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Description “In this lyrical and honest memoir of growing up Quaker in the 1950s and turbulent ’60s in northwest U.S.A., Ellen Burt provides a rare glimpse into a childhood and adolescence centred in the Quaker community, with her imperfect and very human family” Helen Blum, librarian
Green Dragon Press, 1992
134 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 22 x 28 cm
Bibliothèque et Archives Canada / Library and Archives Canada entry
Répertoire de Vedettes-Matière
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Description Connecting the Kootenays: The Kootenay Lake Ferries is the authoritative history of a century of ferry service across Kootenay Lake. Historian Michael A. Cone follows the service from its genesis in 1921, when it first linked the East and West Kootenays together as part of the visionary Southern Trans-Provincial highway, right up until its…
Get started—in your own unique way—to document your memories, family histories, tales of workplace, home, friendships, spiritual life and many other topics. Steps are outlined for facilitators of groups or for individuals and 80 themes for exploration are included. Published by Kaslo Lifewriters.
Description When life in small-town Canada doesn’t go according to plan, Chris Brauer and his wife Paula sell their house and car, give away many of their belongings, and move to a country few at home know anything about. With two young children in tow, a thirst for adventure and faith in humanity, they move…
Polestar Press
Description Kootenay Colouring features landscapes from the West Kootenay region of BC. With mountains, wildflowers, glaciers, waterfalls, and more – the artwork captures local gems and popular destinations. Colour in the pages and dream of future adventures! 29 full-page images on 8.5″ x 11″ paper 4 postcards to colour, cut, and share High quality heavyweight…
Description For many, Ireland is the land of Riverdance and Claddagh rings. Sheep farmers with shillelaghs greeting you with a top-o’-the-morning. Gorgeous redhaired tavern maids pouring pints of the black stuff. Drunken nights of debauchery. But with his terrible sense of direction, and his willingness to go where the wind takes him, Chris Brauer discovers…
Description Shining out from glittering church icons, stained-glass windows, and classical European paintings Mary’s mysterious smile, in some way, touches all who view Her. Is it Her blessing, as we have been told? Or could it be a sweet memory still lingering on her lips that She has secreted away? This little story book tells…
Description Discover the magic of Mother Reindeer, ladybug wishes and mountain caribou! Join Mother Reindeer on her winter solstice flight to bring warmth and light back to everyone in the north. Delight in the detail and colours found on every page of this story. Learn interesting facts about mountain caribou and see photos of wild…
Reflecting on those who came before us, from many parts of the world, the Kaslo Lifewriters, their friends and family have captured vignettes and ancestral memories. Contributors include: Sara Cush, Gwen Hale, Natalie Weeks, Clarice Caywood, Wanja Twan, Molly Semenoff, Ursula Ringwald, Debra Barrett, Barb Neelands, Cynthia Cooper, Barb Douglas, Linda Portman, Mary Stickel, Peter…
Description A lyric essay about life and loss interwoven with stunning photographs of Kootenay Lake. Back Cover: “Part of my life’s work has been to truly understand the place where I live and the other creatures that dwell there with me. In my daily walks, I focus on the quiet, always changing occurrences of nature….
Description Ellen Burt navigates issues of family, land, love and loss with clarity and skill. Her beautiful poetic language tells the story of a family and a community within a very particular time and place. Although her book is nostalgic and often sad, it resonates with the energy that Ellen brought to her rural life,…