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British Columbia and Vancouver's Island. Comprising a description of these dependencies : their physical character, climate, capabilities, population, trade, natural history, geology, ethnology, gold-fields, and future prospects. Also an account of the manners and customs of the native Indians. With... Macdonald, Duncan George Forbes, 1823?-1884
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"Written to expound the author's view that opportunities for settlers in the two colonies had been exaggerated and that it was highly unjust to promote emigration to them. Second edition: London, 1862. Third edition: London, 1863." -- Lowther, B. J., & Laing, M. (1968). A bibliography of British Columbia: Laying the foundations, 1849-1899. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, p. 21.
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British Columbia and Vancouver's Island. Comprising a description of these dependencies : their physical character, climate, capabilities, population, trade, natural history, geology, ethnology, gold-fields, and future prospects. Also an account of the manners and customs of the native Indians. With a comprehensive map
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| Alternate Title |
A description of British Columbia and Vancouver's Island
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London : Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts, & Green; London : Spottiswoode and Co.
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| Date Issued |
1862
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| Description |
"Written to expound the author's view that opportunities for settlers in the two colonies had been exaggerated and that it was highly unjust to promote emigration to them. Second edition: London, 1862. Third edition: London, 1863." -- Lowther, B. J., & Laing, M. (1968). A bibliography of British Columbia: Laying the foundations, 1849-1899. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, p. 21.
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| Extent |
xiii, 524 pages : map (folded), advertisements, tables ; 22 cm
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application/pdf
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| Language |
English ; Chinook jargon
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| Notes |
Other Copies: http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/6865700
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| Identifier |
F5804.2.M134 B7; I-0177
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Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. F5804.2.M134 B7
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| Date Available |
2015-08-07
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| Provider |
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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| Rights |
Images provided for research and reference use only. For permission to publish, copy, or otherwise distribute these images please contact digital.initiatives@ubc.ca.
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d7b6a270-5c86-49fd-9757-8335f0a4f6db
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| DOI |
10.14288/1.0222663
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Images provided for research and reference use only. For permission to publish, copy, or otherwise distribute these images please contact digital.initiatives@ubc.ca.