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1967réf. 713j1229Vancouver B.C.: B.C. Federation of Labour. Very Good. 1967. First Edition. Pamphlet. An introduction and brief history of British Columbia's organized labour movement. Undated but appears to be circa 1967. 16 stapled pages with black and white photos. Topics include: Why Unions; Are Union's Still Necessary; Structure of the Canadian Labour Movement; What Role Do Unions Play; Strikes; How Unions Serve Society; Organized Opposition to Unions; Who Belongs To Unions. Clean and unmarked with light wear.; 8vo . B.C. Federation of Labour unknown
1944réf. 334j1254Vancouver: Provincial Board of Health of the Province of British Columbia. Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1944. First Edition. Hardcover. "Intended to be used as a reference by student nurses hospital nurses public health workers social workers physicians and others. Contains factual information on the subject of tuberculosis together with practical points dealing with its prevention and control." - Foreword. Dr. Hatfield was Director Division of Tuberculosis Control Provincial Board of Health British Columbia. 139 pages. Index. Black and white photographic plates. Price and 'Compliments Of' rubber stamped upon front free endpaper otherwise clean tight and unmarked with average wear to original grey cloth decrated in blue. A quality vintage example.; 8vo . Provincial Board of Health of the Province of British Columbia hardcover
1968réf. 839j1257New York: Carlton Press Inc. Good with no dust jacket. 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed without inscription by author upon title page. "Harry Roberts after whom Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia is named built the 37 ft. sailboat named Chack Chack in the early 1920's. He homesteaded on Nelson Island and his grandmother is credited with coining the phrase 'Sunshine Belt' that evolved into the term 'Sunshine Coast'. - ABC BookWorld. Roberts relates many of his adventures although this book does not include his Chack Chack cruising stories as they were intended for a second book per Preface. Roberts built the first mill the first store and many community homes in the Roberts Creek area. 12 207 pp. Map front endpaper. Several grainy black and white reproductions of photos in text. Tight and unmarked with moderate wear to original blue cloth. No dust jacket. A sound signed copy of this rare work.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Carlton Press, Inc. hardcover
1991réf. 615j1341British Columbia: New Roots Press. Good. 1991. First Edition. Plastic Comb. 0969549407 . Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. "Inspired by the popular TV show 'Kitchen Culture'. Read the personal stories of women who have moved to Canada from around the world. Includes over 100 of the women's favourite traditional dishes from 17 cultures. Beautiful illustrations and full colour photos featuring the women of 'Kitchen Culture' and their foods. Enjoy the world of international cuisine found right here in Canada - and get to know the women who are proud to call Canada home." - back cover. 166 pages. Index. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality example of this lovely and popular cookbook.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Signed by Author . New Roots Press unknown
1970réf. 615j1374British Columbia: '71 Committee. Good. 1970. First Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. "A collection of complete meals with menus and recipes of historic interest favourite family meals from homes throughout the Province and interesting meals from our native and foreign tradition. This book should be practical useful possibly unique and should make an excellent Centennial '71 souvenir." - Foreword. 138 pages. Unmarked with moderate wear. ; Illustrations; 8vo . '71 Committee unknown
2009réf. 166j1292Winlaw B.C.: Sono Nis Press. Good. 2009. First Edition. Paperback. 1550391712 . Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. "A stunning visual feast this volume features 340 photographs of the men women families and communities supported by logging. Mackie interviewed 180 people and gathered most of the photos many hitherto unpublished from 60 private collections. Also contains 19 revealing maps and diagrams of logging camps and little-known aspects of railway and skidder logging." - back cover. 320 glossy pages. Glossary and Index. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear and some curling to covers. A sound signed example of this excellent history.; Sm 4to; Signed by Author . Sono Nis Press paperback
1991réf. 527j1230British Columbia: Sono Nis Press. Good. 1991. First Edition. Paperback. 1550390139 . "For 59 years the S.S. Moyie served the Kootenays carrying everything from silver ore and apples to mail and farm animals. By 1958 when she was retired she had outlasted all other passenger-carrying steam-powered sternwheelers in Canada the western U.S. and Alaska." - back cover. 60 pages abundantly illustrated with archival photos in colour and black and white. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy.; 8vo . Sono Nis Press paperback
2008réf. 527j1228Canada: C.B. Fine. 2008. First Edition. Paperback. 189559040X . "The Gulf of Georgia Towing Company from its establishment in 1922 was a successful and durable company serving the basic transportation needs of British Columbia's coastal sawmill industry delivering sawn lumber from the mills to ship's side where it was loaded aboard tramp steamers for delivery around the world. Weaving through the account is the personal story of Ed Taylor seaman master afloat and sales director ashore so that this account of the man and the company and its ships intertwine so much as to be inseparable." - back cover. 172 pages. Index. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Appears unread.; 8vo . C.B. paperback
1985réf. 628a0465British Columbia: Quesnel Old Age Pensioners' Organization. Fair. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969231202 . "Within the covers of this book by verse prose and pictures an effort has been made to preserve something of the past and give to the reader an understanding of our heritage. When the idea of this book was given birth in late 1978 the time was set at 'prior to 1929' to coincide with the date of Incorporation of the Village of Quesnel. The area to be covered was to approximate that of School District No. 28." - Introduction. 431 pages. Index. Many family histories with dozens of black and white reproductions of archival photos. Former library copy with usual markings. Above-average wear. Binding intact. A worthy example of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. Hale & Barman 928.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; A Tribute to the Past: Quesnel British Columbia & Area 1808-1928 Interior School District No. 28 . Quesnel Old Age Pensioners' Organization hardcover
1995réf. 323a0983Canada: Runestad. Very Good. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 096989130X . "Provides for the first time a comprehensive account of the struggle by Norwegian and other settlers to survive in the raw wilderness of British Columbia during the raucous years of early development. Includes a comparison of Viking lifestyle with that of early Northwest Coast Indians pointing out similarities and differences." - back board. 299 pages. Index. Bibliography. Black and white illustrations. Clean tight and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; BRITISH COLUMBIA HISTORY NORWEGIANS CANADA Development Bella Coola Quatsino Cape Scott Clayoquot Vessel Seizures U.S. Coast Guard . Runestad hardcover
réf. 1015742890.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
2008réf. 155G0250British Columbia: SLHBC. Very Good. 2008. First Edition. Paperback. 0978114302 . Signed by five members of the book committee upon title page. A local history of this beautiful Vancouver Island area. Includes many reproductions of black and white photos plus several colour photos. 398 pages. Clean with light wear. Gift Greetings atop title page. A nice copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Sproat Lake Region British Columbia Vancouver Island Biography; Signed by Authors . SLHBC paperback
réf. 1016094957.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1885réf. 866a4765Victoria BC: Queen's Printer 1885. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Contains public acts relating to: Interpretation of Acts Chinese Regulation Immigration Coroners Constitution Courts Appellate Jurisdiction Courts of Assize and Nisi Prius County Courts Debt Sumas Dyking Fences and Water Courses Ferries Game Chinese Immigration to prevent Innkeepers Jurors Crown Lands Land Registry Licences Liens Married Women's Property Municipalities Penalties Revenue Supply Public Schools Spinks J.M.M. to authorize Commission of Enquiry respecting an alleged transfer of land from certain Indians Stipendiary Magistrates Cariboo Road Tolls. Private Acts relating to: Reserves Esquimalt Water-Works Nanaimo Water-Works. Heavy external wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. Queen's Printer Paperback
1967réf. 658c9763Quesnel British Columbia: Northwest Digest Ltd. Good. 1967. First Edition. Paperback. 62 pages. Features: B.C.'s Natural History; Waterfowl Sanctuary on the Fraser Delta - The George C. Reifal Waterfowl Refuge; Outdoorsman's Observations; Around B.C.-Yukon with Rod and Gun; Pollution in Canada Conference; Naturalist's Notebook - Steve Cannings; B.C.'s Log Fences; Coastal Crusing - Will Dawson; Adventure in Rocks - Ron Purvis; Pioneers of British Columbia - Sir Matthew Baillie Begbie; Canadian Forestry Association News; Upper Fraser Sternwheel Days - Part 4; and more. Advertisements: B.C. Tel; Nice full-page photo ad for CJOR 600 featuring Phil Gaglardi; Bowell McLean Motor Ltd.; Lucky Lager Beer on back cover; and many more. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; British Columbia Digest Magazine February 1967 B.C.'s Natural History; Waterfowl Sanctuary on the Fraser Delta - The George C. Reifal Waterfowl Refuge; Outdoorsman's Observations; Around B.C.-Yukon with Rod and Gun; Pollution in Canada Conference; Natura . Northwest Digest Ltd. paperback
1998réf. 762a3926Canada: WCWC. Fair. 1998. Special Limited Edition. Paperback. 1895123429 . 389 pages. Bibliography. Line diagrams. Colour photos. "Based on the study of 1878 shaped cedars on Hanson Island - Kwakwaka'wakw Territory - in Johnston Strait that represent 700 years of cultural identification of cedar tree activity from 1284 AD to 1993 AD." - from title page. "Discover the fascinating world of shaped cedars - trees alive and healthy today bearing marks of generations of careful bark harvests by traditional foresters working the 'cedar gardens' of Hanson Island. Find out why it is so important to study document appreciate and protect these heritage trees and the living museums within which they thrive." - from back cover. Somewhat above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding sound. A worthy reference copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Shaped Cedars and Cedar Shaping: A Guidebook to Identifying Documenting Appreciating and Learning from Culturally Modified Trees Hanson Island Cedar Bark Harvesting . WCWC paperback
1993réf. 121a6125Victoria BC: Province of British Columbia. Fair. 1993. First Edition. Paperback. 553 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Numerous illustrations. Writing upon spine and front cover else unmarked. Some pages still present have been released by binding otherwise average wear. Worthy reference copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Geological Field Work 1992 - A Summary of Field Activities and Current Research Mineral Resources Geological Survey Branch Periodicals Economic . Province of British Columbia paperback
réf. 1017609276.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
réf. 102195070X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1925réf. 652j0955Canada: Canadian Pacific Railway C.P.R. Good. 1925. First Edition Thus. Pamphlet. Substantial text is graciously illustrated with black and white photos on alternating pages. Contents include: Victoria; Motoring & Golfing; East Coast; Hunting & Fishing; West Coast; Resources/Industries; Travel Routes. Two-colour 16.5" x 12" fold-out map of Vancouver Island affixed to back cover lists hotels and boarding houses on verso. 16 glossy pages folded vertically in half. Contents securely stapled. Black and white photo-illustrated covers loose but present with opening to upper portion of fold. Inside the covers are lists of Canadian Pacific Hotels and Canadian Pacific Agencies throughout the world. A remarkable and informative memento of Vancouver Island's early tourism industry.; Sm 4to . Canadian Pacific Railway (C.P.R.) unknown
1937réf. 732j1148Ottawa: Department of Mines and Resources. Fair. 1937. First Edition. Paperback. "The Sekani Indians of northern British Columbia centre today around two posts of the Hudson's Bay Company Fort McLeod on McLeod Lake and Fort Grahame on Finlay River. The author visited them in those places during the summer of 1924 spending three weeks on McLeod Lake and a week at Fort Grahame. The information obtained at that time forms the main subject of this report." - Preface. Chapters include: History and Subdivisions of the Sekani; Conflicts with Neighbouring Tribes; Physical Appearance and Material Culture; Social Organization; Marriage Childhood and Burual; Religion. Author was Canada's most distinguished anthropologist. viii 1-82 glossy pages. Map. Black and white photos. Tables. Footnotes. Unmarked with somewhat above-average external wear. Front hinge taped. Back hinge open. A worthy example of this wonderfully informative study. ; Sm 4to . Department of Mines and Resources paperback
réf. 3741123420.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1967réf. 558h1956Victoria BC: University of Victoria. Very Good. 1967. First Edition. Paperback. Approximately 90 glossy pages loaded with black and white photos and nostalgic ads for local businesses. Touches on some interesting history of the school from prior decades. Documents the large protest of the non-renewal of three professors. Covers the main student extra-curricular activities and some examples of student writing. Does not include headshots and names of students. Tight square clean and unmarked. A well preserved copy of this very nostalgic yearbook.; 4to; Signed by Author . University of Victoria paperback
1938réf. 732h5976Victoria B.C.: Government of British Columbia. Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1938. First Edition. Hardcover. 142 p. including 35 excellent black and white photos and illustrations. Bibliography. Two-colour fold-out ethnological map of British Columbia. Chapters include: Whence did they come and when and who were they; Names and Respective Locations of the Various Tribes in the 18th and 19th Centuries; General Conditions of Environment; Tools Implements and Weapons Types of Tribal Dwellings - Their Form and Structure; Household Equipment; Characteristics of Men's Arts; Outstanding Features of Women's Artistic Crafts; Chief Sources of Food-supply; Methods of Preparing and Preserving Food; Clothing and Personal Adornment; Pasttimes; Examples of Tribal Beliefs and Folk-Lore; Some Customs and Conventions; An outline of social and tribal organization; The origin of crests and the significance of totem and other carved poles; The Potlatch; Shamans; Secret Societies; Masks; Intertribal trade. Printed upon glossy stock which is slightly tanned. Binding intact. Average wear to original forest green cloth lettered and decorated in gilt. Prior owner's details inside front board and atop title page. No dust jacket apparently as issued. A sound copy of this fascinating early study. 10" x 7".; 4to . Government of British Columbia hardcover
réf. 645h6101Nanaimo B.C.: Filmer's Ltd. Very Good. N.D. First Edition. Paperback. 15 pages featuring black and white photos on one side blank on back. Photos include: View looking over the downtown bowl area and over the inner harbour with the mainland mountains in the misty distance; Partial view of Nanaimo and Nanaimo Harbour from Protection Island; Dozens of fishboats tied up in Nanaimo Harbour with two ferries in the distance presumably headed to/from the terminal formerly located at what is now the Cameron Island condo development; Excellent view of downtown Nanaimo looking southwest from the intersection of Front and Commercial Streets; View of the Departure Bay beach loaded with swimmers and viewers looking north toward what is now the Sherwood Forest development; View of the Nanaimo Courthouse with Mount Benson in the background; and various other tourist spots located up-island. Stapled booklet in red textured covers. Undated but appears to be circa 1950s. Oblong 9.5" x 6.2". Clean and unmarked with light wear. A wonderful example of this rare piece of Nanaimo tourist ephemera.; 16mo . Filmer's Ltd. paperback
