Boxtel John (2 results)
- Softcover
Seller: Werdz Quality Used Books, Winnipeg, CanadaWerdz Quality Used Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - As new
£ 15.03
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Paperback. Condition: As New. As New: "Three-storey Victorian mansion, fully furnished, in the beautiful setting of the Thousand Islands." The "mansion" on the St. Lawrence turned out to be a derelict farmhouse, but John recognized a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The couple left their secure teaching jobs and comfortable city l…ifestyle to pursue their passions for sculpture and art. With determination and humour, John and Rose survived that first year to look forward to many more on their island. From close brushes with death to moments of sheer euphoria. This is an intimate look into what we might all wish we had to fortitude to do.
Published by Artful Codger Press, Kingston, Ontario 2003
- Softcover
Seller: Riverwash Books (IOBA), Prescott, CanadaRiverwash Books (IOBA)
Contact seller4-star sellerCondition: Used
£ 11.55
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Add to basketSoftcover. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. 126 pp. Light edgewear. An intimate portrait of a couple chasing their dream. Boxtel and his partner gave up their Toronto city lifestyle to purchase and renovate an old farmhouse on Wallace Island, in the heart of the Thousand Islands. This is his account of the renovations,…and their first winter on the island. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
