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Title:Far West : The Story of British Columbia
Author:Daniel Francis
ISBN:155017410X : 9781550174106
Illustrations:colour photos, illus, maps
Format:Hardback
Size:215x280mm
Pages:175
Weight: 1.015 Kg.
Published:Harbour Publishing - October 2006
List Price: 24.99 Pounds Sterling
Availability:In Print
Subjects:British Columbia: Local history & fieldwork


For ages 9+. British Columbia's colourful story has been told many times, but until now no one has attempted to relate the chronicle specifically for young readers. From the gold rush to the Gumboot Navy and from 'bride ships' to WAC, Bennett, BC history comes alive in this highly illustrated and vivid account by award-winning writer and historian Daniel Francis. Starting with the story of BC's aboriginal people and their lives prior to the arrival of the Europeans, 'Far West' recounts first contact with early explorers such as Captain James Cook and Captain George Vancouver and the changes the fur trade brought to the 'New World'. Francis then describes how BC was born, starting with the gold rush and Confederation eras, going through to modern times and speculating on BC's future. Richly illustrated with archival photos, colourful paintings, maps and original illustrations.

Introduction; The Arrival of the Traders; Gold Rush!; Joining Canada; Resources and the Economy; Growth and War; Hard Times and War; Boom Times; Modern Times; Timeline; Index.