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1971rif. 715h1999Lillooet BC: Lillooet Publishers Ltd. Good. 1971. First Edition. Paperback. A historical look at the territory beyond Mount Garibaldi British Columbia. Sections include: 1858-1864 The Douglas Route; Lillooet a Hundred Years Ago; The Squamish Trail; The Lillooet Indians; Homestead Recipes; Pemberton Valley Playground; and more. 167 pages. Includes dozens of black and white reproductions of fascinating archival photos. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A quality vintage copy of this interesting and informative work. Hale & Barman 782. ; Cover Art; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 167 pages. Circa 1971. Contains dozens of fascinating black and white photographic reproductions. A historical look at the territory beyond Mount Garibaldi. Sections include: 1858-1864 The Douglas Route; Lillooet a Hundred Years Ago; The Squamish Trai . Lillooet Publishers Ltd. paperback
1984rif. 633h2022Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 1984. First Edition. Paperback. This issue provides a very detailed and informative review of Merritt's street names and the persons they were named after. Includes biographical details and many photos of these individuals. Contents include: Forksdale; Merritt; Armstrong Addition; Diamond Vale; City of Merritt Street Map 2 pages; Conklin Estate; Merritt Town Addition; Conklin Estate Addition; The Bench; Conklin Estate Additions; Diamond Vale Addition; Merritt Additions. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this excellent issue.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
2000rif. 633h2028Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Paperback. Reviews the main historical events in the Nicola Valley from 1900-1925 based on local newspaper articles. Some of the topics include James Dunsmuir's purchase of coal lands a C.P.R. construction contract Henry Woodward killed Quilchena Hotel opening 15 killed by slide nostalgic ads and much much more. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
1958rif. 613h2072British Columbia: British Columbia Women's Institutes. Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1958. First Edition. Hardcover. "An adventure in cooking awaits you in the following pages for here are gathered the favourite recipes of good cooks from all parts of our Province. Some of them have come from the 'Old Lands' the British Isles and other parts of Europe some from the United States and other countries around the world some are treasures from the collections of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers and others from generation to generation before there were any written cookbooks memories of the gallant women of yesteryears. These recipes have not been lab tested. Instead their merit rests on the reputation of our British Columbia women as good cooks and able hostesses members of our Women's Institutes and used in their own homes across our province who year after year take so many prizes in our Fairs and Exhibitions. Early settlers gave freely of hospitality and food. Doors were always open to travellers and so we are happy to have the opportunity to compile this Cook Book to mark our part in the Centennial Celebration of our Province." - Foreword. 298 pages. Index. Occasional nice black and white photos of scenes of the various areas in the province from which recipes were contributed. Colour map endpapers. Binding intact. Handwritten recipes on last two pages. Contents moderately toned with age. A sound first edition copy of this special vintage B.C. cookbook.; 8vo . British Columbia Women's Institutes hardcover
2000rif. 633h2030Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Paperback. This issue contains headlines and articles from local newspapers covering the main historic local events from 1951-1975 with grainy photos. Topics include: 3 Million-ton slide into the Nicola; First Merritt Council in eighteen years; Passing of Arthur R. Carrington; Drowning at Nicola Lake; Man killed by flaming grass skirt!; Canford sawmill fire; Passing of Dr. Austin Gillis; and much more. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
1936rif. 613h2005Vancouver B.C.: Household Service Department of the Vancouver Daily Province. Poor. 1936. First Edition. Paperback. A rare first edition example of this early Vancouver cookbook. Undated but Driver B86.1 suggests a printing date between 1935 and 1938. Subsequent revised editions were published in 1939 and 1941. "In this little booklet will be found recipes for almost every occasion. Each one has been carefully tested in The Province Modern Kitchen and if you have difficulty with any recipe a phone call or a letter to this household department of The Daily Province will bring the advice of trained home economist or dietitian to your rescue." - Introduction. 52 pages. Index. 25 x 17.7 cm. Few markings around the Lemon Cake Pudding and Butterscotch Sauce recipes on pages 25 and 26. Heavily worn with typical cookbook soiling. Middle page holding by one staple. Covers dangling from top staple. A wonderful piece of Vancouver culinary history.; Sm 4to . Household Service Department of the Vancouver Daily Province paperback
1956rif. 666h2016British Columbia: British Columbia Historical Quarterly. Good. 1956. Reprint. Paperback. Reprinted from the British Columbia Historical Quarterly. 129 pages. Index. Black and white photographic plates. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this very informative history. ; 8vo . British Columbia Historical Quarterly paperback
2007rif. 562h2047Victoria B.C.: Trafford. Good. 2007. First Edition. Spiral Binding. 1425136370 . Signed and generically inscribed by author upon first blank leaf. Presents the history of Dog Creek a rural British Columbia community located south of Williams Lake and west of 100 Mile House. Gift greetings upon first blank leaf. 186 pages. Index. Bibliography. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Includes details all Dog Creek Reserve #1 residents enumerated in 1911 by the William's Lake Indian Agency. Moderate wear. A sound copy of this informative local history.; 4to; Signed by Author . Trafford unknown
1999rif. 633h2027Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 1999. First Edition. Paperback. Cover 25 historical buildings in Merritt Collettville Nicola and Quilchena complete with maps photos and detailed descriptions. Very informative. 28 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
2001rif. 633h2032Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2001. First Edition. Paperback. Provides an outline of the events of the Nicola Valley Museum Archives Association over the past 25 years. Lists the Executive and Directors who have held office over the years including speakers and their topics at the annual general meetings. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
2002rif. 633h2035Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2002. First Edition. Paperback. Provides a huge and sensational collection of ads for local businesses over the past 100 years. "This information was taken from archival newspapers dating from 1900 to 1999. We have endeavored to depict businesses that no longer exist in the hope it will invoke nostalgic memories for some of our members. We ask that you keep in mind that the ads are a sign of the times and may be controversial by today's standards." - page 2. 64 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this huge and fantastic issue.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
2001rif. 633h2033Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2001. First Edition. Paperback. "We have compiled and researched the street and avenue names. most of the names are from early settlers of the area. As well this issuecovers other important names and places of the Lower Nicola area." - page 3. A very informative issue with many grainy reproductions of archival photos. Includes a major genealogical article on the Smith Family - Lower Nicola Pioneers. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
1968rif. 323h2067Victoria B.C.: The B.C. Railway Hist. Ass'n. Good. 1968. Revised Edition. Paperback. "Of the myriad mining railroads built around the turn of the century few could match the Lenora Mt. Sicker in either the gleaming beauty of its diminutive narrow-gauge Shay locomotives or its harrowing use of thirteen percent grades seventy-five degree curves and triple switchbacks." - page 5. 40 pages. Bibliography. Numerous black and white reproductions of interesting archival photos. Roster of locomotives. Prior owner's details atop title page. Average wear. A sound vintage copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Shays on the Switchbacks: A History of the Narrow Gauge Lenora Mt. Sicker Railway - Revised Edition Vancouver Island Logging . The B.C. Railway Hist. Ass'n paperback
1994rif. 562h2054Lake Cowichan British Columbia: 50th Anniversary Book Committee. Fine. 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. 1550562908 . "Presents the record of many families the story of the geographic and economic importance of the village and its surrounding communities. It is a story of the initiative and perseverance of the early settlers the hardships endured and the community spirit that developed." - Introduction. 334 pages. Index. Glossary. Profusely illustrated in black and white. Nicely illustrated endpapers. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Brilliant gilt lettering and decoration upon forest green boards. A lovely copy of this wonderful genealogical reference. Gift quality.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Family Trees - The Growth of a Forest Community: Lake Cowichan British Columbia 1944-1994 Vancouver Island History Pioneers Settlers . 50th Anniversary Book Committee hardcover
1987rif. 733h1971Langley B.C.: Sunfire Publications Limited. Good. 1987. First Edition. Paperback. 091953127X . Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos and more recent photos in colour. Chapters include: The Mines and Miners; Life in Old Barkerville; The Barkerville Fire; The Law; Chinatown; The Road In; The Barkerville Cemetery; The Last Mile. 64 pages. Index. Prior owner's small address label on title page otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy.; 4to; I confirm this book is in 733. 15 Sept 2022. . Sunfire Publications Limited paperback
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
1964rif. 143h1800London: The London Illustrated News. Very Good. 1964. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Features/Photos: The largest earthquake ever recorded - scenes of havoc in Anchorage Alaska; Prince Philip with the Beatles; De Gualle in Latin America; Team Spirit wins Grand National by Half a length; Finds from Caesarea; The Water Bombing Story - Forest Fire-Fighting by Air in British Columbia; and more. 40 pages. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound vintage copy.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; The Illustrated London News - April 4 1964 largest earthquake ever recorded - scenes of havoc in Anchorage Alaska; Prince Philip with the Beatles; De Gualle in Latin America; Team Spirit wins Grand National by Half a length; Finds from Caesarea; The W . The London Illustrated News unknown
1998rif. 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
2000rif. 613h1959Victoria BC: Rotary Anns of Victoria. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Spiral Binding. A cookbook produced as a 50th anniversary project by the Rotary Anns of Victoria who contributed the recipes. Rotary Anns encourage and support their husbands in Programmes such as the Rotary Youth Exchanges. Undated but appears to be circa 2000. 131 pages. Handwritten recipes on last couple of pages. News clipping recipe taped inside back cover. Light wear. A quality copy.; 4to . Rotary Anns of Victoria unknown
1988rif. 839h1974Kelowna B.C.: Self-Published. Good. 1988. First Edition. Paperback. 0889257892 . Signed and dated without inscription by Bob Hayman who collected and published these his father's stories. "For about forty years my Dad Len Hayman was skipper of the ferry crossing the Okanagan Lake B.C. between Kelowna and Westbank. This ferry was a major link in Highway 97 from California to the Yukon. Many passengers made the trip in Dad's wheelhouse and he entertained them with his stories hence the title of this book." - Introduction. Includes 25 pages of black and white reproductions of archival photos. Unmarked with light wear. A quality copy of this very interesting and entertaining compilation. ; Cover Art; 8vo; Signed by Compiler . Self-Published paperback
1965rif. 559h1960Victoria BC: University of Victoria. Good. 1965. First Edition. 104 pages profusely illustrated with black and white photos and descriptions of UVic activites events and campus life in 1965 plus an assortment of nostalgic ads for local businesses. Does not include headshots/names of students. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality vintage copy. And yes stubby beer bottles do appear.; 4to . University of Victoria unknown
2008rif. 633h2037Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2008. First Edition. Paperback. Reviews the history of the Quilchena Hotel complete with numerous reproductions of arcival photos and documents. Also includes a nice one-page feature on the Quilchena General Store. 12 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
2000rif. 613h2044Saanich B.C.: The North & South Saanich Agricultural Society. Good. 2000. First Edition. Spiral Binding. "We thank those individuals who donated their favourite recipes in this wonderful cookbook. Many of the members have won competitions at the Saanich Fair and we thank them for sharing their prize-winning recipes." - Introduction. 108 pages. Index. Undated but appears to be circa 2000. ; 8vo . The North & South Saanich Agricultural Society unknown
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
2000rif. 633h2029Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Paperback. This issue includes headlines and articles from local newspapers covering the main historic local events from 1926-1950. A sampling of the topics include: Fatal Shooting Accident; Opening of Big Power Plant; Stage plunges into the Nicola; Mayor killed by fire; Planing mill burns; Massive death toll in Coalmont explosion; Death of Chief Chillihitzia; and very much fmore. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
