Amity Harbor Library - Greenwood, British Columbia
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The Greenwood Public Library was used as the Amity Harbor Library mentioned in the book by David Guterson: "Snow Falling on Cedars". It is located at 346 South Copper Street.
Waymark Code: WMGXDY
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 04/20/2013
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"Snow Falling on Cedars" is a story about a Japanese-American accused of murder on a remote island in Puget Sound.
The story reveals truths and memories of when Japanese-Americans were forced to relocate to internment camps after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Ishmael, reporter and editor of the local newpaper, recalls the pirates he read about in illustrated books his father brought him from the Amity Harbor Public Library.
The Amity Harbor Library is also a location site for the movie, "Snow Falling on Cedars".
In 1942, 1,200 Japanese Canadians were sent to Greenwood as part of the Japanese Canadian internment.
Short Description: Amity Harbor Libary was were Ishmael's father brought him books about pirates.
Book Title: Snow Falling on Cedars
First Year Published: 1994
Author's Name: David Guterson
Name of Waymarked Item: Amity Harbor Library, aka Greenwood Public Library
Location of Item: 346 South Copper Street
More Information:
Ishmael, reported and editor of the local newpaper, recalls the pirates he read about in illustrated book his father brought him from the Amity Harbor Public Library.
Admission Price?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Link to more information about the book or waymarked item.: [Web Link]
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