British Columbia 100 Years Ago
British Columbia 100 Years Ago

Author: Fred Thirkell

Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781894384506

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In an era when picture postcards became a unique new way to "call home," they quickly established a role in enticing an ongoing parade of tourists to British Columbia. This book features an impressive collection of black-and-white lithograph images that were sold to the public in the early twentieth century. Documenting life in British Columbia during this period of time, each image has a story to tell. Collectively they define the state of affairs in B.C. a century ago. The book is divided into geographic regions, with an introductory article and map for each. Fred Thirkell and Bob Scullion's previous book of postcard images, Postcards From the Past (1996), won a City of Vancouver Heritage Award.

The Founding of Kamloops, a Story of 100 Years Ago ... a Souvenir of the Kamloops Centenary Celebration, September 17, 18 and 19, 1912
The Founding of Kamloops, a Story of 100 Years Ago ... a Souvenir of the Kamloops Centenary Celebration, September 17, 18 and 19, 1912

Author: Mark Sweeten Wade

Publisher: Franklin Classics

Published: 2018-10-11

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780342501311

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Long Way to Paradise
A Long Way to Paradise

Author: Robert A.J. McDonald

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 2021-10-15

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 0774864745

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The political landscape of British Columbia has been characterized by divisiveness since Confederation. But why and how did it become Canada’s most fractious province? A Long Way to Paradise traces the evolution of political ideas in the province from 1871 to 1972, exploring British Columbia’s journey to socio-political maturity. Robert McDonald explains its classic left-right divide as a product of “common sense” liberalism that also shaped how British Columbians met the demands and challenges of a modernizing world. This lively, richly detailed overview provides fresh insight into the fascinating story of provincial politics in Canada’s lotus land.

The Resettlement of British Columbia
The Resettlement of British Columbia

Author: Cole Harris

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780774805896

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Nine essays reflect on the strategies of colonialism in British Columbia during the first 150 years after the arrival of European settlers. Peering through the dual lenses of post-colonial theory and empirical data, the author considers Native disease and depopulation; the means by which fur traders consolidated their position in Native territories; the introduction of British property law, and the methods of surveillance and disciplinary power that accompanied it; the progressive destruction of distance and the repossession of land; and the cultural assumptions of missionaries and settlers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

British Columbia
British Columbia

Author: Richard Cannings

Publisher: Greystone Books

Published: 2015-02-15

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 177164074X

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This revised and expanded edition of an award-winning book not only explores British Columbia’s stunning ecology but also features an increased focus on climate change. With expanded sections on the province’s geological history, updated information on the mountain pine beetle and the future of B.C.’s biodiversity, and fresh information on many other topics, this edition includes new illustrations, photos, sidebars, and new and revised maps. Both an authoritative reference and an easy-to-read guide, this revised edition is a must for anyone who wants detailed and up-to-date information about British Columbia’s dazzling natural world.

Checklist of the Lepidoptera of British Columbia, Canada: Entomological Society of British Columbia Occasional Paper No. 3
Checklist of the Lepidoptera of British Columbia, Canada: Entomological Society of British Columbia Occasional Paper No. 3

Author: Gregory R. Pohl

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 1483435199

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"Moths and butterflies (Lepidoptera) are one of the most diverse and economically important groups of insects, with approximately 157,000 species worldwide. This book establishes a definitive list of the species that occur in BC, and clarifies erroneous records in past works. It provides a knowledge baseline that will be useful to resource and conservation managers, biodiversity researchers, taxonomists, amateur collectors, and naturalists."--Back cover.

Moon British Columbia
Moon British Columbia

Author: Andrew Hempstead

Publisher: Moon Travel

Published: 2014-04-15

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 1612387446

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Canada resident and avid outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead gives you his unique perspective on British Columbia, from dining at the best of Vancouver's 3,000 restaurants and cafés to skiing and snowboarding on the world-class slopes of Whistler/Blackcomb. Hempstead offers unique trip ideas that utilize the region's amazing outdoor options, such as Winter Fun and B.C. Road Trip. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon British Columbia has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Complete with guidance on whale-watching near Telegraph Cove, hiking the Stanley Glacier Trail, and camping near Mount Robson, Moon British Columbia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Heart of the Cariboo-Chilcotin
Heart of the Cariboo-Chilcotin

Author: Diana Wilson

Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9781894974288

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"The Heart of the Cariboo-Chilcotin anthology celebrates the story of this harshly beautiful and remote region in B.C.'s north. From the days of the gold rush through to modern times, this collection captures the spirit of a place whose beauty and wildness have inspired its people throughout its history."--BOOK JACKET.

At the Bridge
At the Bridge

Author: Wendy Wickwire

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 2019-06-10

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0774861541

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At the Bridge chronicles the little-known story of James Teit, a prolific ethnographer who, from 1884 to 1922, worked with and advocated for the Indigenous peoples of British Columbia and the northwestern United States. From his base at Spences Bridge, BC, Teit forged a participant-based anthropology that was far ahead of its time. Whereas his contemporaries, including famed anthropologist Franz Boas, studied Indigenous peoples as members of “dying cultures,” Teit worked with them as members of living cultures resisting colonial influence over their lives and lands. Whether recording stories, mapping place-names, or participating in the chiefs’ fight for fair treatment, he made their objectives his own. With his allies, he produced copious, meticulous records; an army of anthropologists could not have achieved a fraction of what he achieved in his short life. Wickwire’s beautifully crafted narrative accords Teit the status he deserves, consolidating his place as a leading and innovative anthropologist in his own right.

To Share, Not Surrender
To Share, Not Surrender

Author: Peter Cook

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 2021-12-01

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0774863854

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To Share, Not Surrender offers an entirely new approach to assessing Indigenous-settler conflict over land, opening scholarship to the public and augmenting it with First Nations community expertise. Informed by cel’aṉ’en – “our culture, the way of our people” – this multivocal work of essays traces the transition from treaty-making in the colony of Vancouver Island to reserve formation in the colony of British Columbia. The collection also publishes translations/interpretations of the treaties into the SENĆOŦEN and Lekwungen languages. An all-embracing exploration of the struggle over land, To Share, Not Surrender advances the urgent task of reconciliation in Canada.