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2001Best.-Nr. 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
1968Best.-Nr. 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
1994Best.-Nr. 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
1987Best.-Nr. 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
1981Best.-Nr. 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
1964Best.-Nr. 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
1998Best.-Nr. 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
2000Best.-Nr. 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
1988Best.-Nr. 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
1965Best.-Nr. 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
2008Best.-Nr. 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
2000Best.-Nr. 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
1988Best.-Nr. 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
2000Best.-Nr. 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
1991Best.-Nr. 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
1992Best.-Nr. 447h1969Canada: Canadian West Magazine. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Deluxe clothbound edition of all four Canadian West Magazines published in 1992 collector numbers 27 28 29 30. Hand-numbered #99 of only 300 copies issued. Signed by Garnet Basque Publisher. 188 pages printed upon glossy stock generously illustrated in colour and black and white. A sampling of the many excellent articles includes: Bill Maximick - Profile of a Western Artist; Rose Harbour - Queen Charlotte Islands Whaling Station; Steveston B.C. - A Splendid Opening For Capitalists; and The Forgotten Mines of Silver Peak Mountain. Light overall wear. Dust jacket secured to book with three pieces of partially yellowed tape at both front and back. Prior owner's small address label inside front board. A quality copy of this special volume.; 4to . Canadian West Magazine hardcover
1975Best.-Nr. 613h1977Sidney B.C.: Friends of the Sidney Museum. Fair. 1975. First Edition. Spiral Bound. Includes an informative three-page history of Sidney and the Sidney Museum. 104 pages in all including many nostalgic ads for local businesses. Bit of writing on blank page at back. Above-average external wear and soiling. Binding intact. Undated but appears to be circa 1975. A worthy copy of this vintage Vancouver Island cookbook.; 8vo . Friends of the Sidney Museum unknown
1986Best.-Nr. 538h1919Victoria British Columbia Canada: Sono Nis Press. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. 0919203760 . "Maclure headed British Columbia's largest domestic architectural practice for over 30 years. His clients included those domineering figures whose imagination vision and rapacity set the province's economic political and cultural history on a course which is still recognizable today. Yet Maclure was a shy often retiring man of frail health and wry humour generous and not financially successful. This is the account of a sensitive artistic personality constantly searching for pattern and form in an age whose larger-than-life canvas stretched every man to the limits of talent and ingenuity. Extensively illustrated with colour plates period and contemporary photographs paintings and architectural drawings. A scholarly and authoritative work which is easy to use both as a stimulating read or as a handy reference source." - dust jacket. 274 pages. Index. Bibliography. Complete list of over 450 architectural designs and commissions 1889-1929. Very light wear to book which bears gift greetings upon dedication page and is otherwise clean bright and unmarked. Average wear to dust jacket now in archival protection. A lovely copy of this wonderful book.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Buildings of Samuel MacLure: In Search of Appropriate Form Vancouver Island Homes Victoria Design English Modern New Westminster Vancouver . Sono Nis Press hardcover
2001Best.-Nr. 839h1922Victoria B.C.: Western Isles. Very Good. 2001. First Edition. Paperback. 0921107102 . "The story of the ships and crews that moved cargo on the west coast of North American from the 18th century to the present day. R. Sheret shares his original photographs and distinct illustrations interspersed with this didactic writing. When did coastal vessels first come here Why How did they navigate without the current bells and whistles When did cruise ships and oil tankers begin This book is an extremely interesting historical chronology of the evolement of former vessels and modern vessels that ply our shores today. The author's in-depth research is enriched by his 40 year career on coasters paralleled with marine photography and his personal marine library that includes gems dating back nearly 300 years." - back cover. 139 glossy pages. Approximately 295 photos and 90 illustrations. Ghost writing on front cover otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. A quality copy of this fascinating and informative work. ; 4to . Western Isles paperback
1985Best.-Nr. 315h2002British Columbia: Sono Nis Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. 091920368X . "The first full-length study of the career of the controversial missionary William Duncan. An unordained Anglican minister he was sent to British Columbia by the Church Missionary Society of England in 1857 to work among the Tsimshian Indians at Fort Simpson. After five years he left to establish Metlakatla but after disputes with various governmental officials moved this community north to Annette Island near Ketchikan. He was an outspoken advocate of Indian rights particularly land ownership when that was not a popular cause among the land-seeking white population." - dust jacket. 341 pages. Bibliography. Index. Black and white photographic plates. Map endpapers. Book clean bright and unmarked with light wear. Light wear to dust jacket now preserved in mylar. A quality copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall . Sono Nis Press hardcover
1980Best.-Nr. 613h2042British Columbia: British Columbia Honey Producers' Assocation. Fair. 1980. First Edition. Paperback. "These recipes have been provided by members of the B.C. Honey Producers' Association their families and friends. The recipes have been compiled and tested by Home Economists from the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture. All the recipes included have been approved by a taste panel. Recipe ingredients are listed in metric units on the left and Imperial units on the right. All recipes use liquid honey unless otherwise specified." - page 1. Includes several colour photos. Undated but appears to be circa 1980. 42 pages stapled booklet. Gift greetings inside front cover otherwise unmarked. Piece missing from lower right corner of front cover. A worthy reference copy of this sweet honey recipe compilation.; 8vo . British Columbia Honey Producers' Assocation paperback
2008Best.-Nr. 633h2039Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2008. First Edition. Paperback. Features: Article about White Stump Lake and its first settlers; Two-page map showing old trail drives the Bulman trail drives and property and the Willow Ranch to Circle J. route; Photos and article about the current history of the Stump Lake Cattle Co. 12 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
1987Best.-Nr. 132j0025Fraser Lake British Columbia: Fraser Lake & District Historical Society. Good. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969234104 . Covers the communities of Fraser Lake Endako and Fort Fraser which are situated along a thirty-two kilometre stretch of Highway 16 approximately one-hundred and thirty-five kilometres west of Prince George. This special copy is signed without inscriptions upon its title page by the following four members of the Fraser Lake & District Historical Society: Ruth H. Schmidt Helen R. Sherwin Beth Woolsey and Grace A. Foote. "This book is a tribute to the rugged men and women of the past and present whose courage ingenuity and steadfastness began the settlement of this area. We have delved into history for the stories of those who have passed away and greatly enjoyed recording the reminiscences of those whom we are fortunate to still have with us. To those pioneers who have given us 'Deeper Roots and Greener Valleys' we proudly dedicate this book." - iii. xii 316 pages. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Includes over 100 pages of family histories. Unmarked with moderate wear to original white cloth illustrated in green. Binding intact. A quality copy of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. Hale & Barman 316. ; 4to; Signed by Editors . Fraser Lake & District Historical Society hardcover
2004Best.-Nr. 613j0078Salt Spring Island British Columbia: Self-Published. Good. 2004. First Edition. Spiral Bound. "In the finest tradition of the Salt Spring Potluck please share a taste of Island sunshine Island friends and Island hospitality. Enjoy!" - Introduction. 152 pages. "Maggie's book like her food is surely written for people who love to eat!" - back cover. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Bit of fading to text on front cover. A nice copy of this wonderful and warm compilation.; 8vo . Self-Published unknown
2003Best.-Nr. 164h6022Nanaimo B.C.: Nanaimo Lifeline Program. Very Good. 2003. First Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. Cookbook prepared as a fundraiser for those unable to afford Nanaimo's Lifeline service. Features recipes provided by a variety of local sources including the Mahle House a politician and more. 94 pages. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 8vo . Nanaimo Lifeline Program unknown
