Chief Straight Tongue: The Story of Deane Finlayson - SIGNED

Details: Up for sale is a signed, First Edition hardcover copy of Chief Straight Tongue. If you live on the mid-island, your daily routine has almost certainly been shaped by Deane Finlayson. Ever shopped at Woodgrove Centre? Hiked the waterfront trails at Neck Point or Piper's Lagoon? Driven the Nanaimo Parkway bypass, caught a show at the Port Theatre, or walked past the Cameron Island development downtown? Finlayson was the driving force behind all of them. Written by local author Donna Dash (former Director of Marketing for Woodgrove Centre), this biography weaves together the colorful life of a true British Columbia heavyweight. It covers his early days in the RCAF, his time leading the B.C. Conservative Party, his deep ties to local First Nations (who bestowed the honorary title "Chief Straight Tongue"), and his massive real estate developments in the Hammond Bay area. It’s a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at how modern Nanaimo was built, complete with the fierce political battles and city council showdowns that came with it. Features: Title: Chief Straight Tongue: The Story of Deane Finlayson (Land Developer & Community Builder) Author: Donna Dash Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket Edition: First Edition (2004) Special Attribute: SIGNED copy Condition: Used - Good. The hardcover binding is solid, pages are clean, and the dust jacket is fully intact with standard minor shelf wear. Price & Terms: Price: $20 Location: Door pickup in Nanaimo, BC Product details By Donna Dash Publisher : Deane Finlayson Publication date : Jan. 1 2004 Edition : First Edition Language : English ISBN-10 : [hidden information] ISBN-13 : 978-[hidden information] Item weight : 839 g