Dreams of Fort Garry
Watson, Robert; Phillips, Walter J. (Wood Cuts)
Published by Stovel Company Ltd., 1931
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First Printing [1st Printing]. Limited Edition; 821/ 968. Signed by the author and artist. Octavo. Brown paper covered boards with dark brown wood cut illustration and lettering to front board. Solid brown endpapers. All edges untrimmed. Contains b/w wood cut illustrations throughout. Textblock is internally clean. 1931. Seller Inventory # FORT887800
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Title: Dreams of Fort Garry
Publisher: Stovel Company Ltd.
Publication Date: 1931
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: Limited Edition.
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Dreams of Fort Garry (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book paints a vivid picture of life at Lower Fort Garry, a historic stone fort nestled along the Red River in what is now Manitoba, Canada. Through evocative verse and detailed historical notes, the author transports readers to a bygone era, capturing the essence of the fur trade and the vibrant community that thrived within the fort's walls. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a changing nation, as European settlers and Indigenous peoples navigated a complex relationship. Readers encounter a cast of characters, from the Chief Factor's daughter to the intrepid voyageurs who braved treacherous journeys, their lives interwoven with the rhythms of the seasons and the pulse of the fort. Themes of love, loss, resilience, and community spirit resonate throughout the poems. The author's firsthand knowledge and meticulous research bring historical events like the Red River flood of 1852 and the Riel Rebellion to life, offering a nuanced understanding of the challenges and triumphs that shaped the region. Ultimately, this book offers a poignant reflection on the enduring legacy of Lower Fort Garry and its role in the tapestry of Canadian history. The stories within its pages serve as a testament to the human spirit and the power of place to shape our collective memory. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282575441_0
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Dreams of Fort Garry : an epic poem on the life and times of the early settlers of Western Canada, complete with glossary and historical notes 1931 [LeatherBound]
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1931 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 74 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 74. Seller Inventory # LB990080694162
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Dreams of Fort Garry (Classic Reprint)
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Dreams of Fort Garry
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Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg
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Seller: Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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1999. (4to staplebound) Near fine. 7pp. Black & white and color illustrations. Locale: Lower Fort Garry--Manitoba; Manitoba; Prairie Provinces; Western Canada. (Art--Canada, Art--Canada, Exhibition Catalog--Canada, Exhibition Catalog--Winnipeg Art Gallery). Seller Inventory # 145106
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Dreams of Fort Garry
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The Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1999
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Stapled Wraps. First Edition, First Printing. pp. 7. 4to., measuring 9.5" x 11". Illustrated, twice-stapled, self-wrappers. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, facsimiles, photographic reproductions. Bright, clean, and unmarked; as new. See OCLC #1223536404. Not found in Peel, BAC/LAC, University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections, et al. Seller Inventory # 5520
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Dreams of Fort Garry Classic Reprint
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Dreams of Fort Garry; An Epic Poem on the Life and Times of the Early Settlers of Western Canada, Complete with Glossary and Historical Notes
Published by
Stovel Company Limited, Winnipeg
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Hardcover
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Seller: Spafford Books (ABAC / ILAB), Regina, SK, Canada
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1931, limited edition. (Cloth) Near fine. 63pp. 8 vo. Illus. Boxed as issued. No. 852 or 818 SIGNED by author and by artist, Walter J. Phillips. Peel(3) 5592. Seller Inventory # 108892
Dreams of Fort Garry
Published by
Stovel Company, Winnipeg, 1931
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Hardcover
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Seller: Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Very good. 63 p. 24 cm. B&w line drawings. Brown paper covered boards. Title written on spine in ink. Number in ink on rear cover and rear pastedown endpaper. Bookplate on front pastedown. A little darkening to edge of half title. Blind stamp of bookplate owner on title page. Glosary and notes at rear. Edition of 968 of which this is no. 917, signed by both author and artist. Seller Inventory # 135320