Rare Prairie History Book - Syrup Pails & Gopher Tails

📚 Syrup Pails and Gopher Tails: Memories of the One-Room School by John C. Charyk 📖 Third Printing, 1984 (originally published 1983) – Western Producer Prairie Books, Saskatoon This Canadian prairie classic captures the charm, grit, and humour of one-room schools on the Prairies. Packed with true stories, rare photos, and vivid memories, it’s a time capsule of rural life that’s long gone but never forgotten. ✔ Excellent condition – clean pages, solid binding, dust jacket intact ✔ Marked on one of the opening pages with the original collector’s name (authentic touch of history) ✔ Hard to find, especially in this shape ✔ A must-have for prairie history collectors, teachers, or anyone who grew up with syrup pails and chalkboards 💡 John C. Charyk was Alberta’s leading historian of rural education, and his books are prized by collectors across the Prairies. 💲 Asking $39 CAD (priced to sell quickly in Saskatoon) 📍 Pickup at 2302 Main st, Saskatoon ✅ Payment & Pickup Policy: • Cash or automatic e-transfer accepted • Items are first come, first serve unless you’re on the way immediately • I can hold for a few hours if you’re headed over right away • Longer holds only with prepaid e-transfer • Thank you for understanding! 👉 Check out my other listings for more rare books, collectibles, and unique finds. I’m always adding fresh treasures — follow me so you don’t miss out!