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Peetz |
"Written
in the spirit of Roderick Haig-Brown and carefully researched,
Peetz was written for all anglers, history buffs, collectors,
and conservationists." "An informative, easy read! Finally, someone has set out
in print how to regulate sportfishing." "The book is a fascinating account of fishing exploits connected
with the use of Peetz reels. Photographs, maps, and diagrams add
to the clear, direct prose of the author ... a must for all those
who love fishing in these local waters." "The amount of detail in this volume is well nigh incredible.
There are countless illustrations and photos. It gives explicit
information and dates on the dwindling of the fish stocks. Thus,
choose your particular angle of interest and read Peetz."
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  Postcards
From the Past Fred Thirkell ISBN 1-895811-23-6 11 x 8 ¼ 176 pages softcover $24.95 |
"… an
imposing work of interpretation by postcard historians including
84 enlarged images originally printed in black and white." "Eighty-four lithographed postcards ... facts and commentary...everyone
will choose their favourite vignettes...this book is indeed a
pleasure." "Offers evocative snapshot glimpses of Vancouver in the
first decade of this century. Thirkell augments the illustrations
with anecdotal and informative mini-histories of the sites and
buildings featured." "A fascinating glimpse into boom-era Vancouver" Winner of the 1997 Vancouver Heritage Book Award |
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"This timely
book is a crisp account of the lives and times of the thirty-one
premiers in this province, up to and including Ujjal Dosanjh …
it is remarkably complete in its names, dates and election standings,
and could well become a useful handbook for anyone writing about
this province." |
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"Anecdotes
about ships, crews, and passengers are blended with details about
the construction and operation of the vessels..." "The author is an obvious master of his material and has
organized it very well ... remarkable well written ... very good
illustrations ... it crams an unbelievable amount of facts into
its 72 pages ... we are fortunate to have a seasoned marine historian
come forward with a work of this class." "...an invaluable work of reference." "...an interesting and informative history of Canadian National's
vessels on the west coast." |
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"...a valuable
tool for any BC trips you might be planning ... provides useful
information." "...a much needed addition to the guide books available
on BC ... informative and entertaining." "...goes beyond detailed information ... pragmatic advice
on reservations, what to take, potential hazards, cookery tips
and facts." "I wish I'd had this book for the last 20 years. I'll keep
it for the next 20. It's a gem on camping info." "...for the first time, all the facts are published in this
new guide. The book can be tucked into a glove compartment or
backpack - jammed." |
| "The wisdom
Raven's Call delivers can be applied to anyone, no matter if the
reader is seven or seventy. The stories are easy to read but leave
a long lingering impact on the heart. Each story is beautifully
illustrated in exquisite Haidi-style drawings. It makes an excellent
gift for family and friends." "This book is a good addition to the elementary school collection.
The language is easily read and understood by grade three or four
students. As well, the stories promote respect among all creatures
and would support a number of units in language arts and social
studies." "Unlike some fables in which an animal is belittled or tricked
in order to learn a lesson, each story in this collection reflects
a gentle, positive, and peaceful wisdom." |
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Rocky Horrors,
Frozen Smiles |
"Austen's love
for the outdoors shines through this book. Riveting, often hilarious,
and infused with a refreshing humility, his stories provide an intimate
look at the world of rock climbing. At the same time, they help
us to understand what sets the rock climber apart from the sedentary,
stress-filled urban dweller. Austen puts it best when he says that
'he never heard of a climber dying of an ulcer caused by adventure.'" - Monika Rohlmann |
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Salt of the Sea |
"Ed Shields
has proof [of the cod fishing industry]. It is in his wonderful
new book, five years in the works, called Salt of the Sea. His
book tells of, in precise detail and loving care, the workings
of sailing ships powered by wind and navigated by stars, the salting
process that preserved the cod and the strong men who went into
chill waters in a dory, an 18-foot boat powered by oars." "The vast majority of the book it written from first-hand accounts and recollections of everything from preparing the vessels for ocean sailing and codfishing to the end of the season and winter work. "Captain Shields' first-hand experience breathes life into
the sails of maritime history with numerous photographs of schooners,
dories and the men of the sea showing codfishing in its heyday." "This is one of the most visually compelling books I've
seen in the past few years." "Informative and interesting .... The text relates well
to the pictures and captions and the whole is very rewarding.
Salt of the Sea is surely destined to become a classic." |
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Salt Spring Island: A Place to Be Ellie Thorburn & Pearl Gray ISBN 1-895811-27-9 5 ½ x 8 ½ 192 pages softcover $16.95 |
"The perfect
guide to the island for tourists or prospective homeowners ...
a compendium of facts and intimate details of island life today.
The text is spirited, layout attractive, and a good range of black
and white photographs and maps ... an open invitation to the delights
of Salt Spring." "...a unique celebration of historic, cultural, recreational,
and hospitality insights of Salt Spring ... an informative keepsake
for visitors and residents alike." "...[a] delightful book ... a joy to read with its strong
emphasis on the art scene and community spirit that is Salt Spring
Island." If I were moving to Salt Spring, or had just moved there, or
were a regular visitor I would buy this book and use it as a guide
— not only to the physical convolutions of the Island but
to it's social, economic and political twists and turns as well.
The accomodations chapter [eight] is worth the price of the book
by itself. |
 Scalpels and Buggywhips Dr. Eldon Lee ISBN 1-895811-43-0 5 ½ x 8 ½ 192 pages softcover $16.95 |
"This book
is an important piece of history and should be read by anyone
interested in uncovering the lost past of the BC interior ...
a wealth of information found here." "Dr. Lee has a winner with this account of the early practitioners
in north central BC. This book is an overdue volume in the annals
of BC folk history, and popular medical history in particular."
"Easy style and subtle humour work well in telling of the
adventures, hardships, tragedies, and rewards faced by early settlers."
"Dr. Lee discusses the hardships endured by medical pioneers
and how they were intrumental in establishing a basis for our
modern medical facilities in the north. He also includes chapters
about the women who assisted and supported these men in the wilderness." |
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Scarlet
Tunic, Vol.2 Robert Teather ISBN 1-895811-52-X 5 ½ x 8 ½ 128 pages softcover $11.95 |
"I would think
that upper management of any police force could only be in better
shape because you wrote these books." "An insider's look at Mounties on patrol ... the book makes
good points ... there's humour to the book as well." "Believable ... incredible RCMP police stories ... a good
read." |
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"Whether you are
a seasoned sailor, a self-avowed landlubber, or somewhere in between,
June Cameron's latest book Shelter from the Storm is bound to keep
you turning pages .... [It] is a delightful mix of salty lore, coastal
history, and personal reflection" - Tanya Storr, Island Report, 2002. |
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Sitting Bull's Boss |
"This book deals
with the relationship between James Walsh, one of the original members
of the North West Mounted Police, and Sitting Bull, the famous Sioux
chief. The author describes how Walsh and other officers worked
hard in maintaining the peace among the different Indian nations,
as well as discouraging them from crossing the border and attacking
American communities.
"Sitting Bull's Boss is a good introduction to the early
history of the NWMP (now the RCMP) and the Sioux nation in Canada,
told from the perspective of one of its early heroes, James Walsh." |
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"O'Keefe and
Macdonald masterfully outline the Sommers scandal.…Discussions
on relevant events, such as the development of the forest industry
and government policy at the time, assist the reader with appreciating
the details of the Sommers affair" "...snappy...a lively look at a four-decades-old controversy,
well-illustrated with photographs of the time." "The Sommers Scandal brings the period to life again. .
. it focuses on a pivotal time in forest harvesting history when
tremendous change in forestry technology and huge expansion occurred.
The writing is lively and free of legalese." "[This] is a thoroughly researched account of the forest
industry scandal which rocked W.A.C. Bennett's government back
in the fifties. Authors O'Keefe and MacDonald dug deeply for the
information, even consulting all the surviving protagonists in
this drama ... . Well worth reading." "[The authors] provide a useful chronology of the events
leading up to the charges against Sommers and place the entire
affair within the context of British Columbia's forest policy.
Above all, it is a good, suspenseful story." "This is the only book-length study of the [Sommers Scandal]
that I have seen, and it makes for fascinating reading." |
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"Features 49 hikes
along some of the forgotten trapper's lines, logging roads, and
rail lines between Port Alberni and the Cowichan Valley ... access
information for each trail is clear and concise." - David Allinson, CBRA, Geographical Sources |
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Steele's Scouts |
This book is a straight forward narrative with little analytical gloss; some might consider it old fashioned and not particularly politcally astute. However, Brown is to be commended from breathing life into the story of these men. It focuses on the remarkable early career of Sam Steele before he rose to military prominence....A strong point of the book is Brown's inclusion of marvelous photographs gleaned from western Canadian archives, in particular, the great historical resource at Calgary's Glenbow Archives.
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 Born for the Wild Country Chilco Choate ISBN 1-895811-59-7 5 ½ x 8 ½ 192 pages softcover $17.95 |
"[This] book will
delight anyone who has an interest in this magnificent species or
the great rivers of the Pacific Northwest." - John Drabble, The Vancouver Sun |
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Sunshine Coast |
"Leslie packs in scads of well-researched information and trivia, including where to find a good spot to dive, where to send the kids to camps and how to enter the sandcastle competition.... "Using lively design techniques drawn from magazines and
newspapers — lots of photos, sidebars, brief, readable segments
and interviews with local characters — the book gives an
up-to-the-moment snapshot of the life on the Coast." |
