This was the Kootenay
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is part of: British Columbia Historical Books Collection
creator: Graham, Clara, 1888-
issued: 2019-10-16
issued: 1963
description: "Some Kootenay place names: p. 265-269. References: p. 270."-- Lowther, B. J., & Laing, M. (1968). A bibliography of British Columbia: Laying the foundations, 1849-1899. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, p. 230. "Some Kootenay place names: p.265-269. Bibliography: p.270. Deals mainly with the late 19th and early 20th centuries."-- Edwards, M. H., Lort, J. C. R., & Carmichael, W. J. (1975). A bibliography of British Columbia: Years of growth, 1900-1950. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, p. 124.
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extent: x, 270 pages : frontispiece (map), photographs, portraits, facsimiles ; 21 cm
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note: This was the Kootenay m M'I\0 1ST T A if A MAP OP THE KOOTEKAST DISTRICT mi and, 1897. 118° Longitude West of Greenwich •Stanfcnii deoff'fSsiaJiSondori. This was the Kootenay Illustrated By CLARA GRAHAM Copyright, 1963 CLARA GRAHAM ALL RIGHTS RESERVED NO PART OF THIS BOOK MAY BE REPRINTED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT PERMISSION IN WRITING FROM THE PUBLISHER Printed in Canada Evergreen Press Ltd., 1070 S.E. Marine Drive, Vancouver 15, B.C. PREFACE Some years ago this writer's first historical effort, FUR AND GOLD IN THE KOOTENAYS, was launched. The knowledge that that work had barely scratched the surface of the subject has inspired this sequel which is not altogether a continuation of events during later years, but, also a description of life in that part of British Columbia during its early days. With local history finally and slowly coming into its rightful place it is hoped that this work may serve a useful purpose. The undertaking could not have been accomplished without valuable help from many people, some of whom have passed on. Tales were gathered from old Kootenays and early pioneers—the late Mrs. Charles Levitt of Fort Steele, Father Nicholas Coccola, Mr. CM. Edwards, for many years mining recorder at Fort Steele, and others. Back files of various provincial newspapers.have supplied much information. Mrs. Olga Johnson of Libby, Montana historian and writer, Mr. Norman Hacking of the Vancouver Province, Rossland Miner Publishing Company and many others all helped by giving permission to use published material. Mr. F. M. Ethridge, Supervisor of Libraries for the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada, Trails B.C. and Mr. Gordon German, chairman for some years, of the Rossland Historical Museum Association have both given constructive criticism and checked some material. Also thanks is due many people whose names are not forgotten but space limits the list. Much of this narrative takes the reader back and forth across the 49th parallel because Kootenay hist…
note: Includes bibliographical references. Other copies: http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/16847939
has type: Books
identifier: F5848.K6 G82
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0383427
language: English
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Vancouver : Evergreen Press Ltd.
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source: Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. F5848.K6 G82
subject: Gold mines and mining--British Columbia
subject: Kootenay Region (B.C.)--History
type: Text