Author: PARKIN, TOM
Title: Wetcoast Words - a Dictionary of British Columbia Words and Phrases
Description: Victoria BC: Orca Book Publishers, 1989. First Edition. Paperback. ISBN: 0920501303. Illustrated by Collings, Steve. 156 pages. "Few British Columbians will be able to study this dictionary without being reminded of the way their fathers, uncles, and grandfathers spoke about things. The words ring true to the days when we were hewers of wood and drawers of water, and saw nothing particularly wrong with such tasks, even rating them as more honourable than such modern pursuits as enforcing laws against solitaire players who cheat. Preverves almost 700 words which over the years have helped the people of this province to understand it, themselves, and their neighbours." - from Foreward. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding sound. Possible cigarette odour. Quality copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; WetCoast Words - A Dictionary of British Columbia Words and Phrases English Language Dialects. Good .

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