http://dx.doi.org/10.14288/1.0354329
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is part of: British Columbia Historical Books Collection
creator: Gosnell, R. E. (R. Edward), 1860-1931
issued: 2017-08-02
issued: 1897
description: "215 p. illus., plates (1 fold.) ports., maps, fold. diagr., tables. 25 cm. Cover title: The year book of British Columbia; compendium, 1897-1901. The contents are the same as entry I-1284 to page [105]." -- Lowther, B. J., & Laing, M. (1968). A bibliography of British Columbia: Laying the foundations, 1849-1899. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, p. 162.
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extent: 215 pages : illustrations, photographs, maps ; 25 cm
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note: THE YEAR BOOK OF BRITISH-COLUMBIA tifff §i ?If itif If Hi COMPENDIUM 1897.1901.. I 1LW x HR F 5803.1 Y391 1901 Cop. 2 R.E.GOSNELL. I ¥ I. First Seat of Government of British Columbia, Fraser River,'1864. 2. Seat of Government, Victoria, Island, 1859. United to British Columbia, 1866. 3. New Parliament Buildings, Victoria, 1897* COMPILED FROM The Year Book —OF— British Columbia Manual of I rovincial Information, to which is added a Chapter containing much special information respecting the CANADIAN YUKON and Northern Territory generally. R. E. GOSNELL, Librarian Legislative Assembly and Secretary Bureau Statistics. VICTORIA, B. C. 1897. Nt* HON. T. R. M INNES, LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR. INTRODUCTION. WHAT follows has been extracted from the pages of the British Columbia Year Book, 1897, to form a digest of information regarding the Province useful for reference to those who desire it in a handier and cheaper form than that afforded by the larger volume of over 500 pages. As such it is intended to interest those outside rather than those within the Province and, therefore, contains only those portions of the original which are of present and practical import. So much attention has of late been directed to the resources of British Columbia and the Yukon territory that the demand for reliable information in a condensed form is very great, and it is to supply a legitimate ws.nt that these pages are put into print again. The general favour with which.the announcement of the Year Book'E3pK -been received is sufficient warranty for the belief that the digest will recommend itself to the public and serve a useful purpose. The aim of *mgf.Year Book has been to make a fair statement, and accurately outline the conditions, of" the Province, neither concealing nor overstating facts and setting down naught in malice or conceit. There is every reason to believe that such a course will be widely appreciated. During the preparation of the work no private or sectional interest was consider…
note: Includes index. Other copies: http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/977251114
has type: Pamphlets
identifier: F5803.1 .Y391 1901
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0354329
language: English
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Victoria : [publisher not identified]
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source: Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. F5803.1 .Y391 1901
title: Compiled from the Year book of British Columbia and manual of provincial information. To which is added a chapter containing much special information respecting the Canadian Yukon and Northern Territory generally
type: Text