Fewster Lysle (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Good++. First Edition. The introduction to this 94 page novel presents Saskatchewan as a model to the world where " so many races, creeds, religions, colours, ethnic or national origins'' can work together without racial discrimination. The hero of the story - recent immigrant Tom Ho. Read more about : gang plank, prairies, eating-place, boom-days, loneliness, Funny English, and Earl Bryce. UNillustrated. Cond : Boards are grey-buff with black lettering at spine. End-papers are white - if slightly toned. D.J. is deep green . cover art shows a husband and wife. Volume is square clean and bright. D.J. is complete but with significant edge wear. (Very few of these have survived. )Almost collectible !! Quote (p. 19) : " Earl and David, who had become fast friends, often walked and talked over future plans. One night, as theu strolled along the river, where the first crocuses were peeping up, Earl told David that he intended to enter ._._._. . ' Size: Octavo. William C. Ashman (cover) (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. The Book is in Near Fine condition. The Dust Jacket has several pieces missing, but what remains is very good. It is not price clipped ($2.50) and has a new mylar protective cover. (See the pics.) It is Stated First Edition on the Copyright Page and no reference to other printings; so, First Printing,1957. Signed and dated by the Author on the Title Page (January, 1958). Tom Ho waits at the airport. Soon, a plane from China will arrive carrying the wife he has not seen for twenty years and the grown-up son he has never seen. His little family will be united, but will they be able to integrate into this Canadian Prairie community whose culture and values are so different. Signed by Author(s).…