A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration
by Brereton, Lt.-Colonel F. S
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- Hardcover
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North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration, Brereton, Lt.-Colonel F. S.; William Rainey (illustrator). Published by Blackie & Son, London, Circa 1913, 8vo up to 9½" tall., 367pp. with six black and white plates. Blue boards with illustration front and spine, bevelled edges. In very good condition with toning to endpapers, light foxing to title page and an occasional light foxing spot in text. Contents are otherwise fine, without marking tears or folds and pages are tight. Boards have light edge rubbing; colors remain strong. A tale of adventure across the vast landscape and cultures of Canada. A scarce title in collectible condition.
Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Sadleir Brereton, (1872-1957) was a British Army medical officer and an author of children's books on heroic deeds conducted in the name of the British Empire. See pictures for additional available titles by Captain F.S. Brereton.
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- Title
- A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration
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- Brereton, Lt.-Colonel F. S
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- Used
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- Hardcover
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