When Woodsmen of the West first appeared in 1908, most readers could not relate to its rendering of the rough edges of logging-camp life. M. Allerdale Grainger refused to sentimentalize the West - he drew from life. While his dramatic and loosely structured tale is at heart a love story, it also tells of what happens when the novel's British narrator encounters a small-time logging operator whose obsession with lumber is matched by his lust for power over other men. Today the novel is recognized as marking a significant ...
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When Woodsmen of the West first appeared in 1908, most readers could not relate to its rendering of the rough edges of logging-camp life. M. Allerdale Grainger refused to sentimentalize the West - he drew from life. While his dramatic and loosely structured tale is at heart a love story, it also tells of what happens when the novel's British narrator encounters a small-time logging operator whose obsession with lumber is matched by his lust for power over other men. Today the novel is recognized as marking a significant shift in fiction written in and about the Canadian West. The accuracy of its detail makes it one of the finest examples of local realism in Canadian writing. It is also a fascinating chronicle of conflicting personalities, and of the genius of British Columbia hand-loggers, the culture of camp life, and the intrigues and corruption of the lumber business at the turn of the century. The New Canadian Library edition is an unabridged reprint of the original text, complete with the original photographs.
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Fine. Size: 7x4x0; Octavo, 8 1/2" tall, 199 pages, stiff illustrated wraps. A near fine clean, neat, soft cover with little shelf wear; gently read, binding tight, paper white.
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Near Fine. 0920663311. Slight corner curl to fore corner; A near-fine volume. Illustrated with a few B&W photos taken from the 1908 1st edition.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 216 pages; "The treasured classic in a new format, now with all the photographs that appeared in the original edition of 1908. Woodsmen of the West is a spirited and engaging novel about logging up the British Columbia coast in the early days. It is a tale of winding inlets, little logging camps perched at the feet of towering mountains, and the legendary, hard-working and hard-living men who swing the axes and hauled on the saws, and spent their lives among the mighty trees."
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Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
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Good Condition. Light shelf and corner wear. Text appears clean. Binding is in good sturdy condition. Looks nice. 199 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; ISBN: 0940242354. ISBN/EAN: 9780940242357. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561013816.
