Working North: DEW Line to Drill Ship (Signed) - Ranson, Rick

SIGNED BY RICK RANSON on title page; Clean, tight, unmarked; slight wear to inside corners; otherwise spine straight and uncreased; appears unread; See the North as few have seen it - through the eyes of author Rick Ranson as he worked on the DEW Line and drill ships in the Arctic. In this book, the characters, landscapes, and perils of the North combine with its beauty and mystery to create rich, fascinating tales. The stories Ranson collected while working as a welder include staking out a polar bear, dealing with racist co-workers, reviving deserted ships, harbouring defeated adventurers, fighting the tedium of isolation, and welding in the bowels of a sinking ship. What sets Ranson's story apart from others is his perspective as a participant. He skillfully recreated northern experiences in strong, crisp stories that are humorous, quirky, and unique.
Near Fine
Soft cover
NeWest Press
2003
Edmonton, AB