Rare 1931 God in the Jungles Rev Andrew Roddan Vancouver Depression History Book

Rare original 1931 copy of God in the Jungles: The Story of the Man Without a Home by Rev. Andrew Roddan of Vancouver's First United Church. This scarce publication documents the lives of homeless and unemployed men living in Vancouver's Depression-era "jungles" and is an important piece of British Columbia social history.

Roddan, often known as Vancouver's "Apostle to the Poor," wrote with remarkable compassion about the struggles of transient men during the Great Depression. The book serves as a firsthand account of poverty, unemployment, homelessness, and the Social Gospel movement in Canada during one of the country's most difficult economic periods.

This original softcover edition retains the period advertising price of "60 cents, two for one dollar" and includes a stamped signature on the first page. A fascinating collectible for historians, researchers, Vancouver enthusiasts, and collectors of Canadiana.

Original vintage 1931 softcover. Cover shows age-related wear consistent with nearly 100 years of age. No major rips noted. Stamped signature on first page. Pages remain intact and readable. Please review all photos carefully for condition details.

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