Canoe Mates in Canada by St. George Rathbone | Afloat on the Sashkatchewan | Antique Children's Novel, circa 1910

Canoe Mates in Canada was written by St. George Rathbone, circa 1910 as part of his Pioneer Series of adventure novels for boys. According to the dust jacket...

"Cuthbert and his friend Eli have decided to go on an exploring trip down the Saskatchewan River, armed with the most modern weapons, camping equipment and canoes. Shortly after beginning the trip they meet with a mysterious Scotch Canadian boy whom they persuade to join their expedition. Together they foil the designs of a crooked timber thief and his half breed confederate, an assist in quelling a fire in the trading post. At last the trip is concluded and the mysterious past of their Canadian friend is unravelled."

BIXLEY NOTES
• Canoe Mates in Canada
• Written by St. George Rathbone
• Published by The Goldsmith Publishing Company
• Circa 1910
• 238 page, linen hardcover with dust jacket
• Measures 7 1/2" x 5"

VINTAGE NOTES
• In great condition
• Binding is nice and tight
• Hardcovers show almost no wear
• Dust jacket is a bit tattered with a few small tears along the edges and binding
• Pages have yellowed quite a bit
• Owner's inscription in pencil is partially erased on the inside front page
• Otherwise, pages are clean and unmarked

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