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The Real Winnie - A One-of-a-Kind Bear (Paperback, 2nd Printing) Loot Price: R270
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The Real Winnie - A One-of-a-Kind Bear (Paperback, 2nd Printing): Val Shushkewich

The Real Winnie - A One-of-a-Kind Bear (Paperback, 2nd Printing)

Val Shushkewich

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The story of Winnie, the real Canadian bear that captured the heart of Christopher, son of A.A. Milne, and became immortalized in the Winnie the Pooh stories, is told against the backdrop of the First World War. In August 1914, a Canadian soldier and veterinarian named Lieutenant Harry Colebourn, en route to a training camp in Quebec, purchased a black bear cub in White River, Ontario, which he named Winnipeg. First a regimental mascot for Canadians training for wartime service, Winnie then became a star attraction at the London Zoo, and ultimately inspired one of the best-loved characters in children's literature. For those many generations of readers who adored Winnie the Pooh, and for those intrigued by the unique stories embedded in Canadian history, this book is a feast of information about a one-of-a-kind bear set during a poignant period of world history. Today Winnie "lives on" at the London Zoo, in White River and in Winnipeg. Her remarkable legacy is celebrated in many ways - from statues and plaques to festivals and museum galleries.

General

Imprint: Natural Heritage Books
Country of origin: Canada
Release date: September 2005
First published: September 2005
Authors: Val Shushkewich
Dimensions: 203 x 203 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 96
Edition: 2nd Printing
ISBN-13: 978-1-896219-89-9
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Children's literature studies
Books > Humanities > History > American history > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns
Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > General
Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > First World War
Books > History > American history > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > History > World history > From 1900 > First World War
LSN: 1-896219-89-6
Barcode: 9781896219899

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