H.O. Pub
H.O. Pub

Author: United States. Hydrographic Office

Publisher:

Published: 1920

Total Pages: 598

ISBN-13:

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The Old House and Other Stories
The Old House and Other Stories

Author: Gerda Christensen

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2014-05

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 1490736131

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With a delightful collection of short stories, Gerda takes the reader through some of her favorite memories. Stories include tales of her life in Denmark, accounts of her travel adventures in different parts of the world, and personal reflections on times with her family. She has masterfully built stories around historical events and shares her experiences with the diverse cultures she has encountered during her travels. Touching on times of both triumph and loss, the stories are peppered with humor, love, and a touch of nostalgia.

Sea Kayak Nootka & Kyuquot Sounds
Sea Kayak Nootka & Kyuquot Sounds

Author: Heather Harbord

Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781894765527

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Nootka and Kyuquot Sounds are the next step for sea kayakers who have enjoyed the Gulf Islands, the Sunshine Coast, Desolation Sound and the Broken Islands. Its wetter weather and more rugged coastline offer greater challenges as well as the rewards of pristine sandy beaches, remote islands, sea caves, rare sea otters, and historic sites. Although not quite the wilderness it was in the days of the explorers and fur traders, for those with the necessary skills, it comes close to the age old Canadian dream of wilderness and freedom. The book breaks the area down into 49 trips. These are just suggestions for planning purposes. Once out there, wind and weather will dictate where you go depending on your skill level. You'll have a more comfortable trip if you read the weather and trip planning sections before you finalize too much.

The Journey of a West Coast Doctor's Daughter
The Journey of a West Coast Doctor's Daughter

Author: Lois McLean Hooks

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2021-08-10

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 1039117716

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The Journey of a West Coast Doctor's Daughter relates the life and experiences of growing up in an isolated village on the west coast of Vancouver Island. It includes stories of boat travel and incidences on the wild Pacific ocean, having supplies shipped in by freighters, accompanying a medical missionary doctor on trips to First Nation's villages, and miracles that happen in life, along with personal family stories, some humourous and some tragic. These are stories of everyday life in a most beautiful spot of the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island.

From Maps to Metaphors
From Maps to Metaphors

Author: Robin Fisher

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 2011-11-01

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 0774844558

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During the summers of 1792-94, George Vancouver and the crew of the British naval ships Discovery and Chatham mapped the northwest coast of North America from Baja California to Alaska. Taking the art and technique of distant voyaging to a new level, Vancouver eliminated the possibility of a northwest passage and his remarkably precise surveys completed the outline of the Pacific. But to map an area is to appropriate it � to begin to bring it under control � and Vancouver's charts of the northwest coast were part of a process of economic exploitation and cultural disruption. The chapters in this illuminating book are written from a variety of perspectives and provide new insights on many aspects of Vancouver's voyages, from the technology employed to the complex political and power relationships among European explorers and the Native leadership.