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1992746c6455Canada: Douglas and McIntyre 1992. Book. Illus. by Fiegehen Gary: Photographer. Fair. Hardcover. First Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 131 pages. Reference notes. Recommended reading list. List of colour plates. Index. "Reveals much of Captain Vancouver's personality life aboard his ships the techniques of mapping and his views of the native peoples he encountered. Historical engravings and maps reproduced directly from the first edition of Vancouver's famous account of his voyage richly illustrate the land and events. These are enhanced by over 30 stunning colour photographs taken especially for this book." - from dust jacket. Usual library markings. Bookseller's label on half-title page. Average wear. Front free endpaper removed. Binding sound. Douglas and McIntyre Hardcover
1990317G0597Vancouver British Columbia Canada: Talonbooks Ltd. Fair in Fair dust jacket. 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. 0889222835 . 176 pages. Footnotes. Oblong 9.25" x 12.25". A collection of vintage photos by Leonard Frank who documented the development of British Columbia. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A worthy reference copy of this wonderful compilation.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; An Enterprising Life - Frank Leonard: British Columbia Photographs 1895-1944 History Vancouver Victoria Port Alberni Barkerville Motorcars Ships Sailing Vessels Bridges Bridge Construction Harbours Important Buildings Native Peoples . Talonbooks Ltd hardcover
1974816h6095Alberta: Publisher Not Stated. Very Good. 1974. Edition Not Stated. Paperback. "Accounts of Fort Normandeau and its immediate surroundings have been brought together." - page 2. Sections include: The Story of Fort Normandeau; The Great Adventure; Trading With The Stoneys; The Three Forts; Terror At The Indian Industrial School; First Red Deer School; Common Misconceptions; The Aftermath; Report of Inspector Perry North-West Mounted Police. Undated but appears to be circa 1974. 52 page stapled booklet in beige covers. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Unmarked with light wear. A quality copy of this interesting history.; 8vo . Publisher Not Stated paperback
1990115a8339Canada: Eagle Point 1990. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 200 pages. Black and white illustrations. A logger-pilot's interesting recollections of his involvement in the development of Canada's west coast. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Eagle Point Paperback
197664601823Ottawa: Lands Directorate Environment Canada 1976. Book. Illus. by Skoda Louis. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 63 pages including bibliography and black and white illustrations. Text provides a commentary on the cultural and political forces which shape both the process of urbanization and its influence on the utilization of resources. A massive 40"x58" wall map stored in sleeve plays a mutually supportive role by providing background information documenting the dynamic urbanization process and presenting an analysis of relevant material. Together they provide an interesting collection of information concerning urban growth and its impact in the Strait of Georgia Region. Moderate wear to book. Map in excellent condition. Nice copy of this excellent and now historical reference. Lands Directorate, Environment Canada Paperback
1991724j0512Merritt B.C.: Sonotek Publishing Ltd. Very Good. 1991. First Edition. Paperback. 092906903X . Signed by author upon half-title page. A detailed one-hundred year history of the schools in the Boundary district of south-central British Columbia. Discusses Sons of Freedom Doukhobors displaced Japanese internees student protests and much more. 144 pages. Bibliography and Index. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Sonotek Publishing Ltd. paperback
199571507203Nanaimo BC Canada: Sunporch Publishing. Good. 1995. First Edition. Paperback. 0969946805 . 337 pages including index. Known by millions as the Admiral of the Bathtub fleet Frank Ney lived life to the fullest. Step aboard his magic ship and ride the waves through his incredible life. Glossy illustrated cover. Moderate wear. Please note: binding has split at page 41.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; CANADA BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY GENERAL Frank Ney : A Canadian Legend Mayors British Columbia Biography Nanaimo Vancouver Island Veteran Real Estate Developer 337 pages including index. Known by millions as the Admiral of the Bathtub fleet Frank Ney Liv . Sunporch Publishing paperback
198783700660Canada: Earth Embassy/Wise 1987. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 316 pages. "By providing only a glimpse of northern people's own statments and the problems of uranium mining this book proves that the real 'outside agitators' are the mining companies." - from introduction. "We as a society have failed the Wollaston Lake community in the basic human right to information and to health. We are multiplying comparable self-destructive behaviors all over the world. Please read on because the story of Wollaston Lake is our own story the story of our land our food and our brothers and sisters." - from Foreward by Rosalie Bertell Ph.D. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Mild lean to spine. Very good copy. Earth Embassy/Wise Paperback
1985744a0069Madeira Park British Columbia Canada: Harbour Publishing Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0920080650 . 269 pages. Reference notes and index. Abundantly illustrated. "Packed with astounding revelations brilliantly written and richly illustrated. the most entertaining book on the West Coast since Raincost Chronicles." - from dust jacket. Prior owner's name atop map front endpaper. Gift greetings upon title page. No other markings. Light wear overall. Nice copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; BRITISH COLUMBIA HISTORY LIGHTHOUSES CANADA Pacific Coast . Harbour Publishing Company hardcover
1987462G1456Toronto ON Canada: McClelland & Stewart 1987. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 304 pages. Index. Black and white photographic plates. "His memoir spans much of the twentieth century from growing up on a small farm on the outskirts of Trenton Ontario to serving as President of the Toronto Stock Exchange TSE. During his varied and fascinating career Graham fought in the trenches during the First World War was elected mayor of Trenton developed a successful law career commanded the 1st Canadian Infantry in the Sicilian and Italian campaigns of the Second World War served as Chief of the General Staff of the Canadian Army from 1955 to 1958 and was the chief organizer of the 1959 and 1967 Royal Tours and held the position of Canadian Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Price-clipped dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A beautiful copy. McClelland & Stewart Hardcover
1908HH12-10Government Printing Bureau 1908 972 Pp. 1908. ORIGINAL 1908 PUBLICATION. Softcover publication bound into hardcovers; ex-library; missing rear board; original front wrap w/ chipped and torn edges; front board separated taped; light creasing of corners of leaves; o/w contents in good condition. This is a heavy volume; extra shipping may be required for priority mail or international orders. Hard Cover. Good. Government Printing Bureau, 1908, 972 Pp. Hardcover
1968341G4026Toronto: Collins 1968. Book. Illus. by Brayshaw T. Good. Hardcover. Third Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 356 pages. Index. Colour frontisplate. Black and white illustrations in text. Prior owner's name and date atop illustrated front free endpaper otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A sound copy. Collins Hardcover
1991321a8010Canada: Polestar 1991. Book. Illus. by Brennan Jim. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 309 pages. Index. References. 205 colour photographs plus 100 in black and white. 40 graphs and charts. "The first book that examines the practice and politics of forestry in a format readily understandable to the lay reader. The definite blueprint for ecologically responsible forest use." - from dust jacket. "Here is a book that sees the forest as a dynamic biological entity a perspective that must always be kept in mind as we deliberate over the future of the last untouched wilderness." - David Suzuki. Author is a Registered Professional Forester forest ecologist and citizen activist. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. Solid working copy. Polestar Paperback
1917125a6106Toronto: McClelland Goodchild & Stewart 1917. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 333 pages. Index. Black and white plates. Minimal light pencil markings. Moderate wear. Binding sound. Gilt lettering clearly legible upon maroon cloth exterior. Quality copy. McClelland, Goodchild & Stewart Hardcover
1977734H0313Altona Manitoba: H. Doherty 1977. Book. Good. Hardcover. Facsimile Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 506 pages. "A wonderful account of the history of Fort Garry" - from dust jacket. Facsimile reprint of the 1871 first edition. Light wear. Binding tight. Moderate quantity of highlighting and pen markings to contents. Prior owner's details inside front board. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival grade Brodart. A quality copy. H. Doherty Hardcover
1994713c6822Canada: Oolichan Books. Good. 1994. First Edition. Paperback. 0889821305 . "A history of the building of trails and roads between British Columbia's interior and its lower mainland from the Cariboo Road to the Coquihalla Highway." - subtitle. 234 pages. Bibliography. Maps and black and white illustrations. Index. Chronology. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy of this informative work.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Coast Connection Trails and Roads between British Columbia's Interior and its Lower Mainland from the Cariboo Road to the Coquihalla Highway . Oolichan Books paperback
1967647a4103Canada: BCRHA. Good. 1967. Revised Second Edition. Paperback. 81 pages. Many black and white illustrations reproduced. Prior owner' name neatly ink-stamped atop title page else unmarked. Moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Cordwood Limited - A History of the Victoria and Sidney Railway Rail Railroads Light Transportation History Vancouver Island Saanich . BCRHA paperback
2000623G1895Duncan B.C.: Malaspina University College 2000. Book. Illus. by Olding Enise; Dickson Ruth. Very Good. Paperback. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 64 pages of biographical recollections collected and edited by students in the Fundamental English class at Malaspina University College Cowichan Campus. Signed inside front cover by fourteen members of the editing and interview teams. Undated but appears to be circa 2000. Includes interviews of: Ruth Dickson Gordon Dods Roy Hopwo Darshan Johel Weldon Jubenville Karm Manak Jacques Marc Lynda Marc Fred Roland and John Skertchly. Includes black and white illustrations of the subjects. Light wear. A nice copy of this interesting compilation of Valley biographies. Malaspina University College Paperback
1915321a7694Toronto: Gage 1915. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 363 pages. Index. "Provides a brief description of the flowering plants the ferns and their allies found in Southern British Columbia." - from Preface. Prescribed for use in the schools of British Columbia. Front free endpaper removed. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Gage Hardcover
1975647G0096Canada: Gizeh Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. 1975. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 303 pages plus index. Black and white photographic plates. "The 72 year history of Gizeh Temple Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America Oasis Vancouver British Columbia Canada." - subtitle. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Gizeh Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. Paperback
1998633h2043British Columbia: Corporation of the District of North Cowichan. Good. 1998. First Edition. Paperback. 0968450008 . "The story of North Cowichan is the story of British Columbia. Established in 1873 as the fourth oldest municipality in the province The Corporation of the District of North Cowichan developed along with the traditional provincial industries of agriculture forestry mining and fishing. To the First Nations the region was known as Cowichan meaning 'land warmed by the sun.' Their continued presence along with the arrival of British Europeans chinese Japanese Sikhs and others has made North Cowichan a community rich in culture. This book is a must read for anyone wanting to understand the history of North Cowichan." - back cover. 112 glossy pages profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy.; 8vo . Corporation of the District of North Cowichan paperback
1958863H2863Toronto: The Ryerson Press/The Canadian Institute of International Affairs 1958. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 238 pages. Index. Black and white photographic frontis portrait of author and her daughter. "The story of Dora Hood's experiences as owner and proprietor of Dora Hood's Book Room in Toronto from 1928 to 1954. Mrs. Hood writes glowingly about book collectors for she was convinced that by and large they are among the most delightful people one can meet." - dust jacket. Unmarked with average wear. Binding tight. Dust jacket protected in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. Tape marks on endpapers from former dust jacket cover. A sound copy of this precious account of used book selling in Canada prior to the internet. Bibliographic reference: Amtmann H-1081. The Ryerson Press/The Canadian Institute of International Affairs Hardcover
1994328c5981Victoria BC Canada: British Columbia Ministry of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources Mineral Resources Division Geological survey Branch 1994. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 43 pages including bibliography and glossary. Black and White photos. "Over the years the role of stone as a building material has changed considerably. Most of Victoria's buildings and monuments that have used natural stone in their construction can be found within four to six city blocks of Victoria's Inner Harbour. A tour .is an excellent way to gain appreciation not only of the geology and history of building stone but also of the architectural and aesthetic qualitites associated with these structures." - from forward. A nice clean copy with sound binding. British Columbia, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Mineral Resources Division, Geological survey Branch Paperback
1991105H2534Toronto: University of Toronto Press 1991. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 370 pages. Index. Footnotes. Black and white diagrams. Chapters include: Emigrant Origins; The Emigrants; The Emigration Process; Settling In; Social and Religious Life; The Geography of Settlement; Nathaniel and Joseph Carrothers - Upper Canadian Pioneers; Jan White - Townswoman in Upper Canada; Alexander Robb - Adventures in British Columbia. Clean tight and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. University of Toronto Press Paperback
1928644g0449Toronto: The Ryerson Press 1928. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 289 pages including index and bibliography. Black and white illustrations. A history of British Columbia to 1927. Back hinge open. Front hinge tender. Average wear. A worthy reference copy. The Ryerson Press Hardcover
