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1980rif. 753j1802Vernon British Columbia: Vernon Girls Trumpet Band. Good. 1980. First Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. Fundraising cookbook compiled by the Vernon British Columbia Girls Trumpet Band. Nice photo of the band on front cover. Undated but appears to be circa 1980. 58 pages. Many ads for local businesses. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage example. ; 8vo . Vernon Girls Trumpet Band unknown
2000rif. 738j1710Canada: UBC PressCanada. Good in Good dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. 0774804270 . "Brings together some of the most intriguing images of the Image Recovery Project many revealed for the first time in over a hundred years. The text adds new insights derived from the project's detective work linking painted images to communities histories and the hands of individual painters. Bill McLennan's Image Recovery Project aimed to develop a database of infrared photos of historical Northwest Coast paintings." - dust jacket. xii 291 semi-glossy pages. Notes. References. Index. Oblong 9.25" x 11". Extensively and beautifully illustrated with colour and black and white photography. Moderate wear. Binding sound. Former library copy with few related markings. Dust jacket now in glossy new archival-grade protection. A sound example. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Transforming Image: Painted Arts of Northwest Coast First Nations North America Image Recovery Project . UBC Press,Canada hardcover
1964rif. 514j2093Summerland B.C.: Research Branch Canada Department of Agriculture. Good. 1964. First Edition. Paperback. "This booklet of tested recipes featuring British Columbia fruits is presented by the Test Kitchen of the Fruit and Vegetable Processing Laboratory. The recipes include established fravorites as well as new and interesting variations developed to give a variety of attractive fruit dishes." - Introduction. 4 3 104 stapled pages. Occasional black and white reproductions of photos. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage example. ; 8vo . Research Branch, Canada Department of Agriculture paperback
2000rif. 166j1626Revelstoke B.C.: Self-Published. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. 1550567101 . Signed without inscription by author upon title page. "For over one-hundred years the Mountain Sub-division of the CPR between Field and Revelstoke was known as the most difficult to administer on the whole length of the railway. Since the last spike was driven in 1885 the largest locomotives available have been in service on the difficult Mountain Sub-division with its steep grades. At first these were 300 or 400 class engines which seemed like toys compared to the huge 5900 class that appeared in 1939 and the 1940s." - back board. 96 pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean tight and unmarked with light wear. Moderate sunning to backstrip. An attractive signed example of this informative work. ; 8vo; Signed by Author . Self-Published hardcover
1966rif. 756j1625Cloverdale B.C.: Parent Teacher's League of Zion Lutheran School. Fair. 1966. First Edition. Paperback. "As we prepare for the celebratiion of Canada's centennial it is the hope of the Zion Lutheran Parent Teachers League that the abundance and variety of food with which the Lord has blessed our land should not escape your attention. But that with a heart filled with thansgiving you will enjoy cooking the recipes found in this book. Includes several quaint ads for local businesses. Undated but appears to be circa 1966. 62 stapled pages. 23 x 18 cm. Few markings. Above-average soiling. Binding intact. A worthy vintage example of this lovingly prepared local recipe book. ; 8vo . Parent Teacher's League of Zion Lutheran School paperback
2004rif. 166j1824Winlaw B.C.: Sono Nis Press. Very Good. 2004. First Edition. Paperback. 1550391453 . Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. "Although barely 120 years old in terms of European settlement the valley has been the amphitheatre in which much of British Columbia's and Canada's most dramatic history has played out. This book links the region and its people to the broader history of B.C. and Canada and paints an engaging vivid portrait of the culture and lifestyles in the area today." - back cover. 320 pages. Profusely illustrated with colour and black and white photos. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice signed example. ; 8vo; Signed by Author . Sono Nis Press paperback
1970rif. 255j1919Summerland B.C.: Canada West Magazine. Very Good. 1970. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Features: Four colour plates by pastelist Irvine Adams of Summerland centering on the 'Desert Country' of the southern parts of the Okanagan and Similkameen areas; Cascade - Gateway City - a brief history of a little known boom town in the Boundary Country of British Columbia which in 1898 was headed for greatness but two years later had literally disappeared; Alert Bay - a feature on this fascinating and old totem pole village off the eastern side of Vancouver Island; The Lost Mine of Pitt Lake - a renowned treasure story of the province which introduces new evidence concerning this legendary lost mine; Allison Pass Memoirs - takes readers into the mid 1880's in the Similkameen country conclusion. 36 stapled pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent example. ; 4to; Signed by Illustrations . Canada West Magazine unknown
1999rif. 166j1655Sooke British Columbia: S.R.M. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1999. Limited First Edition. Hardcover. 096949422X . "This history tells of the native people and of the first settlers - and with some anecdotal quotes condenses the years of development of community industry and culture into these pages. Anyone who has lived for any length of time in the Sooke area or whose family were participants in the early years of its growth will find this book of great interest." - Introduction. 12 433 pages. Maps footnotes index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Number 248 of the limited first edition as stated on title page. Prior owner's small blindstamp to title page otherwise very clean bright tight and unmarked with minimal wear. An excellent example of this informative local history and genealogical reference. ; 8vo . S.R.M. hardcover
1971rif. 166j1938Atlin British Columbia: Atlin Centennial Committee. Good. 1971. First Edition Thus. Paperback. This information originally appeared in The British Columbia Historical Quarterly circa 1952. It was reprinted here on the occasion of Atlin's 1971 Centennial with an added pictorial supplement. 63 1 12 glossy stapled pages. 8.8 x 6.0 inches. Footnotes. Pictorial supplement includes twelve pages of reprints of wonderful archival photos. A diminutive yet highly informative history of Atlin's gold boom. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound example. Edwards & Lort 234. ; 8vo . Atlin Centennial Committee paperback
1988rif. 615j1814British Columbia: ICBC. Good. 1988. First Edition. Paperback. A collection of non-alcoholic cocktail recipes submitted to the CKQR/ICBC Mocktail Recipe Contest complete with names of the contributors. CKQR is located in southeast British Columbia and now operates as 99.3 The Goat. The contest was part of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia's drinking driving counterattack program. 15 stapled pages. Clean tight and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound vintage example.; 8vo . ICBC paperback
1962rif. 559j1883Esquimalt B.C.: Esquimalt Senior High School. Good. 1962. First Edition. Paperback. 100 glossy pages loaded with black and white photos plus a selection of ads for local businesses. Tight and unmarked with average wear and soiling. A sound example of this vintage Esquimalt High yearbook. ; 4to . Esquimalt Senior High School paperback
1973rif. 166j1783Cobble Hill BC Canada: Self-Publiished. Fair. 1973. First Edition. Paperback. "The following historical stories are a record of the Valley of Cowichan Indians and white settlers who came and made their home in the forest of giant trees. The stories of Port Renfrew are included because I feel that they would interest many." - Acknowledgements. "Born at Cobble Hill in 1878 Mr. Dougan began writing stories of his boyhood and other incidents of early pioneer days in 1947 and for more than twenty years his articles appeared regularly in the Cowichan Leader. In the following pages he takes you back through these wonderful years to the beginnings of settlement in the Cowichan Valley and other areas on Vancouver Island." - Introduction. 284 semi-glossy pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of marvelous archival photos. Three-panel fold-out map inside back cover. Somewhat above-average external wear. Gift greetings atop front free endpaper. Minor waviness to top corner of first thirty pages from moisture. Binding intact. A sound first edition example of this very informative and engaging local history of the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Hale & Barman 251. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Cowichan Valley History Vancouver Island British Columbia . Self-Publiished paperback
2005rif. 166j1766British Columbia: BC Forest Service. Very Good. 2005. First Edition. Paperback. 0973994401 . "A lot has changed in the past 55 years but the one constant at the BC Forest Service has always been the sense of family and pride in one of the most resilient organizations in North America if not the world. This book is dedicated to the many hard working men and women of the BC Forest Service. It is a collage of stories events facts and trivia related to the last 55 years in the Vancouver Forest District and more recently the Coast Forest Region. It endeavours to provide the reader with the sense of the dedication the trials the humour and the commitment of this public service organization charged with the management of our wonderful coastal forest legacy." - back cover. 213 pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright tight and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality example. ; 4to . BC Forest Service paperback
1993rif. 615j1833Salt Spring Island British Columbia: Anglican Parish of Salt Spring Island. Very Good. 1993. First Edition. Spiral Bound. "This cookbook is part of our celebration of St. Mary's Centennial 1894-1994." - page 1. 199 pages. Index. Includes some ads for local businesses. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice example. 9 x 5.5 inches. ; Illustrations; 8vo . Anglican Parish of Salt Spring Island unknown
1980rif. 753j1800Wells British Columbia: Wells United Church Women. Good. 1980. Second Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. A compilation of recipes contributed by members of the United Church Women U.C.W. of Wells British Columbia. Includes a one-page history of Wells and its United Church which was started in 1934. "The recipes in this book may not have been laboratory tested but their merit has been established by church and civic groups and the most critical group of all - HUSBANDS!" - first page. 106 pages. Gift greetings and prior owner's bookplate inside front cover otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. A sound example. ; 8vo . Wells United Church Women unknown
1980rif. 615j1835Lake Cowichan British Columbia: Kaatza Historical Society. Good. 1980. First Edition. Paperback. A nice Lake Cowichan cookbook containing recipes submitted by local residents or their relatives and friends some of whom have already passed away including some contributed to the early United Church and Caycuse Camp 6 cookbooks "from each of which we have 'snitched' a few!" - page 2. Includes a page listing very early residents of the area the date of their arrival as early as 1887 and the page upon which their recipe is located. 48 stapled pages. Undated but may be circa 1980. Tight and unmarked with average wear and some soiling to covers. A sound example of this wonderful and rare compilation. 8.5 x 5.5 inches. ; 8vo . Kaatza Historical Society paperback
1985rif. 839j1911Victoria British Columbia: Sono Nis Press. Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 1985. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0919203159 . "The dramatic story of the CPR's British Columbia sternwheelers and steam tugs through races boiling rapids moonlit cruises and gold rushes to their passing. Contains more than 300 illustrations photos maps timetables and scale drawings together with detailed text fleet lists bibliography and index." - dust jacket. 280 pages. Illustrated endpapers. Book tight with light wear. Blank white address label over prior owner's details on front free endpaper. Small bit of peeling from front free endpaper. Yellowing to half-title page where a news clipping was presumably stored. Above-average wear to dust jacket now in glossy new archival-grade protection. A sound example of this yet another wonderful B.C. transportation history by Robert D. Turner. ; 4to . Sono Nis Press hardcover
1971rif. 255j1918Summerland B.C.: Canada West Magazine. Very Good. 1971. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Features: The B.X. Line - a renowned stagecoach line which for nearly half a century served the central interior along the historic Cariboo Road; Gold Commissioner William George Cox - an article drawn from the letters of one of British Columbia's Gold Commissioners and Justices of the Peace a man who ranged from Rock Creek in the Boundary Country to the golden streams of the Cariboo at the height of the placer gold excitement in the 1860's Part 1; Greenwood City - an article which provides a fleeting glance at the smallest incorporated city in the province of B.C. a town in the southern interior which came into being when copper was king in the 1890's; William Hind - a little-known painter who portrayed scenes from the Cariboo gold rush in 1864. 32 stapled pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent example. ; 4to . Canada West Magazine unknown
1979rif. 166j1837Victoria British Columbia: Daniel Heffernan James Borsman. Good. 1979. First Edition. Paperback. Tells the story of Oak Bay British Columbia "from infancy to adulthood." - page 8. 192 pages. Many nice black and white reproductions of archival photos. Map. Unmarked with average wear. A worthy example of this informative local history written by a longtime resident. ; Illustrations; 8vo . Daniel Heffernan, James Borsman paperback
1983rif. 738j1756Vancouver B.C.: Talonbooks Limited. Fair. 1983. First Edition. Paperback. 0889222118 . "Describes a little known group of Coast Salish Indian people who live in a rugged area of British Columbia on the northern reaches of the Strait of Georgia. This detailed description of the history and folkways of these people is the culmination of 10 years of research by the authors. Recounts their myths and legends in the context of a sensitive account of past and present daily life in the community including such diverse activities as traditional food preparation Indian doctoring ceremonialism and the ongoing struggle for Native rights." - back cover. 176 pages including index and suggested reading list. Reproductions of black and white photos in text. Somewhat above-average wear. Unmarked. A sound reference example of this informative work.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; INDIANS NORTH AMERICA CANADA SOCIAL SCIENCE NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES Kennedy Dorothy; Bouchard Randy Sliammon Life Sliammon Lands Coast Salish Indians British Columbia 176 pages including index. Describes a little known group of Coast Salish Indian . Talonbooks, Limited paperback
1959rif. 166j1782Duncan B.C.: Self-Published. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1959. First Edition. Softcover. Presents the local history of the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. xii 112 p. Black and white photographic plates. Map. Chapters include: Indian Country; The Trail-breakers and Early Pioneers; Pioneer Housekeeping and the Birth of Amenities; Two Families in One House; Coming of Age; The Railway Age; The New Century; Ware Comes to Cowichan; Highlights of Thirty Years. Unmarked with average wear to book. Above-average wear to dust jacket. A sound first edition example. Hale & Barman 664 Edwards & Lort 2605 Lowther 2072. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Warm Land: The Story of a Valley and the People Who Live in it SIGNED BY AUTHOR Duncan Cowichan Valley Tzouhalem Mount Native Indian Legends History Vancouver Island Native Peoples Somenos Quamichan Mount mt. Sicker Prevost Cowichan Bay River Lo . Self-Published paperback
1986rif. 647j1958Queen Charlotte Islands: FOL. Very Good. 1986. First Edition. Paperback. 0889257140 . The first part of this study looks into what has gone before. For nearly a century people have come to the Islands curious and hopeful as to the agricultural possibilities. There are some fascinating stories of the early settlers of their high hopes and low endings. The second part provides advice from locals who have learned through trial and error. Topics include: Haida agriculture; Early investigations; First Settlers; Fairs; War; Five Farms; Farmers' Institute; Experimental Plot; Wild Cattle; Experimental Plot; The Later Years; Soil Treatment; Climate; The Crops; The Gardiners. 111 pages. Bibliography. References. Index. Abundantly illustrated in black and white. Clean tight and unmarked with light wear. A quality example.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Growing Food on the Queen Charlotte Islands Agriculture Farming Pioneer Farmers Haida agriculture; Early investigations; First Settlers; Fairs; War; Five Farms; Farmers' Institute; Experimental Plot; Wild Cattle; Experimental Plot; The Later Years; Soil . FOL paperback
1958rif. 212j2060Dawson Creek British Columbia: Dawson Creek Historical Society. Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1958. First Edition. Paperback. Chapters include: The Land Takes Shape; Native Peoples; Fur; Missionaries Traders Travellers Klondikers; Hector Tremblay; Settlers - Some Pioneer Experiences; The District Becomes Home; The Twenties; District Histories; Calendar of Events 1930-1958; and more. 115 glossy stapled pages. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Name and date handwritten atop title page otherwise unmarked with moderate wear to original red card covers. A well-preserved example of this informative history. Please note: Front cover states title is The South Peace River District and Dawson Creek B.C. prepared for the South Peace Historical Society. In our description we have provided the title and publisher stated on the title page. Edwards and Lort 1095 Lowther 2008 Hale & Barman 211. ; 4to . Dawson Creek Historical Society paperback
1988rif. 166j1925Harrison Hot Springs British Columbia: Treeline Publishing. Good. 1988. First Edition. Paperback. 0969342101 . "Touches on the part played by mining and sternwheelers in the history of these areas but concentrates on the evolution of the sawmilling and logging industries and some of the individuals involved in this development." - front cover. 136 pages. Reference List. Index. Maps. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Tight and unmarked with average wear. A sound example of this very informative history. ; 4to . Treeline Publishing paperback
1980rif. 166j2011Canada: Publisher Not Stated. Good. 1980. First Edition. Paperback. Signed without inscription by compiler Della Herman upon Foreword page. "There are many old-timers living in the Bulkley Valley who have received most if not all of their education in the schools in this area. The stories they tell of their school years of their teachers and of their fellow pupils are delightful. This account is an attempt to bring together the history of the various schools and some of the people connected with them." - Foreword. 6 119 2 p. Numerous black and white reproductions of archival photos. Undated but appears to be circa 1980. Clean tight and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality signed example of this enjoyable and informative compilation. ; 8vo; Signed by Author . Publisher Not Stated paperback
