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2014rif. 647j2784China: Larry G. Jacobsen. Very Good No dust jacket as issued. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed without inscription by author upon title page. Presents the history of Walhachin a utopian orchard community of more than 4000 acres situated in the Thompson River Valley between Ashcroft and Savona B.C. The community was conceived of planned and built by Charles E. Barnes with financing from the B.C. Development Association which marketed it mostly to the sons of wealthy English families. 160 42 pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. List of sources. Includes a 42 page black and white facsimile of the original sales booklet promoting the community. Front free endpaper has been neatly removed otherwise clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A quality example of this fascinating and unusual history.; 12mo; Signed by Author . 2014. 0978164032 . Larry G. Jacobsen hardcover
1958rif. 543G1503Quebec: National Business Publications Limited 1958. Book. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Bare Hands & Fury - Man Against Cougar on Vancouver Island; Sportsmen's Shows in Toronto and Montreal; It's March - Be Kind; .22 Semi-Automatic; The English Setter; J.B. Crucq's Target of the Year; Nice ad on back cover announces winners in the Third Annual Thomas Adams Ontario Deer Hunting Competition; and more. Average wear. A sound copy. National Business Publications Limited Paperback
2005rif. 644h5945Canada: Heritage House Publishing Company Ltd. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. 1894384849 . 189 pages. Index. Bibliography. "Through these photographs the New Westminster of the past lives again. Take a walk down dusty streets and explore mysterious buildings disasters and celebrations of long ago. Weaving together images and memories this book celebrates the collective history that makes the Royal City such a special place in our hearts and minds." - dust jacket. Book clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Very light wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A lovely copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; New Westminster B.C. British Columbia History Photography Pictorial Works Photo Frances George Claudet Pioneer Filmmaker Hugh Norman Lidster John Vanderpant Horace G. Cox. Royal City . Heritage House Publishing Company Ltd. hardcover
1981rif. 633h2038Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 1981. First Edition. Paperback. This excellent issue provides the following stories passed on by the local Thompson native peoples: The Transformer; The Man Who Lived With Eagles; The Owl and a Man; The Lad with the White Horse. The stories are preceded by an article which explains the role these stories play in the culture of the Thompson native peoples. 8 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
1965rif. 714G3142Canada: Cranbrook Courier Press. Good. 1965. First Edition. Paperback. 72 pages. "A collection of items of historical interest gleaned from old files of early district newspapers and other sources telling of some of the more important events and people of the early days in the area." - subtitle. Reproductions of archival photos. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Come With Me to Yesterday: Tales Retold of Pioneer Days in East Kootenay "Yesterday" Series - No. 1 History British Columbia Fort Steele Dave Griffith Wild Horse Bob Dore Michael Phillipps Sinclair Father Coccola Dewdney Trail Galbraith Brothers Steam . Cranbrook Courier Press paperback
2011rif. 317G0599Canada: Douglas & McIntyre 2011. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 158 pages. Footnotes. "Brings provocative new insight to one of the most infamous episodes in Canadian history." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with lightest wear. An excellent copy. Douglas & McIntyre Hardcover
1983rif. 524j0606British Columbia: Brian Kelly. Good. 1983. First Edition. Paperback. Signed without inscription by author inside front cover. An engaging history of electric trackless trolley coaches in Vancouver British Columbia. 16 pages loaded with black and white reproductions of wonderful archival photos. Undated but we believe this copy printed .ca 1983. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this informative history.; 4to; Signed by Author . Brian Kelly paperback
1990rif. 715a2768Canada: Harbour 1990. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 150 pages. Index. "Tells the colourful story of the first hundred years of public transit in words and pictures for the general reader. Illustrated with hundreds of photographs both black and white and colour. Detailed maps show the routes of the streetcars in Victoria and the Lower Mainland. Will appeal to anyone who recalls riding in the old electric streetcars or who has a general interest in the history of the province." - from dust jacket. Average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A sound reference copy of this interesting work which may make some long for the past. Harbour Hardcover
1975rif. 321G2767Canada: The Okanagan Historical Society 1975. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 228 pages. Illustrated in black and white. Features: Michael Vincent McGuire; Elsie MacCleave; The Finlaisons of Shuswap Falls; From Hope to Kootenay; The Dick Parkinson Story - Part 2; Goodbye Siwash Bay - Hello Sun-Oka Beach; History of Alex Alpine; Engwald Minnie Engen; Mr. & Mrs. J.B. MacNaughton; Christopher Tickell; The Monk Brothers of Grindrod; Pioneering in Okanagan; Okanagan Brigade Trail; Hullcar & Deep Creek Community Hall; Chesterfield School in Kelowna; The Inkameep Archaeology Project 1973 and 1974; John Wilson - Master Carver; Mr. Willis F. Cook; The Greata Ranch; The Haug Family; Walter John Oliver and Lydia Louise Drake Oliver; Dr. & Mrs. Donald M. Black; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. The Okanagan Historical Society Paperback
1995rif. 468H1909Canada: Self-Published 1995. Book. Very Good. Plastic Comb. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 32 pages. Black and white diagrams and maps. "Consolidates data concerning British Columbia's mayfly nymphs in the hope of assisting flyfishermen to identify the families genera and in some cases the species of immature mayflies indigenous to the province." - from page 2. Undated perhaps circa 1995. Minor corrections hand-written on page 6 otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy of this informative reference. Self-Published Paperback
2007rif. 116G4160Canada: Kingley William James Jim 2007. Book. Very Good. Spiral Bound. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 72 pages. Autobiography of a third generation son of a pioneer Parksville British Columbia family. Many black and white reproductions of photos. Light wear. Unmarked. A quality copy. Kingley, William James (Jim) Paperback
1992rif. 653H4826Vancouver B.C.: The Westcoast Logger Gazette Inc. 1992. Book. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition 10th Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 32 pages. Features: Cover photo of Helifor's Dave Morrison splitting an oversize hemlock; Remember the Axe - Illustrated article by noted axe author Allan Klenman; Canlog 1992 Schedule; Booming and Barging - what's happening today; Prince George Regional Forest Exhibition; In Camp with Helifor - on the ground and in the air; Helifor's Eclipse Camp; The Big Bang; Campbell River Fish and Forest - special Campbell River Supplement; Logging vs. Environmentalism; Lots of great ads; and more. Average wear. A sound copy. The Westcoast Logger Gazette Inc. Paperback
1970rif. 75203380Vancouver: Mitchell Press Limited. Good in Good dust jacket. 1970. First Edition. Hardcover. 113566997X . viii 296 pages. Index. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Combines the hitherto scattered story of a colorful ancient community in one volume. Emphasizes the local native people's and the early history of the area. Book clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Hairline crack along front hinge. Front endpaper neatly removed. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A worthy copy of this informative local history. Edwards & Lort 2024 Hale & Barman 503 Cuddy & Scott p.51.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Bella Coola British Columbia Central Coast Pacific History Forestry Hudson's Bay Company Native Peoples Norwegians Settlement Remote . Mitchell Press Limited hardcover
2007rif. 615j1164Ladysmith B.C.: L. D. H. S. Very Good. 2007. First Edition. Spiral Bound. 0978498402 . "Serves up a tasty view of what life was like in the old days of Ladysmith B.C. along with treasured family recipes. Filled to the brim with many never-before published family photos." - back cover. 194 pages. Index. Includes concise histories of many local families combined with their favourite recipes. Gift greetings upon copyright page otherwise clean bright and unmarked with light wear. An attractive copy of this wonderful combined cookbook and genealogical reference. ; 8vo . L. D. H. S. unknown
1979rif. 713H0911Burnaby BC: Edna G. Ladner. Fair. 1979. First Edition. Paperback. 181 pages. Index. Maps. Reproductions of archival black and white photos. "Firsthand accounts of pioneering in the area which in 1879 became the Municipality of Delta British Columbia." - subtitle. Unmarked. Above-average wear. Binding intact. A worthy reference copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Above the Sand Heads: A Vivid Account of Life on the Delta of the Fraser River 1868-1900 Pioneers Settlers History Lower Mainland Municipality . Edna G. Ladner paperback
2010rif. 615j1165Ladysmith B.C.: L.D.H.S. Good. 2010. First Edition. Spiral Bound. 0978498410 . Serves up a tasty view of what life was like in Ladysmith's old days combined with treasured family recipes. Filled to the brim with many never-before published photos of local families plus their brief histories and favourite recipes. 162 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy of this the second volume of combined Ladysmith recipes and family histories.; 8vo . L.D.H.S. unknown
1982rif. 352G2295Victoria: British Columbia Provincial Museum 1982. Book. Illus. by Leach Barry A. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 211 pages. Fold-out map. Bibliography. Index. British Columbia Provincial Museum Special Publication No. 5. Contents divided into four sections: Habits and Habitat; The Waterfowl; Places and Projects; Waterfowl Problems. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. British Columbia Provincial Museum Paperback
1994rif. 633h2026Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 1994. First Edition. Paperback. This issue discusses dozens of local place names and information and photos of many of the people/families they were named after. A sampling includes: Beatrice and Fred Dodding; Abbott place names after Harry Braithwaite Abbott; James Chapman - Chapman Slough; Jack Chartrand - Chartrand Creek; The Collett Family; Courtney Lake; Lillian Shaver; The Harmon Brothers; The Harrison Family; Ronald H. Helmer; The Howarth Family; Russ Turnbull and May Chapman; Jack Kane aka Buckskin George; Elizabeth and William Franklin Kimble. 12 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. Includes a charming cover photo of May Chapman and her two bear cubs in 1942; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
1988rif. 633h2023Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 1988. First Edition. Paperback. Originally published in 1979 revised in 1981 this issue provides "A Look Through Our Past - A Self-Guided Photo-Illustrated Walk Through Historic Merritt." Covers 28 places of interest including Coquihalla House Garcia St. Pool Hall Black's Pharmacy Armstrong's Store Coldwater Hotel Post Office Merritt Herald Grand Hotel Grimmett House and much more. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
1991rif. 633h2024Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 1991. First Edition. Paperback. Features: Cover photo of Merritt's Coldwater Hotel under construction in 1909; Coldwater Hotel; Quilchena Hotel; Grand Hotel; Adelphi Hotel; Valnicola Hotel; Grasslands Hotel. Provides a detailed write-up for each hotel plus a photo of each except the Grasslands hotel. 8 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
1980rif. 75404131Seattle WA U.S.A.: University of Washington Press 1980. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 331 pages including notes bibliography and index. "Traces the history of the Northwest's power supply system describes the conflicts which have arising during the 1970s and analyzes their implications for the long-term evolution of Pacific Northwest and U.S. energy policy." - from dust jacket. Some markings to contents. Light wear to book. Small tears to and chipping from dust jacket. Solid working copy. University of Washington Press Hardcover
2001rif. 215j3123Canada: LPD Publishing. Good No dust jacket as issued. First Edition. Paperback. "The first issue of a new set of books that reprise the original paint diagrams that began in 1976 with Rail Canada Vol 1. Forty-four new drawings have been prepared for the PGE and the early BCR schemes photos of almost every paint scheme shown on these drawings have been inlcuded in this book." - back cover. 48 semi-glossy stapled pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Prior owner's name atop title page otherwise tight and unmarked with average wear.; 4to . 2001. 092026428X . LPD Publishing paperback
1992rif. 323a0680Nanaimo BC Canada: The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 0920225055 . 149 pages. "This engaging illustrated history of Vancouver Island's east coast tourist and distribution centre spans the centuries from its Coast Salish Indian days to its boom town present." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Lovely copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Discover Nanaimo History Illustrated Vancouver Island Hub City Coast Salish Native Indians Coal Mining James Dunsmuir . The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce hardcover
1995rif. 155G2826Canada: Reflections 1995. Book. Illus. by Aitken Neil photos. Very Good. Paperback. Signed by Authors. Second Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 56 pages. Black and white illustrations. Bibliography. A book of alternative forestry practices demonstrating that logging is possible without the destruction of the forest. Signed and inscribed by Merv Wilkinson upon title page. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. A lovely copy. Reflections Paperback
1974rif. 323a0629British Columbia: Self-Published Van Coillie Dries. Very Good. First Edition. Paperback. Author's signature upon title page. Black and white archival illustrations. "In Campfire Sketches Fred Ludditt has written the natural companion to his Barkerville Days and his still earlier Gold in the Cariboo. Fred gives his readers the solid facts in an interesting account stranger and more amazing than fiction." - Introduction. 104 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Campfire Sketches of the Cariboo SIGNED BY AUTHOR; Signed by Authors . 1974. 0889251991 . Self-Published (Van Coillie, Dries) paperback
