Isbn: 9781550174847 - encyclopedia of raincoast place names: a complete reference to coastal british columbia (11 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Winner of the 2010 Roderick Haig-Brown Regional BC Book Prize Winner of the 2009 Lieutenant-Governor's Medal for Historical Writing In 1909 Captain John T. Walbran published one of the most beloved and enduring of all BC books, British Columbia Coast Names. Harbour Publishing celebrates the hundredth anniversary of that landmark work by presenting the first book to update Walbran's classic, Andrew Scott's Raincoast Place Names. Like its progenitor, Raincoast Place Names is much more than simply a catalogue of name origins because it tells the often fascinating stories behind the names and in so doing serves as a history of the region in capsule form. It is also a monumental work, twice the size of Walbran's and including more than three times as many places. Four thousand entries consider, in intriguing detail, the stories behind over five thousand place names: how they were discovered, who named them and why, and what the names reveal. It describes the original First Nations cultures, the heroics of the 18th-century explorers and fur traders, the gruelling survey and settlement efforts of the 19th century, the lives of colonial officials, missionaries, gold seekers and homesteaders, and the histories of nearly every important vessel to sail or cruise the coast. The book also examines--for the first time--the rich heritage of BC place names added in the 20th century. These new entries reflect the world of the steamship era, the ships and skippers of the Union and Princess lines, the heroes of the two World Wars and the sealing fleet, Esquimalt's naval base and BC's fishing, canning, mining and logging industries. Richly illustrated with photos and maps, this book is an essential reference work, a must-have guide for boaters and mariners and a standard companion for anyone interested in BC history. It also makes a fine shelf-mate for the Encyclopedia of British Columbia.…

Condición: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Winner of the 2010 Roderick Haig-Brown Regional BC Book Prize Winner of the 2009 Lieutenant-Governor's Medal for Historical Writing In 1909 Captain John T. Walbran published one of the most beloved and enduring of all BC books, British Columbia Coast Names. Harbour Publishing celebrates the hundredth anniversary of that landmark work by presenting the first book to update Walbran's classic, Andrew Scott's Raincoast Place Names. Like its progenitor, Raincoast Place Names is much more than simply a catalogue of name origins because it tells the often fascinating stories behind the names and in so doing serves as a history of the region in capsule form. It is also a monumental work, twice the size of Walbran's and including more than three times as many places. Four thousand entries consider, in intriguing detail, the stories behind over five thousand place names: how they were discovered, who named them and why, and what the names reveal. It describes the original First Nations cultures, the heroics of the 18th-century explorers and fur traders, the gruelling survey and settlement efforts of the 19th century, the lives of colonial officials, missionaries, gold seekers and homesteaders, and the histories of nearly every important vessel to sail or cruise the coast. The book also examines--for the first time--the rich heritage of BC place names added in the 20th century. These new entries reflect the world of the steamship era, the ships and skippers of the Union and Princess lines, the heroes of the two World Wars and the sealing fleet, Esquimalt's naval base and BC's fishing, canning, mining and logging industries. Richly illustrated with photos and maps, this book is an essential reference work, a must-have guide for boaters and mariners and a standard companion for anyone interested in BC history. It also makes a fine shelf-mate for the Encyclopedia of British Columbia.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Creasing on jacket edge with scuffing and scratching on jacket panels. Some minor waterstaining on top jacket edge. Slight bumps on bottom corners.; 661 pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. Handsome volume in (what else?) green boards has very minor wear, tight, bright, and unmarked. Color photographic jacket in new mylar cover has similar minor wear. An impressive achievement, obviously a labor of love. Price includes extra postage for this compendious tome.…

Hardcover. Condición: NF. Hardback in Near Fine condition with Near Fine dust jacket . 7.08 X 1.69 X 10.32 inches. 664 pages. Slight bumping to low spine edge, otherwise very nice. . Quick shipping, excellent customer service. All books carefully packaged in boxes and ship with tracking information.

Hardcover. Condición: VERY GOOD. Estado de la sobrecubierta: VERY GOOD. First edition. Slight bump to lower corners. New archival mylar dj cover. 26 cm 661 pages. Includes bibliographical references (pages 23-27). 661 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits. Additional info or photos on request. Ships in sturdy cardboard packaging, with tracking and insurance.…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Illustrated.

Hard Cover in Dust Jacket. Condición: Near Fine Plus. Near Fine Plus. First Edition, First Printing. The only defect to this otherwise pristine volume is a small dent to the rear cover and corresponding place on the dust jacket. Names alphabetically arranged. 659 pages with a few colour photos in the introduction, otherwise small B&W illustrations of some of the locations. Heavy, and may require additional postage depending on destination.…

hardcover. Condición: Gut. 664 Seiten; 9781550174847.3 Gewicht in Gramm: 3.

Condición: very good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: very good. 4to pp.661. heavy book additional postage will apply. book.