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2009réf. 713j0507Kelowna B.C.: KMS. Very Good. 2009. First Edition. Paperback. 0920685439 . "An Irish lawyer who practised law in Winnipeg and Edmonton Thomas Leslie T.L. Gillespie moved to Kelowna's K.L.O. benches in 1910 to become an orcharist. For the next twenty years he and his pioneering neighbours transformed these benchlands into a lush productive and distinct agricultural landscape. His insightful typescript is at once funny and sensitive and it reveals something of the unique characters and events that came together in British Columbia's settlement era." - back cover. 64 pages. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Endnotes. Recommended reading list. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 8vo . KMS paperback
1991réf. 724j0512Merritt 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
1995réf. 71507203Nanaimo 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
2009réf. 551H1869Canada: The Geist Foundation 2009. Magazine. Illus. by Dolen Rebecca. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 88 pages. Features: Towns on the Edge - Ocean Falls and Alert Bay B.C.; Poems for absent friends; The longest season in Afghanistan; Crazy monkey carnival; Steam sweat and tears. Clean and unmarked with light wear. An attractive copy. The Geist Foundation Paperback
1985réf. 744a0069Madeira 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
1968réf. 341G4026Toronto: 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
1991réf. 321a8010Canada: 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
1994réf. 713c6822Canada: 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
1967réf. 647a4103Canada: 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
2000réf. 623G1895Duncan 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
1915réf. 321a7694Toronto: 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
2017réf. 514j2776Canada: Brad Hill Imaging Ltd. Fine No dust jacket as issued. Second Edition. Hardcover. "The stories and recipes of 37 leading independent North Shore restaurants bars cafes bakeries breweries butchers and chocolatiers from Bowen Island to Deep Cove. Over 100 recipes and 1000 photos." - back board. 288 pages. Clean bright tight and unmarked with negligible wear. A lovely example. Gift quality.; 4to . 2017. 0994919522 . Brad Hill Imaging Ltd. hardcover
1975réf. 647G0096Canada: 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
1998réf. 633h2043British 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
1994réf. 328c5981Victoria 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
1928réf. 644g0449Toronto: 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
1979réf. 323a0660Victoria B.C.: Province of British Columbia Ministry of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources 1979. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 62 pages. Numerous black and white photos tables and figures. "The Goldstream map-area is within the northern Selkirk Mountains in southeastern British Columbia. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Map missing from pocket inside back cover. Worthy reference copy. Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Paperback
réf. 1028-CHBKKCK-BX13-2-23Brand new. Clean pages; firm binding. Vol. 1 to 1789. 313 pages. No supplementary materials.New unknown
1944réf. 644c9685Vancouver B.C.: C.C.F. CCF Literature Department 1944. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 30 pages. Author's were representatives of the Vancouver Centre riding apparently representing the C.C.F. party. Average soiling and wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. C.C.F. (CCF) Literature Department Paperback
1971réf. 318c6923Vancouver: Mitchell Press 1971. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 181 pages. Index. Bibliography. Footnotes. Black and white photographic plates. Map endpapers. ".Lifts from obscurity an important British Columbian hitherto unknown to this generation. As the first Provincial Superintendant of Education he designed and administered a free non-denominational school system for the province." - from dust jacket. Contents clean and unmarked aside from prior owner's details atop front free endpaper. Average wear to book. Above-average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy. Mitchell Press Hardcover
1974réf. 326a2606Canada: Trendex Publications & Western Heritage 1974. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 139 pages. Illustrated. Published on the occasion of Nanaimo's Centennial Year 1974. Front free endpaper removed. Binding intact. Usual library markings. Above-average wear. Some markings to contents. A worthy reference copy. Trendex Publications & Western Heritage Hardcover
1987réf. 64409736Duncan B.C.: Vibook Committee. Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 1987. First Edition. Paperback. 0889257876 . 187 pages including index. A book of tribute to missionary women of the West Coast as researched and recalled by the author. Relates the experiences of the early missionary wives teachers nurses and other dedicated women who devoted their lives to the people living in isolation on lighthouses in logging camps and frontier and Native villages. Faintest wear. Unmarked. Excellent copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Women in Church Work United Church of Canada Missionaries Wives Wives Duncan United Church Vibook Committee 187 pages including index. A book of tribute to missionary women of the West Coast as researched and recalled by the author. Relates the experien . Vibook Committee paperback
1978réf. 121a7135British Columbia: B.C. Studies/UBC 1978. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 199 pages. Usual library markings. Moderate wear. Sound working copy. Location: Reference Collection. B.C. Studies/UBC Paperback
2005réf. 745j0461Canada: Whitecap Books Ltd. Good. 2005. First Edition. Paperback. 1552856488 . "Rugged yet serene the coast of Vancouver Island is unlike anywhere else: wave sculpted rocks foaming water an array of wildlife and miles of white sandy beaches. It takes only one trip to get hooked but a lifetime to explore. This book is the ideal reference for visiting this remote and wondrous coastline. It is a comprehensive guide for anyone exploring the coast - adventurous travellers curious tourists and stay-at-home readers alike." - back cover. 368 glossy pages. Index. Loaded with colour maps and photos. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Minor evidence of moisture exposure to top edge of first 60 pages. A quality copy of this highly-regarded guide.; 8vo . Whitecap Books Ltd. paperback
1966réf. 644H4768Kaslo B.C.: The Kootenay Lake Historical Society 1966. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 52 pages. Numerous black and white reproductions of archival photos. Includes many nice ads for local businesses. Presents the proud history of this Kootenay community. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy. Hale & Barman 500 Edwards & Lort 3010. The Kootenay Lake Historical Society Paperback
