The Wilderness Told Me

First-person account of life in the Caribou Country wilderness of British Columbia by the author, who was brought there as a young bride in 1912. Long handwritten inscription on the second blank page calls it "the only true lived story ever published in the North by all local talent,'' & describes the book's presentation to Queen Elizabeth in 1971 while on a visit to BC. A small penned note at bottom of title page describes the origins of the moose sketched there. Written in 1964 & first published in 1970, this is a Second Printing from Apr. 1971. In 151 pages with black-and-white photos throughout. With green cloth-covered boards & gilt lettering to front & spine, this hardcover is in Near Fine condition: completely clean, binding strong & square, pages white & unmarked. Two small dots to bottom edge of front cover. The unclipped DJ is downgraded to VG due to minor edgewear & slight darkening to white areas, light soil, a few tiny chips & spots. Nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Spartan Printing & Advertising Ltd.

Year: 1971

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

Address: 7525 Olive Place La Mesa, California

Website: https://www.gargoylebooks.net

Country: United States