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Paperback. Condición: Good. First Edition. Signed by author and editor upon title page. This special copy from the collection of B.C. author Lillian Gustafson, who has signed and dated top of title page. 64 pages. Reproductions of archival black and white photos. "A collection of pioneer tales concerned with settlement in the 1880s and 1890s when the provincial government offered land grants in the densely wooded but fertile San Juan Valley. Selectively records aspects of settler's lives and early industry, frequently noting the bitter consequences of the government's false promises to farmer and entrepreneur alike." - M.L. Cuddy & J.J. Scott. Map of southern Vancouver Island taped to title page. Bookseller's stamp to title page. Average wear. Binding intact. Hale & Barman 344. Edwards & Lort 1503. Cuddy pp. 36.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Pioneer Days of Port Renfrew Settlers Pioneers Vancouver Island Genealogy Land Grant Provincial Government; Signed by Author(s).