmarked book. 144 pp. Seller Inventory # 063665
Quantity: 1 available
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A Candle in the Grub Box
Published by
Shires Books, Canada, 1977
ISBN 10: 0919213685
ISBN 13: 9780919213685
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Paperback
First Edition
Signed
Seller: RareNonFiction, IOBA, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. 144 pages. Signed and inscribed by Douglass upon title page. Black and white illustrations. Relates how Frank Jackson in 1904 left Southeastern England with his family for Medicine Hat, Alberta. This volume covers up to 1931. Card pocket inside front cover. No other library markings. Average wear. Binding sound.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; A Candle in the Grub Box *Signed By Author* Frank Jackson in 1904 left Southeastern England with his family for Medicine Hat, Alberta.; Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 15104897
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