The Last Spike
by Berton, Pierre
Pierre Berton, Canada's most widely read historian, was born in the Yukon and educated at UBC. Author of forty-seven books, he has received three Governor General's awards for nonfiction, two Nellies for broadcasting, two National Newspaper awards, the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, and the National History Society's first award for "distinguished achievement in popularizing Canadian history." He holds eleven honorary degrees, is a member of the Newsman's Hall of Fame, and is a Companion of the Order of Canada.
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The Last Spike: The Great Railway, 1881-1885
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Anchor Canada, 2001. Trade Paperback. As New. 25-17-6. In Very Good Condition. May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Edges. For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. In The Four Years Between 1881 And 1885, Canada Was Forged Into One Nation By The Building Of The Canadian Pacific Railway. The Last Spike Reconstructs The… Read more about this item Item Price
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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1971. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Courtney C.J. Bond (Maps). Companion to The National Dream. Hardcover in red cloth with railway spike silhouette pressed to the front board and gilt titling to the spine. Illustrated endpapers. Includes b&w Maps, Cast of Major Characters, Chronology, bibliographical… Read more about this item Item Price
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The last spike : the great railway, 1881-1885 / by Pierre Berton
by Berton, Pierre
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The Last Spike: The Great Railway, 1881-1885
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The Last Spike; The Great Railway 1881-1885
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Toronto, ONT, Canada: McClelland and Stewart Limited, 1971 McClelland and Stewart Limited, Toronto, ONT. 1971. Hardcover. Stated Second Printing. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: VG; chipping of jacket at head and tail; light rubbing to front and rear jacket. Orange cloth boards and spine with bright gilt lettering on spine and spike embossed on front… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Last Spike; The Great Railway, 1881 - 1885
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The Last Spike: The Great Railway, 1881-1885
by Pierre Berton
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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1972. Hardback in Dust Wrapper.. Very Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. A little wear to the edges of the dust wrapper with tape reinforcements to the spine ends, a little grubby at the panels. A little age-toning to the edges of the text block. The contents complete, clean and tight. . Hardback in… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Last Spike: The Great Railway 1881-1885
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THE LAST SPIKE: The Great Railway 1881-1885
by Berton, Pierre
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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1971. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 1st printing. Cloth. 478pp. Illus. Maps. Chronology. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Pictorial endpapers. The second volume of Berton's fine and engaging history of the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Fine in vg, lightly rubbed dj. Item Price
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The Last Spike: The Great Railway, 1881-1885
by Berton, Pierre
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The Last Spike: The Great Railway 1881-1885
by Berton, Pierre
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The Last Spike: The Great Railway, 1881-1885
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The Last Spike: The Great Railway, 1881-1885
by Berton, Pierre
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- 2001
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US: Anchor Canada, 2001. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. In the four years between 1881 and 1885, Canada was forged into one nation by the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Last Spike reconstruct s… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Last Spike : The Great Railway 1881-1885
by Pierre Berton
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- 1971
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Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1971. Hardcover. Good Condition. Dust jacket complete, but shows signs of wear, with rubbing, creasing and a few closed tears at edges. Contents free from notes or highlighting. Spine intact, bindings solid and secure. A good used copy without significant flaws. Publisher's note: "In the four years between 1881… Read more about this item Item Price
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