History of Lulu Island, and occasional poems
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is part of: British Columbia Historical Books Collection
creator: Kidd, Thomas, 1770-1850
issued: 2017-02-02
issued: 1927
description: "Occasional poem: p.187-247. Most of Lulu Island is in the Richmond Municipality. The book includes biographical sketches." -- Lowther, B. J., & Laing, M. (1968). A bibliography of British Columbia: Laying the foundations, 1849-1899. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, p. 186.
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extent: 247 pages : photographs ; 18 cm
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note: HISTORY OF LULU ISLAND And Occasional Poems By THOMAS KIDD WRIGLEY PRINTING COMPANY LIMITED 19 2 7 COPYRIGHT, 19 2 7 By THOMAS KIDD MY LIFE Great Cause of all, from whom I have my life, The conscious life to wonder at its source, And wonder why the care and pain and strife, With hope and love, are woven in its course, And why Death comes to stop that vital force. These are Thy mysteries that man may not know. Unasked I am within this universe, A conscious part to see life come and go, To know its pleasures and to feel its pains; A slave to circumstance, though feeling free. If, after death, our consciousness remains, With memories of this life, I hope 'twill be One of forgivenessâI ask no greater heaven Than power to Forgive and be Forgiven. VI CTORIA April 11th I 9 Z 7 THE R3ADIHS OF THIS BOOK: It has been my good fortune to have too mi the author for many years and to have enjoyed his friendship during the whole of that time. Apart from the ordinary'duties of life, Mr. Thomas ICidd has given unstintedly of his services in advancing the welfare of his adopted country. His intimate association with the development of Lulu Island, his experience in both Municipal and Provincial politics, combined with his calm, observant, studious and judicial temperament, eminently -qualify him to write on those- things which have come under his observation. I venture to predict that this boo& will in the days to come be looked upon as a reliable reference as to the various matters touched upon by my dear friend the author. -I .am, Very tru^r yours, £s Premier. History of Lulu Island IT has been suggested to the writer that he should write a history of Richmond Municipality and in responding to that suggestion he has thought it would make it more interesting and complete to preface it by a short outline of development, of the settlement before its incorporation, and begin that preface with a few remarks on the nature and formation of these islands. The outline of these islands as t…
note: Includes index. Other copies: http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/18246932
has type: Books
identifier: F5848.F7 K5
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0342316
language: English
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: [Vancouver] : Wrigley Printing Company Limited
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source: Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. F5848.F7 K5
subject: Lulu Island (Richmond, B.C.)
subject: Kidd, Thomas, 1770-1850
subject: British Columbia--History
subject: Richmond (B.C.)
subject: Poetry
subject: History
subject: Literature and history
subject: Occasional verse
type: Text