The captivating story of Mary John (who passed away in 2004), a pioneering Carrier Native whose life on the Stoney Creek reserve in central BC is a capsule history of First Nations life from a unique woman's perspective. A mother of twelve, Mary endured much tragedy and heartbreak?the pangs of racism, poverty, and the deaths of six children?but lived her life with extraordinary grace and courage. Years after her death, she continues to be a positive role model for Aboriginals across Canada. In 1997 she received the Order of ...
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The captivating story of Mary John (who passed away in 2004), a pioneering Carrier Native whose life on the Stoney Creek reserve in central BC is a capsule history of First Nations life from a unique woman's perspective. A mother of twelve, Mary endured much tragedy and heartbreak?the pangs of racism, poverty, and the deaths of six children?but lived her life with extraordinary grace and courage. Years after her death, she continues to be a positive role model for Aboriginals across Canada. In 1997 she received the Order of Canada. This edition of "Stoney Creek Woman," one of Arsenal's all-time bestsellers, includes a new preface by author Bridget Moran, and new photographs. Shortlisted for the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize Now in its 14th printing.
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Fine. Size: 8x5x0; We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! SIGNED Canadian SOFT COVERED first edition, seventh printing. Signed on front end page by author. Published in 1992. Virtually no wear to covers. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. NO remainder mark.
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Very Good. Book. Signed by Author(s) VERY GOOD third printing softcover, SIGNED by the author on the half title page. Clean & tight, gently read, minor spine slant, light edge wear, a nice copy. 5.5" x 8.25", 142 pages, b&w illustrations. From the back cover: "Stoney Creek Woman is the extraordinary story of Mary John, a Native mother of twelve and member of the Carrier Indian Band living on the Stoney Creek Reserve in northern British Columbia.
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Good. 0889781974. 142 pages. The extraordinary story of a Native mother of twelve and member of the Carrier Indian Band living on the Stony Creek Reserve in northern British Columbia. Recounts the hardships endured by her people-racism, sickness, poverty-and her personal struggle to rise above them. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Black and white illustrations.; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; Stoney Creek Woman: Sai'k'uz Ts'eke: The Story of Mary John Carrier Indians Biography History Reserve Indians of North America British Columbia Stony Creek Indian Reserve 142 pages. The extraordinary story of a Native mother of twelve and member of the.