FOR SALE - Wests of Coles Island The story of the little village of Coles Island, New Brunswick and of its people

<>The Wests of Coles Island - The Story of a Family by W J West
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The story of the little village of Coles Island, New Brunswick and of its people and more particularly the story of an early settler of the village, John Jackson West and his descendants. The story begins with the American Revolution and continues on for a little more than two centuries. The author, William J. West was nearing the 90th year of his life as his book went to press in 1982. Illustrations by his daughter Mary West Pratt. Published in 1982. 227 pages 5 x 8 ½ . In very good condition.
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<>Book # 338Canadian Funds $34.95 <>Shipping $ 10.00 within North America
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Book 2079 $39.95 plus $10.00 shipping within North America. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket shows shelf and handling wear. Interior in very good condition.
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The author William J West was born in 1892 on a farm at Coles Island, Queens County. In his early life he worked as a farmer, a lumberjack, in a saw mill and clerked in a country store. He graduated from Mount Allison University and the Harvard Law School. He practiced law, became a politician in New Brunswick and was elected to the Legislative Assembly and became Attorney General. He was appointed a judge of the Divorce Court, Chancery Court and of the Appeal Division of the Supreme Court.

William J. West was nearing the 90th year of his life as his book went to press in 1982.

In the foreword, Robert A. Tweedie of Fredericton writes: "The book is written with honesty, compassion, humour and with a gentle understanding of family, friends and neighbours - and of life. It is the story of a family - the kind of family, and the kind of people who contributed greatly to the development and stability of New Brunswick. Life in those days was a serious business."

There are chapters on the Coles, John West, Mary Sargeson, Jane Small, Coles Island, steamboats, schools, churches and other topics.

For those who have roots in the Coles Island area or just want to get the feel of life in years long gone by, I would suggest reading, "The Wests of Coles Island, The Story of a Family" by W. J. West.