Victoria: A History in Photographs [Paperback]

Peter Grant (Author), Altitude Pub Ltd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1994

Covering the period from 1880 to 1950, this book illustrates the social and physical changes that have taken place in Victoria and southern Vancouver Island.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

James Douglas described Victoria as a perfect - Eden when the Hudson's Bay Company first set up its trade depot in what was then Fort Victoria. A few years later over 30,000 miners arrived hoping to find their own Eden in a rich gold strike setting the stage for the growth of this tiny settlement to the vibrant, exciting city that Victoria is today. Over 140 archival photographs, accompanied by an informative, easy to read text, make this book a compelling visual keepsake for visitors and residents alike. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Peter Grant is also the author of numerous articles on Victoria and British Columbia, including a guide to the BC parliament buildings. His writing has appeared in the Canadian Encyclopedia 2nd edition, as well as in periodicals such as Beautiful British Columbia, Western Living, Monday, The Vancouver Sun, and Calgary. His special interests include forest conservation, Northwest Coast prehistory and history, and the geography and natural history of Vancouver Island and British Columbia. He lives in Victoria with his wife Paula and his daughter Molly. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Altitude Pub Canada Ltd; 1 Ed edition (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155153035X
• ISBN-13: 978-1551530352
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,323,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)