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This book presents the origins of the names and the histories of the majority of the communities in Ontario, presented in alphabetical order for easy reference. A fascinating look at the history of Ontario and its unique place names. The perfect book for anyone interested in local, Ontario history and possibly of use to those interested in genealogical research.
This copy is in As New condition with a dust jacket in Near Fine condition.

Following on from volume I, this second volume of Places in Ontario by Nick and Helma Mika continues to present the origins of the names of various regions in Ontario as well as their histories. A fascinating reference book for those interested in Ontario history or even genealogy.
This volume is in Near Fine condition. It is missing its dust jacket, and there are some small paint stains on the cover, but otherwise the book is in perfect condition.

A novel of the small town rural life of the Canadian prairies in the early 20th century, written after the author had lived there for sixteen years. The dedication reads, "The story of an Agricultural Country is the story of its small towns - To these, and to all those who dwell therein, this book is humbly dedicated." Presumed first edition. In Good condition, with some age related wear and staining to cover and pages, though the text is entirely legible. Some mild foxing to the rough cut pages. Previous owner's signature on title page.

James Reaney (1926-2008) was a Canadian poet and playwright. Emerging onto the scene in 1949 with his book of poetry entitled The Red Heart, Reaney would go on to challenge the expectations set by his first foray into poetry by producing innovative and unexpected works. In addition to his poetry, he was also a successful teacher, as well as a lyricist, musician, and painter. In his poetry he particularly focused on life in rural areas and small communities.
This collection edited by Germaine Warkentin was the first significant collection of Reaney's poetry. It is divided into the following sections: I. Poems 1945-49; II. The Red Heart; III. Poems 1951-60; IV. A Suit of Nettles; V. Poems 1960-65; VI. Twelve Letters to a Small Town; VII. The Dance of Death At London, Ontario; VIII. Two Chapters from an Emblem Book; IX. Some Dramatic Verse 1953-71.
This volume is in near fine condition, however it does not have its dust jacket.

Muhammad Iqbal, also known as Allama Iqbal (b. 1877) is the national poet of Pakistan. Having studies philosophy, English literature, and Arabic, he would go on to write the famous Sare Jahan se Achccha Hindostan Hamara which was taken up as a national expression of opposition to the British Raj in India in particular, but also in what is now Pakistan and Bangladesh as well.
He is known for his poetry in Urdu and Persian, and so emblematic was his poetry of that part of the world that was known as Shair-e-Mashriq, "the poet of the East." In this translation of his Urdu poems into English, Victor Kiernan (1913-2009), who was an emeritus professor at the University of Edinburgh, sought to introduce the work of this important author to the English-speaking world. It contains a selection of poems from all three of Iqbal's Urdu publications, which were chosen so as to provide best a complete picture of that which makes Iqbal's poetry special.
The volume is in fair condition, with a dust jacket that is also… Read More

This volume is part of the Oxford Standard Authors series. Created in 1904, this series provided editions of the mainstays of English literature for middle class readers. This particular volume of the poetry of Robert Browning includes all his works written from 1833 to 1868. The book is in very good condition, with a dust jacket in good condition. The dust jacket has some wear and tears to the top edges and to the corners, and is price clipped. There is also some age-related discolouration on the spine in particular and some mild staining to the back of the dust jacket. The tops of the pages are coloured a lovely blue-grey.

As described on its website, the Porcupine's Quill "is an artisanal book publisher that values the art and craft of the book in form and content" located in Erin Village, Ontario. Well-known and respected as a publisher of new Canadian writers, the Porcupine Quill was founded in the 1970s and has gone on to publish a variety of works, including four by authors who would go on to be nominated for the Governor General Awards.
Edited by Porcupine's Quill editor John Metcalf and publisher Tim Inkster, the Reader is a collection of short stories and anecdotes by the authors who have had an association with the press over the course of its history and provides. Providing something of a behind-the-scenes account of the publisher, it is described as "a tonic for the literary voyeur."
This copy is in as new condition and is signed by John Metcalf on the title page.

The Prince and the Pauper, which tells of Prince Edward Tudor of Wales and the pauper Tom Canty, whose uncanny resemblance allows they to switch places and learn about each others lives, was the first foray into historical fiction for Mark Twain. It also served as a vehicle for commentary on social injustice.
This copy is in Good condition. There is an inscription reading "To Rhoda, From Elizabeth Dec.1944" on the front endpapers as well as a sticker, and the pages also show some age-related discolouration. The binding is tight and the text is entirely legible. There is some bumping and wear to the boards and the cloth covering them, and the dust jacket is in Fair condition, being very faded and having some tears, particularly in the corners and at the top of the spine.

A sequel to Holmes' The Autorcrat of the Breakfast-Table. A collection of essays that had originally appear in The Atlantic. This example is in Good condition. There is some wear to the edges of the spine and some staining on the covers. A small dent in the top of the back cover. The ribbon bookmark is present, but has been detached, and it has stained the pages between which it is. There is some light staining to the bottom corners of the first three pages, and some of the early pages have separated slightly at the bottom or top, but are otherwise secure. The gilt top edges of the pages are in excellent condition. There is gold lettering and designs on the spine and the front cover. Binding is tight, with no loose pages. 331 pages, with index.

A collection of poetry by Canadian poet Michael Dennis, who was a key figure in the poetry scene in Ottawa in the 1980s. His poems appeared in over seven hundred publications, and he published a number of poetry collections as well as performing often in Ottawa alongside other fixtures of the 1980s Ottawa poetry scene. This particular collection is of interest as it was the first one published by Not One Cent of Subsidy Press, and is made up of poems written while Dennis was in the window of the Avenue Bookshop in Ottawa. This volume is in Very Good condition, with some scuffing to the edges of the spine and the corners.