Nova Scotia from Gilt Edge Books

Toronto: The Ryerson Press, 1957 Chapter headings illustrated by Robert Chambers. The author's selection from a series of broadcast talks designed to revive memories of bygone days and events which have made Nova Scotia Canada's most storied province. Stories are written in easy conversational style. Contents include: The Oak Island Mystery - Buried Treasure, Sunken Ships - The Return… Read more

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1987 Foreword by Farley Mowat. Harold Horwood describes the land around his home in breathtaking prose. No city dweller will be able to read this book without a sign of envy at the life the author and his family have created in " One of the truly magical places on the earth". Dancing on… Read more

Halifax, Nova Scotia: Nimbus Publishing Limited, 1980 150pp. including bibliography and index. As Attorney General, Richard John Uniacke was unquestionably the most influential man in early 19th century Nova Scotia. He contributed greatly to the building of a stable and prosperous province. His lovely house at Mount Uniacke ( now open to the public as part of the Nova Scotia… Read more

Bass River, Nova Scotia, 1955 Stapled card covers. History of Bass River 1765 to 1955. The contents: The copy of Original Grant to James Fulton, Early History of Bass River and Castlereagh, Other Early Settlers, Early Life in Bass River, Religious Life and Churches ( United, Baptist, Nazerene and Church of England), Industries (Farming, Fishing, Lumbering, Shipbuilding, Dominion Chair Co… Read more

Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited, 1975 Foreword by Senator The Hon. Henry D. Hicks, C.C. Q.C.. More than any other region in North America, Cape Breton retains its Scottish heritage and character. In this lively tradition, stories are spun with delicate expertise, warmth and originality, and few rural GPs could tell of their experiences with more colour and… Read more

Chicago: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1903 Frontispiece - full-page photo of Rev. J.P. MacPhie, M.A. Contents provide twelve chapters - Palestine The Glory of All Lands - The Place of Egypt In The Bible - Going Up To Jerusalem - The Holy City Within The Walls - A Sabbath On The Mount of Olives - A Day At Bethlehem… Read more

Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited, 1978 Illustrated card covers. The textural core of this book is the detailed and gripping account of the explosion and its aftermath written by Archibald MacMechan, Director of The Halifax Disaster Record Office. The other half of the book consists of photographs and documents dealing with all aspects of the explosion and the enormous relief effort… Read more

Nova Scotia: Nimbus Publishing, 2001 Photo illustrated card covers.Talk About The Valley edited by Hilary Sircom. A book of essays originally written for broadcasting, by freelance writer and broadcaster Norman Creighton. In the Creighton brother's words and pictures a tapestry of Annapolis Valley life in times gone by, has been provided. The contents include: A map of Nova Scotia and… Read more

Toronto: Key Porter Books, 1993 'Bagman' is about ordinary men and women and a crooked system. " No one ever played Nova Scotia's brutal, bare-knuckle game of politics better than Tory bagman Donald Ripley. Even though it nearly destroyed him, he has survived to mortify the mighty and entertain the rest of us." (said by Stevie Cameron). … Read more

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1977 Ernest Buckler, acknowledged master of the novel (The Mountain and The Valley), short story (The Rebellion of Young David and Other Stories), and idyllic reminiscences (Ox Bells and Fireflies), adds to his list of literary successes by excelling in yet another genre.....the humerous collection. Sometimes frivolous, sometimes fanciful, always gently satirical, Buckler's light verse… Read more

Boston, Massachusetts: The Walking Magazine, 1993 Illustrated photo card covers. Coil bound. Cover photo by Wally Hayes "Balancing Basalt" on Long Island, near Tiverton (Digby Neck). 92 pp. Followed by a "Travelers Training Log " and index. Many full-page color photographs accompany text.. Soft Cover. As New.

Halifax: Nimbus Publishing Limited, 1988 This book consists of an introduction by Sherman Hines and eighty color plates by the well-known photographer.It is a photographic journey round the South Shore of Nova Scotia along the ighthouse Route to the Annapolis Valley. One of the most beautiful regions in North America is here portrayed by one of the leading artists of… Read more

Halifax, Nova Scotia: Petheric Press Ltd, 1985 This guide will be found to be a goldmine of wise council and an invaluable treasury of source facts... Except for a few Acadian references in Moncton, everything mentioned in 'Genealogical Research in Nova Scotia' may be found within Nova Scotia. 136 printed pages include Index of Surnames and Subject Index. Gift inscription… Read more

Sackville, New Brunswick: The Tribune Press Limited, 1979 Illustrated card covers. A richly detailed history of Bedford, Nova Scotia. Well illustrated with photos, one folding photo plate..."Site of Fort, 1948,".... two folding maps.... and one plate of "St.John The Evangelist - Lower Sackville, N.S." (church). All maps and plates in perfect condition. Book shows mild corner creasing to… Read more

Ottawa: King's Printer and Controller of Stationary, 1950 Card covers. National Museum of Canada Bulletin No. 117. Anthropological Series No. 29. This volume deals with the life, legends, customs, and beliefs of a particular section of the province. To a considerable extent Lunenburg County is a distinct ethnic unit, its people being largely descended from an original German stock.… Read more

Published By The Authority Hon. Harold Connolly, Minister of Trade and Industry, Nova Scotia No date ca1940's 114pp plus index. Illustrated with b/w drawings and a two-page map. Contents include: MicMac Indians, The Founding of Port Royal, The Founding of Halifax, Louisbourg, The Loyalists, Mary Celeste, Privateering, Port Royal National Park, Grand Pre Memorial Park, etc. Front cover illustrated with… Read more

Halifax, N.S: Nimbus Publishing, 1998 Illustrated card covers. Preface by the author. Sixteen very interesting chapters of mysterious sites in Atlantic Canada that are the subject of story, myth and song, notes and biography. Illustrated by plans, plots, diagrams and photos. An example of the contents: Liverpool Booty.... Sable Island.... The Money Pit.... Nolan's Cross.... Another Oak Island.... The Treasure… Read more

Windsor, Nova Scotia: Lancelot Press, 1977 Vol I 1975, includes a list of wrecks 1710-1875. Vol II 1977, includes a list of wrecks 1865-1956. Illustrated with b/w photos and map drawings. Vol I shows darkening to edge of cover Vol II cover illustration by F. Kirby. Both volumes clean and tight, Very Good Condition. First… Read more

Halifax: Nova Scotia Communications & Information Centre, 1979 Illustrated green card covers. A calendar of events which, in one way or another, relate to the day by day history of the province of Nova Scotia, from Cabot's landing on the northeast coast of Cape Breton in 1497 up to the present. A generous 'List of Plates' provided (51 full-page plates).… Read more

Halifax: Nimbus Publishing Limited, 1985 Illustrated card covers A generous list of illustrations provided. Foreword by Robert E. Kroll. An interesting read for any reader who enjoys early Halifax history. This book is an immaculate copy which promises to please.. First Edition. Soft Cover. As New.