Engaging young readers aged 9 and up, this illustrated book presents the rich history of British Columbia through a captivating narrative by award-winning writer and historian Daniel Francis. It combines vivid illustrations with fascinating facts, making it an accessible and educational resource for children interested in the province's past.
Culturally significant, this work preserves the integrity of the original artifact, showcasing historical copyright references and library stamps that reflect its journey through important libraries worldwide. It serves as a vital piece of civilization's knowledge base, offering readers an authentic glimpse into the past while maintaining fidelity to the original text.
Focusing on the significance of trucking in British Columbia's economy, this illustrated history commemorates the BC Trucking Association's centenary. It highlights the industry’s substantial impact, with annual revenues of $1.88 billion and a workforce of 60,000, underscoring its role as one of the province's top five industries. The book sheds light on the often-overlooked contributions of trucking to the region's development and infrastructure.
'Closing Time' tells the story of the fascinating attempt to control the social habits of Canadian citizens. It began as a popular crusade to cleanse society of a widespread evil, but instead became an opportunity for larceny, profit, and violence on a grand scale. Employing a variety of anecdotes and illustrations, this text conjures the legal and historical context of Prohibition, presenting well-rendered figures and impressive research.
A blizzard of posters and pamphlets, portraying the country as a land of milk and honey, persuaded immigrants in the millions to come to Canada's sparsely populated West and become prairie farmers. What wasn't mentioned were the sod houses, backbreaking labour, regular droughts and long, killing winters.
A Road for Canada traces the history of the Trans-Canada Highway, from its origins, conceived more than a century ago as a wagon road, to its present-day status as a crucial artery linking Canada from ocean to ocean. Lavishly illustrated the book recounts the first attempts to cross Canada by car and tells the stories of the dreamers who persevered with their vision of a national road.