Quebec, The French-Canadian Province: A Harmony of Beauty, History and Progress, published by the Roads Department (Tourist Bureau) (SC, 1927, both front and back covers of (?) simulated leather have separated from the rest of the book, $4)
Even with all its problems this a sweet book, filled with photos, drawings and all kinds of information. When flipping through the pages I came across this tidbit. "Here [in Quebec] are the most productive asbestos mines in the world. The strong, white, silky mineral fibre, which is textile and incombustible, is extracted from a green serpentine rock. To this unique combination of valuable qualities, asbestos owes its increasing demand in industry. It is very much in demand for the manufacture of packing, brake-lining, heat, and electric insulation, and in fire-proof fabrics and building material." (Everything, I guess, except for the lungs.)
Look for this fascinating look back to 1927 in the front glass case.
