The Bruce Beckons, The Story of Lake Huron's Great Peninsula
by Fox, W. Sherwood
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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Hardcover. Book is in Good condition, yellowed, shows age. Jacket is good, worn on edges, covered with plastic protector. 235 pgs. HISTORY LOCAL - ONTARIO - BRUCE PENINSULA. Overall Rating: GOOD CONDITION. SHIPS FROM ONTARIO.
Title: The Bruce Beckons, The Story of Lake Huron's Great Peninsula.Author: Fox, W. SherwoodPublisher: University of Toronto Press, Toronto, ON, 1952ASIN: B002NCX2PI
In his book, Dr. Fox speaks of flora, fauna, history, geography and the people of The Bruce with a charm and distinction that will "beckon" many readers to become lovers and explorers of Lake Huron's great peninsula. He speaks of the folklore, mystery and tales of shipwrecks, the story of the forest and the woodsman and his early sawmills, the great sky pilots of the new frontier, and the story of the settler and his struggle against forest, rock and soil, and of the guardian lilac by the cabin door, an emblem of undying hope.
Title: The Bruce Beckons, The Story of Lake Huron's Great Peninsula.Author: Fox, W. SherwoodPublisher: University of Toronto Press, Toronto, ON, 1952ASIN: B002NCX2PI
In his book, Dr. Fox speaks of flora, fauna, history, geography and the people of The Bruce with a charm and distinction that will "beckon" many readers to become lovers and explorers of Lake Huron's great peninsula. He speaks of the folklore, mystery and tales of shipwrecks, the story of the forest and the woodsman and his early sawmills, the great sky pilots of the new frontier, and the story of the settler and his struggle against forest, rock and soil, and of the guardian lilac by the cabin door, an emblem of undying hope.
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- PJ's Bookcase (CA)
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- Title
- The Bruce Beckons, The Story of Lake Huron's Great Peninsula
- Author
- Fox, W. Sherwood
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Date Published
- 1952
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario History, Ship Wrecks
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