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2002rif. 755j0494Armstrong B.C.: Rogers Foods Ltd. Very Good. 2002. First Edition. Spiral Bound. "Our new '50th Anniversary Recipe Collection' celebrates the people and the products of Rogers Foods! Employees were invited to share the favourite ways they use and enjoy Rogers products. You will find traditional family recipes enjoyed for generations as well as newly developed favourites. Also included are selected winning recipes from our 'The Healthy Loaf' bread baking competitions as well as frequently requested recipes and new releases from the test kitchen at Rogers Foods'" - inside front cover. 96 glossy pages. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. A lovely copy.; Photographs; 8vo . Rogers Foods Ltd. unknown
2014rif. 548j0322Canada: D.I.E. Very Good. 2014. First Edition. Paperback. 0993852106 . Generically signed and dated upon title page by author who has also penned an accompanying cryptic illustration/diagram. "The first book to explore the life and work of exuberant and compelling British Columbia artist Godfrey Stephens whose work reflects nautical modern and classical influences along with the formative influence of his boyhood relationship with Kwakwaka'wakw Master Carver Chief Mungo Martin. From towering sculptures likened to abstract totem poles to psychedelic whirling paintings and sailing vessels crafted without blueprints or tape measures the breadth and scope of Godfrey's artistic output is staggering. Includes excerpts of the author's lifelong correspondence with her artist uncle." - front flap. Lavishly produced with 237 colour and black and white photos with over 50 full page photos and bleeds. viii 2 131 pp. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Rather than simply as a book one is tempted to describe this beautiful item as a vivacious event! Awarded the 2015 Independent Publisher's Gold Medal for Best Regional Non-Fiction.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Godfrey Stephens Artists - British Columbia Canadian Art - British Columbia Contemporary West Coast art Mungo Martin; Signed by Author . D.I.E. paperback
1978rif. 613j0394Fort St. James British Columbia: The Stuart Lake Figure Scating Club. Good. 1978. First Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. 52 pages. Includes nostalgic ads for local businesses. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy of this nice Fort St. James keepsake.; 8vo . The Stuart Lake Figure Scating Club unknown
1991rif. 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
2012rif. 753j0399Fort St. James British Columbia: Stuart Lake Seniors Association. Very Good. 2012. First Edition. Spiral Bound. 142 page cookbook with recipes contributed by members from Fort St. James B.C. and vicinity. Index. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 8vo . Stuart Lake Seniors Association unknown
1982rif. 738h0373Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre. Fair. 1982. First Paperback Edition. Paperback. 0888943326 . "Of the many resources available to the early Indians of the Northwest Coast the most vital was fish. The people devised ingenious ways of catching the different species creating a technology vastly different from that of today's industrial world. With attention to clarity and detail Hilary Stewart illustrates their hooks lines sinkers lures floats clubs spears harpoons nets traps rakes and gaffs showing how these were made and used - in over 450 drawings and 75 photographs." - back cover. First paperback edition of this title first published in 1977. 181 pages. Bibliography. Index. Oblong 9"x10". Unmarked with somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this fascinating and highly-informative study.; 8vo . Douglas & McIntyre paperback
1993rif. 753j0405Chemainus British Columbia: Chemainus Valley Historical Society. Very Good. 1993. First Edition. Spiral Bound. "Today we plan menus that are low in fat and high in carotene rather than around our favourite foods. Therefore to bring back the flavour of yesteryears we have collected tasty memories of Grandmother's Kitchen. We hope the reader will recollect the smells of baking bread and real spices; the taste of crisp cookies and cruchy pickles; and the eye-appeal of really fresh vegetables and fruit. Our thanks go to the descendants of the pioneer cooks of the Chemainus Valley and Thetis Island who searched through cupboards drawers and bureaus to find suitable recipes." - Introduction 88 pages. Index. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. ; 8vo . Chemainus Valley Historical Society unknown
1974rif. 568j0353Vancouver B.C.: Prince of Wales Secondary School. Good. 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Loaded with black and white photos of staff and students. Lots of nice autographs and inscriptions throughout. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy.; 4to . Prince of Wales Secondary School hardcover
2003rif. 757j0454Campbell River British Columbia: Ptarmigan Press. Very Good. 2003. First Edition. Spiral Bound. 0919537588 . "Choose from over 100 pages of salmon recipes from the experts! The chefs restaurants and salmon industry of Campbell River the legendary Salmon Capital of the World have contribued their very best." - back cover. 127 pages. Gift greetings upon title page otherwise clean bright and unmarked wiht light wear. A nice copy.; 8vo . Ptarmigan Press unknown
2013rif. 755j0505Sooke British Columbia: Sooke Fall Fair. Very Good. 2013. First Edition. Spiral Binding. "Contains not only favourite recipes submitted by the community but also a bit of history of the fair and Sooke over the years and personal memories of fairs gone by." - page 1. 155 pages. Occasional black and white reproductions of photos. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 8vo . Sooke Fall Fair unknown
2003rif. 737j0808Victoria B.C.: British Columbia Ministry of Education. Very Good. 2003. First Printing. Hardcover. 0772648824 . "Documents the history and cultures of First Nations and Metis people in British Columbia from before the arrival of Europeans to the present. Examines the historical foundations of contemporary issues and illustrates how First Nations cultures have adapted to changing world events and environments." - page 7. Sections include: The Voice of the Land is Our Language; Relationships with the Land; The Historical Journey; The Legacy of Colonialism; Cultural Expression. 287 pages. Index. Footnotes. Glossary. Many colour and black and white photos. Prior owner's name neatly inside front board otherwise clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; B.C. British Columbia First Nations Studies History . British Columbia Ministry of Education hardcover
1994rif. 242j0297Coquitlam B.C.: Partners Fund. Good. 1994. First Edition. Paperback. 0969821301 . "Documents in detail the history of the original Botanical Gardens at Essondale and describes the trees that remain there. The trees in this magnificent parklike setting are invaluable as teaching tools. This park is part of our heritage to be passed along for other generations to enjoy." - Foreword. Lovely colour photos. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Prior owner's name and scribbled out writing atop title page. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy.; Illustrations; 8vo . Partners Fund paperback
2007rif. 613j0175Nanaimo B.C.: Bowen Park Seniors. Very Good. 2007. First Edition. Spiral Bound. "This cookbooks is dedicated to the many Bowen Park Seniors who have selflessly volunteered their time and talents over the years in order that members may enjoy a wide range of activities and programs." - Dedication page. 108 pages. Index. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A lovely copy.; 8vo . Bowen Park Seniors unknown
1994rif. 613j0174Nanaimo B.C.: Nanaimo Community Kitchens. Good. 1994. First Edition. Plastic Comb. "The recipes in this book are favorites prepared in our Community Kitchens. Most of the dishes stand on their own as complete meals or with a light accompaniment. The Basics Plus section provides recipes for some additions to enhance these meals as well as instructions for preparing stocks and cooking beans. Recipes that are expecially economical are marked with an in the index." - page iv. "When Nanaimo Community Kitchens began in 1991 we aimed to provide nutritious meals that tasted good at a cost of not more than $1.00 per serving. This cookbook published in 1994 is the proof these goals are attainable." - page iii. 60 pages. Index. Average wear. Minimal markings. A sound copy.; 8vo . Nanaimo Community Kitchens unknown
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
1981rif. 613h2062Vancouver B.C.: The Vancouver Sun. Fair. 1981. First Edition. Spiral Bound. "Early in 1981 The Sun challenged creative cooks with a recipe contest. The response was overwhelming. Cottage home economists sifted and sorted over 2500 entries. Testing took several weeks and a final marathon cook-off in the Cottage kitchen decided the eventual winners. All the recipes were outstanding but with a limited number of prizes we had to single out just a few for initial publication. This book is a further selection. By popular request also included are favorites from our Supercook series and other cooking features which have appeared in recent years in The Sun Food Section." - Introduction. This copy was wet at some point so its pages undulate moderately. Unmarked with average wear. A worthy working copy. ; Illustrations; 8vo . The Vancouver Sun unknown
2002rif. 633h2034Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2002. First Edition. Paperback. Provides a fantastic look back at local business. Includes brief interviews with Jim McCreight and George Isitt. Includes many wonderful nostalgic ads. Special attention is given to Armstrong's Ltd. Department Store Overwaitea and local entertainment. 32 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
1981rif. 633h2021Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 1981. First Edition. Paperback. Features: List of members; Sermons in Stone - Pictographs Part VII by R.L. Hainstock; Book review of 'Exploring the Nicola Valley'; Symbolism in the Nicola Valley - ice age native races fur trade packers ranchers by Pat Lean; Symbolism and design in the early native lifestyle by Cole Arendt; Photo of Merritt's first car; Death of James Pooley; Photo of the late Frank Merritt with Sylvia Merritt; Childhood photo of barry Neil Merritt; Diamond Vale Mine Tipple by Art Leese; Six letters written in the late 1800s by Nicola Valley teacher Annie McQueen; Book review of 'Jubilee of Pentecost in Merritt' by Beatrice Sederberg. 12 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
2003rif. 468h1943Nanaimo BC: Coho Books of Canada. Very Good. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 0973072342 . Signed and briefly inscribed by author inside front board. Presents detailed information and colour photos of the wild flowers present in the following Nanaimo areas: Jack Point Harewood Plains Westwood Lake Mount Benson Westwood Ridges Woodstream Park Piper's Lagoon Nanoose Hill The Cameron River Valley. 155 pages. Index. Clean bright and unmarked with minimal wear. An excellent example of this extraordinary reference. ; 4to; Signed by Author . Coho Books of Canada hardcover
1982rif. 633h1938Vancouver BC: Douglas & McIntyre. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. 0888943709 . "The story of British Columbia's biggest forest products company employer of 24000 is the fascinating subject of this corporate drama. MacMillan Bloedel Limited - its successes and setbacks boardroom battles and takeover raids local acquisitions and global expansion the stuff of business legend - is synonymous with the industry at the very heart of B.C.'s birth and development. Reveals the men who made the ledends: the dynamic H.R. MacMillan a penniless Ontario farm boy who parlayed a small lumber brokerage firm into a billion-dollar corporation owner of the largest chartered fleet of cargo ships in the world; J.H. Bloedel one of the great lumber entrepreneurs of North America; strong-willed J.V. Clyne former judge who took MB into Europe Asia and the southern U.S.; Calvert Knudsen a 'team' man hired to revive MB after the company's shipping business collapsed in 1975 and the company faced its first traumatic losses. MacKay has had access to company records and has interviewed scores of former and present employees in the mills and woods. His text is supplemented with 125 photos evoking the colour of the old days of logging." - dust jacket. 361 pages. Selected reference list. Index. Black and white photographic plates. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper title page and page one otherwise clean bright and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this informative history. ; 8vo . Douglas & McIntyre hardcover
1993rif. 633h2025Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 1993. First Edition. Paperback. This special issue is devoted to coverage of the genealogy of the local Guichon Family with many photos. Begins with an obituary for Gerard Francis Joseph Guichon who passed away in October 1991; Charles Guichon; Laurent Guichon; Pierre Guichon; Joseph Guichon founder of the Guichon Ranch; Lawrence P. Guichon; Joseph Anthelme Guichon; John Francis Guichon; The Guichon Ranch; List of Nicola Valley Place Names named Guichon. 12 pages. Selected Bibliography. "Judith Guichon served as British Columbia's Lieutenant Governor from 2012 to 2018. Prior to that she owned and operated Gerard Guichon Ranch Limited in the Nicola Valley." - Wikipedia. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this exceptional Guichon family genealogical reference.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
1995rif. 731h1942Victoria BC: First Nations Education Division Greater Victoria School District. Fair. 1995. First Edition. Paperback. 1894114000 . Signed without inscription upon title page by illustrator Joe Silvey. A children's story book produced to aid in the preservation of native culture in British Columbia. Prior owner's bookplate upon title page. 30 glossy pages illustrated in colour. Above-average wear. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this charming work.; Color Illustrations; 8vo; Signed by Artist . First Nations Education Division, Greater Victoria School District paperback
1981rif. 633h2036Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 1981. First Edition. Paperback. These three issues remind us of tools and devices now antiques used by homemakers and families of long ago such as: Smoothing Stones Hat Irons Sad Irons Goffering Irons Fluter Irons Box Irons Gas Irons Phonographs Radios and Cameras not to mention live bands!. Total of 36 pages. Illustrated in black and white. Clean and unmarked with light wear. ; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
2008rif. 633h2015British Columbia: CNCP. Very Good. 2008. First Edition. Paperback. 0921087411 . "The sternwheeler era was a fascinating period in the history of Central British Columbia. From 1863 to 1921 there were twelve sternwheelers that plied the waters of the Upper Fraser River at varying times. This book addresses aspects of social history relevant to sternwheeler construction and operation on the Upper Fraser. Social contexts in the realm of resource exploitation railway development and settlement are highlighted. Specific references are made to individuals engaged in sternwheeler transport as owners operators or simply as innocent travelers." - back cover. 115 pages. Index. Reference list. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. ; 4to . CNCP paperback
2000rif. 633h2031Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Paperback. This issue contains historic headlines and articles from the local newspaper between 1976 and 2000. A sampling of the topics includes: Voght House dismantled; Jean Swedberg awarded for bravery; Merritt R.C.M.P bombed; Allan Collett declared Freeman of Merritt; Highmont closes; Vietnamese 'boat people' family settles in; Coquihalla Phase II opens; passing of Lawrence Guichon; Passing of Katherine Mary Garcia Katie; and much more. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
