Drummond, A. M. / Gard, Robert E. , Eds

The Lake Guns of Seneca and Cayuga and Eight Other Plays of Upstate New York.

Ithaca. Ithaca: Cornell U Press, 1942. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Hardcover. No defects. Binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked. SIGNED ON TITLE PAGE by editor Drummond, who is also the author of the play named in the title. Regional plays set in upstate New York. 8vo - 8" to 9" tall. 273 pages. Signed by One Author. B3. Fine with no dust jacket.

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Book number: 17148

Keywords: Plays Theatre Production Drama Upstate New York

GARD, ROBERT E.: EDITOR; MACDONALD, J.K.; ADAM, FRANCOIS; PEARSON, ROBERT P.; SOARS, NORMAN

Alberta Folklore Quarterly, March 1945, Vol. 1, No. 1

Edmonton, Alberta: University of Alberta/Alberta Folklore and Local History Project, 1945. First Edition. Paperback. Illustrated by Low, Collin (cover art). This publication "aims to print authentic first hand accounts interpretative of the region and its people; to encourage the collection and preservation of the traditional materials of Alberta; and to help foster a literature indigenous to this part of the Canadian West." - from inside front cover. Contents: The Chinook Yark; Sayings heard in Alberta Ukrainian Homes; Klondikers; A Famous Alberta Yarn - told by Oliver Aldridge, son of Mountaineer Bill Aldridge; Potato Bugs; The Edmonton Overland Route to the Yukon; Duhamel (Battle River Crossing); Ghosts - Gus Erickson of the Westlock district had problems with them; Bob Edward's version of how Medicine Hat got its name; Bob Edwards and I; A Bob Edwards Yarn about the "Eye-Opener" race of 1906; Some Northern Trails; A Famous Alberta Yarn about a Russian settler who made his own harnesses from rawhide; A Fast Runner - fanciful tale of a young Englishman and his sheep roundup; Attention Alberta Writers - information about the Alberta Folklore and Local History Project; Interesting details of "The Outlaw", an Alberta newspaper in 1896. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. The first issue of this wonderful publication.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Alberta Folklore Quarterly, March 1945, Vol. 1, No. 1 first hand accounts interpretative of the region and its people; to encourage the collection and preservation of the traditional materials of Alberta; and to help foster a literature indigenous to this. Good .

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Book number: 711g1645

Keywords: 1945 . . 1 ; ; Canadiana

PERIODICAL. GARD, ROBERT E. (EDITOR)

Alberta Folklore Quarterly

Edmonton, University of Alberta. 1945. (Cloth) Very good plus. Contains "The Edmonton Overland Route to the Yukon". Vol.1 #1 March 1945.

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Book number: 107307

Catalogue: Literature And Fiction

Keywords: Literature, Canada, Canadian Prairies, Folklore

GARD, Robert E., and SEMMES, David

America's Players

New York, The Seabury Press, 1967. Hardcover. 8vo. Blue cloth, pictorial dust jacket. viii, 152pp. Very good/good minus. Minor paper discoloration along spine and back cover of dust jacket; ownership signature on front pastedown. First edition. Good basic history of American theatre "through its fascinating stories of 'players'. .

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Book number: 812

Catalogue: Books

Keywords: FILM THEATRE Film & Theater

GARD, ROBERT EDWARD

Beyond the Thin Line : A Personal Journey Into the World of Alzheimer's Disease

Madison, Wisconsin: Prairie Oak Press, 1992. First Edition: First Printing. Hard Cover. 148 pages: 5.75 x 8.75 in.: 0.8: KB#017032: Bookjacket / dustjacket now protected by a New Brodart Mylar Cover. Stated First Edition, First Printing. Dustjacket, boards and pages are clean, unmarked, bright, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "In a fictional synthesis, Gard traces the life of 'Harry McDare,' a patient in a skilled nursing facility rest home. Harry was a World War II prisoner of war and a participant in the infamous 1945 'Black March' of POWs from the Stalag Luft IV. A strong and well-liked figure during his military service and working career, Harry closes his life in the shadow of Alzheimer's. it is Harry's story - which has many parallels to that of a close friend of the author's - that forms the core of this enriching exploration.". Fine in Fine Dust Jacket .

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Book number: 017032

Keywords: Medical Alzheimer's Recent Acquisitions: : General Medical: : Mental Health

Gard, Robert E.,

Coming Home to Wisconsin.

Madison, WI, Stanton & Lee, (1982). VG PB. Author writes of himself and the state of Wisconsin. Bookstore stamp ft endpaper.

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Book number: BOOKS040167I

Catalogue: Biography

GARD, WAYNE; ULM, AARON HARDY; HIGH, STANLEY; BACON, ROBERT L.; NEIL, JUDGE HENRY; HUBBARD, SAMUEL; PHILLIPS, HENRY A.; FINGER, CHARLES J.; HOLMES, FRED L.

The Dearborn Independent - Chronicler of the Neglected Truth, June 19, 1926 - the New 'Real Estate Bond' Industry

Dearborn, Michigan: The Dearborn Publishing Co, 1926. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Illustrated by Clarke, W.W.; Fitzgerald, William O.; Honore, Paul. 32 pages. Features: The Queen of Kipling's Mandalay - article on Burma with photo of Supayalat and King Thibaw; The New 'Real Estate Bond' Industry (2nd article of 2) - First Mortgages on the Unknown Future Amount to Many Millions; A Good Look at Our Young People - analysis discloses that the newer generation is not deteriorating; Why Not Keep Faith with the Moro Race? - Justice is due to these people as well as to the other natives of Philippines - photo illustrated article on these people of Mindanao; What Has Become of Ben? - a boy whose restless gypsy blood made him an aimless wanderer; Mr. Henry Ford's Page - "Low wages shows poor management, poor finance, poor production"; Editorials - Senator Borah to the Lead, The Unitarian Women of the U.S, How important is news?, Which way is Coolidge going?, Anesthetic discovery at the University of Wisconsin; African Lions Roamed in Hollywood - discoveries indicate prehistoric game trail once extended from Old World to New; Why the Great Strike Failed - American gives vivid pictures of English lovel-headedness when millions of workers downed tools - article with photos; The Voyage of the Victoria - Westward Ho! (part 5 of a series); When General U.S. Grant Gathered Hides at Galena - for a time he forsook army life to engage in humble ways of earning a living in commerce; Ad for The Canal Band and Trust Co. of New Orleans; interesting piece about Jewish historian Josephus and his original text, in Aramaic, describing Jesus and his life; Mark Twain as Traveler (short article); New Oriental Limited ad features Glacier National Park; A Dance a Week - Positions of Feet in Dancing; Wild Flower Gardens - The Pansy King of Wisconsin, William Toole, Sr.; Fascinating illustrations of Pioneer tests in Aerostats (balloons). Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Dearborn Independent - Chronicler of the Neglected Truth, June 19, 1926 - The New 'Real Estate Bond' Industry Magellan Montgolfier Brothers Queen of Kipling's Mandalay - article on Burma with photo of Supayalat and King Thibaw; The New 'Real Estate. Good .

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Book number: 838g4915

Keywords: 19 1926 ' ' Kipling's ; ' Conspiracy Back Issues Travel Exploration & Adventure

GARD, Robert E.

Down in the Valley: Wisconsin Back Country Lore and Humor

Madison, Wisconsin House Ltd, 1971. Hardcover. Assisted by Mark Lefebvre. Photographs by Dale O'Brien. Oblong 8vo. Brown cloth, pictorial dust jacket. (180pp). Numerous illustrations. Near fine/very good. Ownership signature and address on front pastedown. First edition. .

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Book number: 853

Catalogue: Books

Keywords: HUMOR Humor & Folklore

GARD, Robert E.

A horse named Joe

New York, Duell, Sloan & Pearce, 1956. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in Good price-clipped dustjacket 1st.ed.. Illustrated by C.W.Anderson. Front hinge strained & probably re-glued; sellotape stains on pastedowns & dj flaps; small ownership label; Small surface loss to dust jacket front panel; dj worn at edges with spine a little faded; red crayon scribble (like '68') on illustration. Photo:http://cibimages.blob.core.windows.net/img-1/stand_5469_jpg.jpg.

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Book number: BOOKS054283I

GARD, ROBERT E

Johnny Chinook Tall Tales and True from the Canadian West

Edmonton, AB: M. G. Hurtig Ltd, 1971. Facsimile; Second Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 088830000X. DJ and boards show very light shelf wear.; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped. Map endpapers. ; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 360 pages; A collection of tall tales about historical Alberta.. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 20355

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: 088830000X Alberta Fiction::Canadian

GARD, ROBERT E.

Scotty's Mare

U.S.A. Duell, Sload and Pearce. 1957. Hardcover. Ill.: Bohrod, Aaron. Ex-Library, Usual library marks, overall wear. Several spots of soiling inside, covers have edgewear. Solid reading copy. Good/No Jacket.

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Book number: 38425

Catalogue: Children/Young Adult

Keywords: Bohrod, Aaron

Gard, Robert G.,

This Is Wisconsin.

Spring Green: Wisconsin House, 1969. Hardcover. One closed tear to DJ ; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 317 pages. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket.

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Book number: 17305

Catalogue: USA, Midwest

GARD, Robert E.

This Is Wisconsin

Spring Green, Wisconsin House, 1969. Hardcover. Small 4to. Blue cloth with gilt spine lettering, pictorial dust jacket. 317pp. Frontispiece, illustrations. Near fine/very good. Mild jacket edgewear and age toning; nonauthorial gift inscription on front pastedown. A tight and attractive early printing of this informal collection of Wisconsin history and folklore, boldly signed on the front flyleaf in black ballpoint by Gard. .

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Book number: 43195

Catalogue: Books

Keywords: Illinois & Midwest

Gard, Robert E.

This Is Wisconsin

Spring Green, Wisconsin, Wisconsin House, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. SIGNED by the author at first free endpaper. Sterling condition hardcover copy, with unbruised tips, tight binding, and clean internals, showing only very slight shelf- and edge-wear; not ex-library, with neither underlining nor highlighting anywhere. Vertical half-toning at rear paste-down owing to dust jacket flap opposite, and laid in at rear panel is "Love Affair With State," a column from "Jaunts With Jamie." Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, showing only very minor wear, not price-clipped. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. Extensive frontis matter, 317 pp. Rear panel blurb by none other than August Derlieth.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . Signed by Author. . Fine/Fine,

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Book number: 350925

Catalogue: Americana/Regional Interest

Keywords: Robert E. Gard|Midwest Americana Wisconsin signed

GARD, Robert E., and REETZ, Elaine

The Trail of the Serpent: The Fox River Valley -- Lore and Legend

Madison, Wisconsin House, Ltd, 1973. Hardcover. Small 4to. Tan cloth with brown spine lettering, pictorial dust jacket. xvi, 263pp. Numerous illustrations. Near fine/very good. Jacket lightly edgeworn; nonauthorial gift inscription on front pastedown. Tight, quite nice first edition. Recreation of Wisconsin historian Reuben Gold Thwaites' 1887 canoe journey. .

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Book number: 43196

Catalogue: Books

Keywords: Illinois & Midwest