Not for Gold Alone

Joubin, Frank

Published by Deljay, Toronto, 1986

About this Item

SUBTITLED : ` Memoirs of a Prospector '. Page 2 of this 493 page biography explains why a wrestler's instincts, though set aside for forty years, can still\ come in handy. LEARN more about : Cayenne, Sinnamary River,Musketeer Mine, Adams Plateau, Stampede John, Bootlegger's Bay retreat, Cadwallader Belt, Barranquilla, Bralso Development, gunfire, field survey, mica, reserves, ingot, Afghanistan, chrome-ore, `Limey' Green, Ginger Coote,Cyrus Eaton, Grant McConachie,and Pugwash Conferences. The author spent most of his young life around Victoria, British Columbia - where the harbour fascinated him. INDEX at back and section of b/w photographs at center.1989 dedication by Franc R. Joubin to a fellow geologist on half-title. Cond : Boards are blue with gilt lettering at spine. End-papers are world maps showing Joubin's varied interests. D.J. is red with gilt lettering. Volume tight, bright, square and clean. Minimal wear. No marks. D.J. has a noticeable rub to front. Else collectible ! ! QUote (p. 147) : " The camp buildings were all made of bamboo and other dried reeds, with plank floors and steps. Those for white personnel were all built on stilts elevating them five or more feet above ground. The building i occupied was ._._._. . ".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Not for Gold Alone
• Publisher: Deljay, Toronto
• Publication Date: 1986
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: B/W Photographs
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed By the Author