When W.O. Mitchell died in 1998 he was described as "Canada's best-loved writer." Every commentator agreed that his best - and his best-loved - book was Who Has Seen the Wind. Since it was first published in 1947, this book has sold almost a million copies in Canada. As we enter the world of four-year-old Brian O'Connal, his father the druggist, his Uncle Sean, his mother, and his formidable Scotch grandmother ("she belshes...a lot"), it soon becomes clear that this is no ordinary book. As we watch Brian grow up, the ...
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When W.O. Mitchell died in 1998 he was described as "Canada's best-loved writer." Every commentator agreed that his best - and his best-loved - book was Who Has Seen the Wind. Since it was first published in 1947, this book has sold almost a million copies in Canada. As we enter the world of four-year-old Brian O'Connal, his father the druggist, his Uncle Sean, his mother, and his formidable Scotch grandmother ("she belshes...a lot"), it soon becomes clear that this is no ordinary book. As we watch Brian grow up, the prairie and its surprising inhabitants like the Ben and Saint Sammy - and the rich variety of small-town characters - become unforgettable. This book will be a delightful surprise for all those who are aware of it, but have never quite got around to reading it, till now.
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William Kurelek. Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A. : McClelland & Stewart Ltd (A Douglas Gibson Book), 1991 Book. Illus. by Kurelek, William. Near Fine. Hardcover. Near Fine (some light foxing marks on book edges, none in text) in Near Fine Jacket (now in protector).
Add this copy of Who Has Seen the Wind to cart. $32.99, very good condition, Sold by Russell Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Victoria, BC, CANADA, published 1991 by McClelland & Stewart.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Size: 10x8x0; The Text Has Remarks Or Highlights Inside. The Dust Jacket Is Not Price Clipped. Creased At The Outer Edgeswith Some Small Tears And Is Missing Some Large Fragments. Signed Mitchell And William Kurelek " This Is #13. Mitchell Gift Inscription Signed And # By Mitchel. Signed "Regards To Litty Mitchell #13 Nov 10 / 1976", Kurelek Signed At The Half Title Page Lower Edge. based on your address. -We can ship from USA and Canada. Specializing in academic, collectible and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.
Most Americans have a greater familiarity with European Literature or even Latin American Literature than any writing from Canada. This is regrettable! W. O. Mitchell was an important Canadian author of the post war period, and his writing should be promoted in the States for its quality and its unique description of the Canadian Prairie. This is his first book.
ModelAEraLady
Mar 4, 2010
The Wind
This is a good book, but not a captivating read. It is one where you will take your time finishing.
