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Mountaineering : the freedom of the hills

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1960
Author
The Mountaineers, Seattle
Publisher
Seattle : The Mountaineers
Edition
1st ed.
Call Number
01 M86 1963
Author
The Mountaineers, Seattle
Responsibility
planned by the Climbing Committee of the Mountaineers
Harvey Manning, chairman of editors
editorial committee: John R. Hazle and others
illus: Donna Balch Cook and Robert Cram
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
Seattle : The Mountaineers
Published Date
1960
Physical Description
x, 430p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountaineering
Manuals
Equipment
Camping
Travel
Rock climbing
Snow
Ice
Ice climbing
First aid
Geology
Abstract
Pertains to how to safely mountaineer with a focus on North America as per the Mountaineers Climbing Committee
Contents
Preface
Part One - Approaching the Peaks
Equipment
Camping and Sleeping
Alpine Cuisine
Wilderness Travel
Navigation in the Hills
Part Two - Rock Climbing
Routefinding on Rock
Balance
Counterforce
Roped Climbing
Belaying
Pitoncraft and Rappels
Part Three - Snow and Ice Climbing
Snow
Ice
Glaciers
Arrests and Belays
Part Four - Safe Climbing
The Climbing Party and its Leadership
Climbing Dangers
First Aid
Alpine Rescue
Part Five - The Climbing Environment
Mountain Geology
The Cycle of Snow
Mountain Weather
Appendix - Food Requirements for Climbers
ISBN
0916890015
Accession Number
2019.43
Call Number
01 M86 1963
Collection
Archives Library
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Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National parks: where rivers are born

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1965
Author
Baird, David M.
Publisher
Ottawa, Geological survey of Canada, Dept. of mines and technical surveys
Call Number
13.115 B11g Pam
Author
Baird, David M.
Responsibility
David M. Baird
Publisher
Ottawa, Geological survey of Canada, Dept. of mines and technical surveys
Published Date
1965
Physical Description
v, 104 pages illustrations, maps (1 folded color). 18 cm.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Geology - British Columbia
Mount Revelstoke National Park
Glacier National Park
British Columbia
Banff National Park
Abstract
Pertains to the geology of Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National parks. While providing an overview of the geology, the author also provides the reader with specific details making the experience well rounded. The content pertains to the Rocky Mountains and makes specific mention to Banff and Banff National park
Contents
Introduction
Divides
Boundaries of the parks
Origin of the mountains
The rocks
The sculpturing of the mountains
Regional differences in the mountains
Shapes of mountains
Roadlog and points of interest along the Trans-Canada Highway
Epilogue
Index
Notes
The page numbers for the following locations listed in the abstract are as follows; Banff (37), Banff National Park (vi, 4, 19, 37 and 40)
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
13.115 B11g Pam
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Canada's quiet place

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1964
Author
Canada National and Historic Parks Branch
Publisher
[Ottawa] : [Queen's Printer]
Call Number
13.117 B72c Pam
Author
Canada National and Historic Parks Branch
Publisher
[Ottawa] : [Queen's Printer]
Published Date
1964
Physical Description
9 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
National Parks Branch
National parks and reserves
Pictorial works
Rocky Mountains
Abstract
Pertains to a guidebook aimed at preserving Canadas National Parks. Includes tips to reduce harm to wildlife, the environment and others, while encouraging visitors to enjoy the beauty of the National Parks.
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
13.117 B72c Pam
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The story of the mountains : Banff National Park

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1960
Author
Belyea, Helen R.
Publisher
Ottawa [Queen's Printer]
Call Number
13.115 B41s Pam
Variant Title
The story of the mountains in Banff National park
Author
Belyea, Helen R.
Responsibility
Helen R. Belyea
Publisher
Ottawa [Queen's Printer]
Published Date
1960
Physical Description
42 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Banff National Park
Rocky Mountains Canada
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
Abstract
Pertains to the history of Banff National Park. The author, Helen R. Belyea, provides a comprehensive description and glossary pertaining to the type of rocks that makes up the mountains in Banff National Park. Additionally, she highlights specific areas of geological interest such as, but not limited to the following: Hoodoos viewpoint, Sulphur Mountain, Lake Minnewanka, Mount Norquay and the Hot Springs. Due to the nature of the publication, that being a Geological Survey of Canada, the author includes an excerpt on rock formation for each area marked as one of geological interest.
Contents
The rocks (pg. 4)
The building of the mountains (pg. 12)
Mountain sculpture (pg.13)
Drainage patterns (pg. 17)
Glossary of terms (pg. 18)
References (pg. 23)
Local points of geological interest (pg. 24)
Photographs (pg. 43)
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
13.115 B41s Pam
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Canada's mountain national parks : Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Waterton Lakes, Yoho

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1966
Author
Scharff, Robert
Publisher
Vancouver : Evergreen Press Limited
Toronto : Musson Book Company
Call Number
13.113 Sch1c Pam
Author
Scharff, Robert
Responsibility
by Robert Scharff, in association with the Natural and Historic Resources Branch, Dept. of Northern Affairs and Natural Resources
Publisher
Vancouver : Evergreen Press Limited
Toronto : Musson Book Company
Published Date
1966
Physical Description
vii, 184 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 22 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
National parks
Banff National Park
Guide
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Glacier National Park
Mount Revelstoke National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park
Yoho National Park
Abstract
Pertains to a guide on Canada’s National Parks. This comprehensive guide offers readers a brief history of each Mountain National Park, as well as other useful information pertaining to risk reduction, camping, environmental preservation, wildlife preservation and sightseeing. Additionally, Robert Scharff includes information regarding activities that may be of interest to visitors such as cycling, canoeing, climbing, hiking, trail riding and more. Refers to Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Waterton Lakes and Yoho National Parks.
Contents
Chapter one - introduction to the mountain national parks (pg. 1)
Chapter two - sightseeing in the parks (pg. 34)
Chapter three - seeing the wilderness areas of the park (pg. 87)
Chapter four - plant life in the parks (pg. 110)
Chapter five - wildlife and birds in the parks (pg. 119)
Chapter six - fishing in the parks (pg. 142)
Chapter seven - winter in the parks (pg. 149)
Chapter eight - accomodations and service in the parks (pg. 158)
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
13.113 Sch1c Pam
Collection
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Historic sites of Alberta

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1963
Author
Dempsey, Hugh A.
Publisher
Edmonton : Alberta Government Travel Bureau
Edition
Sixth Edition
Call Number
08.2 D39h Pam
Author
Dempsey, Hugh A.
Responsibility
Hugh A. Dempsey
Edition
Sixth Edition
Publisher
Edmonton : Alberta Government Travel Bureau
Published Date
1963
Physical Description
64 pages : illustrations, map, portraits ; 25 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Alberta
History of Alberta
History
Fur trade
North-West Mounted Police
Missionaries
Riel rebellions
Abstract
Pertains to a series of notable and historically significant sites located across Alberta. The book is divided into nine categories pertaining to influential people and events, such as the Riel Rebellion and the North-West Mounted Police. Within each category, the author Hugh A. Dempsey, has included the names and locations of many historical sites in Alberta, be that a sign, a cairn or other form of historical remembrance.
Contents
Introduction (pg.3)
Indians (pg. 5)
The fur trade (pg. 12)
The missionaries (pg. 24)
American posts (pg. 29)
North-west Mounted Police (pg. 35)
Riel rebellion (pg. 39)
The pioneers (pg. 43)
Historic events (pg. 50)
Transportation (pg. 57)
Index (pg. 61)
Map (pg. 63)
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
08.2 D39h Pam
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A guide to geology for visitors in Canada's national parks

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1963
Author
Baird, David M.
Publisher
Ottawa : Roger Duhamel, Queen's Printer
Call Number
13.115 B11a Pam
Author
Baird, David M.
Responsibility
David M. Baird
Publisher
Ottawa : Roger Duhamel, Queen's Printer
Published Date
1963
Physical Description
153 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Guide
National parks
Abstract
Pertains to the geological information and processes that have occurred in order to yield the Canadian Rocky Mountains. In an effort to attract and inform visitors, author and scientist, David M. Baird, has opted to share the geological forces that have created the mountains we know today. Baird takes the reader through a comprehensive analysis of the forces needed to create the beauty of the terrain. He does so with the hopes of facilitating a much deeper appreciation for both the beauty, and natural processes needed to yield a mountain range as extensive as the Canadian Rockies.
Contents
Introduction (pg. 7)
Rocks and the origin of the earth (pg. 15)
Minerals (pg. 28)
Erosion and sculpturing of the land (pg. 36)
Wind as an agent of erosion (pg. 42)
Underground water (pg. 48)
Rivers (pg. 54)
Oceans and shorelines (pg. 73)
Glaciers (pg. 92)
Islands (pg. 114)
Lakes (pg. 117)
Geological time (pg. 123)
Earth's architecture (pg. 132)
The formation of mountains (pg. 141)
Economic geology (pg. 145)
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
13.115 B11a Pam
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Back over the trail: a history of the Huxley area

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
[1967]
Author
Copiled by the Acadia Women's Institute of Huxley, Alberta
Publisher
The Acadia Women's Institute
Call Number
08.2 Ac1b
Author
Copiled by the Acadia Women's Institute of Huxley, Alberta
Publisher
The Acadia Women's Institute
Published Date
[1967]
Physical Description
203 pages illustrations, folded map 27 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Pioneer life
Alberta
Alberta - History
Edmonton
Abstract
Pertains to a series of stories, poems, cemetery records, illustrations and other forms of material used in telling the history of Huxley, Alberta. Compiled by the Acadia Women’s Institute of Huxley, Alberta, the book is composed of the lived experiences and collective memory of those who made an impact in the area. The book celebrates the work of earlier pioneers, who set the foundations for future generations in and around Huxley, Alberta. The Acadia Women’s Institute celebrates their heritage and the ways in which the stories of the past have influenced the contemporary narrative.
Contents
Early history of the district (pg. 9)
Huxley (pg. 14)
Elnora (pg. 18)
The town of Trochu (pg. 19)
Lakeview (pg. 20)
Arthurvale (pg. 21)
Mail service (pg. 23)
The Highlands Ranch post office (pg. 23)
Perbeck post office (pg. 23)
Churches (poem) (pg. 24)
The first Sunday School in the Acadia District (pg. 24)
Beginning of Acadia Church (pg. 26)
St. Hilda's, Arhurvale, 1907-1967 (pg. 27)
The Huxley United Church (pg. 30)
The Church in Huxley (pg. 30)
From the Huxley Cemetery records (pg. 31)
Honor roll (pg. 32)
The co-op movement (pg. 34)
Huxley anniversary (pg. 36)
The Acadia Women's Institute (pg. 36)
The Huxley 4-H Beef Club history (pg. 39)
The Huxley Girls' Club (pg. 40)
The Loyalty Sewing Circle (pg. 41)
The loyalty U.F.W.A. (pg. 42)
Good sports (pg. 43)
Early memories of the Hogadone District (pg. 45)
Some early farming experience (pg. 50)
A look at the past (pg. 53)
The Kennedy Diaries (pg. 55)
The things they remember (pg. 60)
Acadia school (pg. 63)
The Aurthurville School (pg. 64)
The Florence School District and some of it's early citizens (pg. 67)
The beginning of the Hogadone School District (pg. 68)
The Loyalty School (pg. 69)
From loyalty to lake success (pg. 71)
The McKinlay Mine (pg. 73)
Yard's Coal Mine (pg. 74)
The coming of the railroad (pg. 74)
Spring snow storm 1919 (pg. 75)
Bridge fire - Grand Trunk Railway (pg. 76)
The telephone story (pg. 76)
Acadia W.I. Burn's supper (pg. 77)
Poetry (pg. 78)
George Adams (pg. 81)
Ed Anderson (pg. 81)
The Anderson Story (pg. 82)
A history of George A. Bampfield (pg. 84)
The Barne's story (pg. 86)
Robert Berry family (pg. 87)
Mitchener A. Bigelow (pg. 88)
William Bill (pg. 91)
The Blair story (pg. 92)
The Browns' story (pg. 93)
The Burch family (pg. 94)
The Camerons of Innisfail (pg. 94)
L. Dickson Campbell (pg. 101)
The Calder Brothers (pg. 101)
John Mitchell Cumming (pg. 101)
The Collins (pg. 104)
Patrick Cooney (pg. 104)
Tom Corrigan (pg. 105)
The Cooper story (pg. 105)
Leon Craig (pg. 106)
The Caldwells (pg. 106)
A. Davies (pg. 107)
The Aubrey "Jack" Davies story (pg. 107)
The Delaney story (pg. 110)
Louis and Antoinette Demers - Their story (pg. 111)
Marion Denburger (pg. 113)
Mr. William J. Delmage (pg. 113)
Mr. Thomas D'Arcy (pg. 113)
William Donor (pg. 114)
E. J. "Ned" Dodd (pg. 114)
The Dowell family (pg. 114)
W. E. Earl (pg. 116)
The Ross H. Ells story (pg. 116)
The Ellehill story (pg. 117)
Dave Felch (pg. 117)
The Fraser story (pg. 118)
The Vincent Gabb Story (pg. 118)
Mrs. Gall (pg. 119)
The Gauthier story (pg. 120)
Old man Giles (pg. 120)
Aloysius Ginther (pg. 122)
Jacob Goetz (pg. 122)
Herry Griffith (pg. 123)
Ben Hanson story (pg. 123)
J. B. harding (pg. 125)
Mr. Edward Heer (pg. 126)
The Howard story (pg. 126)
David Howell (pg. 127)
The Hepburn story (pg. 127)
Albert Hibbert (pg. 129)
The Hogg story (pg. 129)
G.R. Hogg (pg. 132)
The Hoppins and their neighbours of Bygone Days (pg. 134)
The Innis Homestead (pg. 140)
Charles Irving (pg. 140)
Emil Johan Eberg Jensen (pg. 140)
The Kelly family (pg. 141)
Otto Knievel (pg. 141)
History of Kachel brothers (pg. 141)
Runnals, Pickering and Wm. Kennedy families (pg. 142)
Mr. A. A. Kellet - Englishmne and Artist (pg. 142)
Bachelors (pg. 142)
D. J. Kennedy (pg. 142)
A tribute to anton Larson (pg. 143)
The Larson story (pg. 144)
Tom Lauder (pg. 146)
The Lloyd family (pg. 146)
Tom Main (pg. 147)
Jimmy Marshall (pg. 147)
The Maxwell Brothers (pg. 148)
The McComb story (pg. 149)
The McRae family (pg. 150)
The history of Mr. and Mr.s Gordron McRae (pg. 151)
Highlights from a homsteader (pg. 154)
Claude Maddox (pg. 156)
The McEwen story (pg. 156)
The Orval McArthur story (pg. 158)
History of W. J. Moran (pg. 159)
The Mitchell story (pg. 161)
Mrs. Carl Nelson's story (pg. 162)
The Oak family (pg. 163)
The John O'Gorman story (pg. 164)
The Paterson brothers (pg. 165)
John Pearse (pg. 165)
The Pearson family (pg. 166)
O. T. Peterson (pg. 167)
The Malcolm family (pg. 168)
C.W. Arthur (pg. 169)
The George MacArthur story (pg. 170)
The John McNiece story (pg. 171)
The Murray family (pg. 171)
Peebles History (pg. 172)
Jens Petersen (pg. 172)
Sam Robinson Homestead (pg. 173)
Dan Reschke (pg. 173)
A. E. Robinson (pg. 174)
The Robertson family (pg. 175)
History of Scott brothers (pg. 177)
The Soppits (pg. 177)
Mr. Louis Scheunert (pg. 177)
Scheunert - Ganz (pg. 178)
Dave Street (pg. 180)
Mrs. Seidel tells of her first Christmas in Alberta (pg. 180)
Jim Winter (pg. 181)
Reminiscences of a pioneer (pg. 181)
The screens (pg. 182)
Shaw (pg. 183)
The Stankievech family (pg. 184)
The Stephenson story (pg. 185)
The John Strachan family (pg. 186)
Henry Sailer (pg. 186)
The Stasel story (pg. 187)
The Dr. Snyder story (pg. 188)
"The Silvers" (pg. 189)
The Stringer family (pg. 191)
John William Trebell (pg. 191)
The Velge family in their later years (pg. 192)
The Vik story (pg. 193)
The Wagstaff family (pg. 193)
Joseph Wamp (pg. 194)
Lewis Yost (pg. 194)
Elmer Meding (pg. 195)
The Winther story (pg. 195)
Joseph Wohl (pg. 195)
The Wik family (pg. 196)
The Tanners Emigrate (pg. 196)
George R. Walker (pg. 198)
The Weis story (pg. 199)
Wickiser (pg. 199)
Sketches of early ranching days - Wyndham (pg. 199)
Looking back (pg. 201)
The Wolverton story (pg. 202)
Accession Number
2019.64
Call Number
08.2 Ac1b
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Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1967
Author
Larsen, Henry A., Frank R. Sheer and Edvard Omholt-Jensen
Publisher
Toronto, Montreal, McClelland and Stewart
Call Number
02.5 L32t
Author
Larsen, Henry A., Frank R. Sheer and Edvard Omholt-Jensen
Responsibility
Henry A. Larsen, Frank R. Sheer and Edvard Omholt-Jensen
Publisher
Toronto, Montreal, McClelland and Stewart
Published Date
1967
Physical Description
223 pages illustrations, portraits 24 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Abstract
Pertains to the autobiography of Henry A. Larsen, a Canadian explorer, seaman and member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The publication tells of Larsen’s heroism and expertise that ultimately saved his life, in the most trying of circumstances. The authors tell of Larsen’s relationship with the Inuit Indigenous Peoples in Northern Canada and the ways in which they respected him. Written much like a diary, The Big Ship offers compelling detail on the extravagant life of Larsen and his crew, as they battled the open sea in hopes of finding adventure.
Contents
1. The first day in the mounted police -- 2. The early years -- 3. The Indian girl, the sea devil and "The general" -- 4. Steam -- 5. Fourth mate Larsen -- 6. North with Klengenberg -- 7. Herschel Island for the first time -- 8. Visit to Klengenberg's home -- 9. Tragic voyage to the west -- 10. Frozen in for the winter -- 11. More about life on Herschel -- 12. Seal hunt -- 13. New summer in the north -- 14. Canadian citizen -- 15. The ship and the crew -- 16. Maiden voyage to the north -- 17. My northern service starts -- 18. Skipper in the mounted police -- 19. In the ice -- 20. My first sled trip with the RCMP -- 21. Promotion and return to civilization -- 22. To the north again -- 23. Life in the arctic -- 24. In winter quarters -- 25. Dog life in the arctic -- 26. Eskimo love and drama -- 27. The fourth Christmas in the north -- 28. Daily life in the Igloo -- 29. Old and new medicine man -- 30. Southern interlude and marriage -- 31. Fourth voyage to the north -- 32. Marital complications among the Eskimo -- 33. An eventful winter -- 34. Guest of honour in the igloo -- 35. Visit from the south -- 36. About Quarlilaak, Mukkaani and Angulalik -- 37. Hanorie Umiarjuak -- 38. Niviassiag's curse -- 39. Superstition, infanticide and shipwreck -- 40. Reunion with my wife and first meeting with an unknown daughter -- 41. Among the inland Eskimo -- 42. Birth in the igloo -- 43. The great assignment -- 44. Toward the great adventure -- 45. The summer of broken expectations -- 46. A very close shave -- 47. A tragic loss -- 48. The story of a cannon -- 49. Easter with Father Henri -- 50. Afloat again -- 51. Bellot Strait : the last ordeal -- 52. Return to civilization -- 53. A summer voyage to the eastern arctic -- 54. Westward through the northwest passage -- 55. Honours and promotions -- 56. The last arctic voyage with the St. Roch -- 57. The men who speak the truth -- 58. Budget problems and words of caution -- 59. The St. Roch ends her career -- 60. The last years in the force.m
Accession Number
2019.71
Call Number
02.5 L32t
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The discovery of the North-west Passage by H.M.S. "Investigator," Capt. R. M'Clure, 1850, 1851, 1852, 1853, 1854.

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1969
Author
M'Clure, Robert Le M.
Publisher
Rutland, Vt., Tuttle
Call Number
02.4 M11t
Author
M'Clure, Robert Le M.
Responsibility
Robert Le M. M'Clure
Publisher
Rutland, Vt., Tuttle
Published Date
1969
Physical Description
xxxv, 405 pages illustrations, folded map 20 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Abstract
Pertains to the story of Robert Le M. M’Clure, the man credited with travelling the North-West Passage. The publication provides a review of early Canadian travel, and the places European travelers experienced. Specifically, the book talks about the Investigator, the ship that helped M’Clure’s crew explore new terrain. The author shares tales of success, heartbreak and resilience, as the crew battled against the forces of nature, and their inexperience in this new travel.
Contents
Preface to the new edition (pg. xv)
Preface (pg. xxvii)
List of Illustrations (;g. xxxi)
A list of H.M.S. "Investigator" (pg. xxxiii)
Chapter I - Introduction (pg. 1)
Chapter II - Return of the Arctic Squadron of 1848, and immediate Reequipment of the "Enterprise" and "Investigator" (pg. 17)
Chapter III - Slow sailing of the Arctic Ships (pg. 23)
Chapter IV - Voyage continued to Honolulu (pg. 31)
Chaoter V - The "Investigator" gives up the hope of meeting the "Enterprise," and departs alone (pg. 55)
Chapter VI - The narrative of Captain Maguire (pg. 66)
Chapter VII - A thunder-storm (pg. 80)
Chapter VIII - Approach to Cape Bathurst (pg. 89)
Chapter IX - Cape Bathurst left (pg. 99)
Chapter X - Signs of a rapidly approaching winter (pg. 108)
Chapter XI - Severe pressure on the ice (pg. 119)
Chapter XII - New Year's Day 1851 (pg. 151)
Chapter XIII - Signs of summer increase (pg. 175)
Chapter XIV - The "Investigator" bears up, and goes round the South End of Banks Land (pg. 201)
Chapter XV - The New Year, 1852 (pg. 227)
Chapter XVI - The "Enterprise" (pg. 251)
Chapter XVII - Captain M'Clure proceeds to Melville Island to see Captain Kellett (pg. 276)
Chapter XVIII - Gloomy prospect in the Autumn of 1854 (pg. 307)
Appendix (pg. 351)
Notes
Reprint of the 1856 ed., with a new pref. by William C. Wonders.
Accession Number
2019.71
Call Number
02.4 M11t
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Wild flowers of America

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1963
Author
Rickett, H.W.
Publisher
New York : Duenewlad Printing Corporation
Call Number
04.1 R35w
Author
Rickett, H.W.
Responsibility
H.W. Rickett
Publisher
New York : Duenewlad Printing Corporation
Published Date
1963
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Botany
Flowers
Vaux family
Walcott, Mary Vaux
Abstract
Pertains to the comprehensive collection displaying paintings of 400 wild flowers of North America. Revealed in true color, the work of artist Mary Vaux Walcott, is astounding and beautiful. For each painting, a flower description is provided that shares the botanical name of the plant, their location in nature, and other relevant information. Her work is detailed, inspiring and reflective of nature’s mighty resilience. Edited and arranged by H.W. Rickett, Wild Flowers of America offers readers a wonderful look into the art of Mary Vaux Walcott, and the flowers of North America.
Contents
Introduction (pg. 7)
Glossary (pg. 9)
Flower Descriptions (pg. 11)
Identification Chart (pg. 64)
Index (pg. 68)
The Plates, 1 to 400 (following 72)
Notes
400 flowers in full colour based on paintings by Mary Vaux Walcott as published by the Smithsonian institute of Washington, with additional paintings by Dorothy Falcon Platt.
Edited wtih an introduction and detailed descriptions by H. W. Rickett
Accession Number
2019.71
Call Number
04.1 R35w
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Bird portraits in color : two hundred ninety-five North American species

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1960
Author
Roberts, Thomas S.
Publisher
Minneapolis : The University of Minnesota Press
Call Number
06.1 R54b
Author
Roberts, Thomas S.
Responsibility
Thomas S. Roberts
Publisher
Minneapolis : The University of Minnesota Press
Published Date
1960
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Birds
Art
Portraits
Subjects
Painting
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of ninety two color plates painted by various accomplished artists. While the publication certainly establishes an artistic flair, it is in many ways factual as well. The book discusses over two hundred and ninety-five bird species found throughout North America. Comprehensive in nature, the guide offers insight into each bird species habitat, scientific name and other relevant information. Readers can expect to learn about the vast bird species that exist in North America, while also enjoying the stunning art work featured by the following artists, Allan Brooks, George M. Sutton, Walter A. Weber, Francis Lee Jaques, Walter J. Breckenridge, Louis Agassiz Fuertes.
Notes
Illustrated with ninety-two color plates by Allan Brooks, George M. Sutton, Walter A. Weber, Francis Lee Jaques, Walter J. Breckenridge, and Louise Agassiz Fuertes
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
06.1 R54b
Collection
Archives Library
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David Milne, 1882-1953 : an exhibition prepared to mark Canada's Centennial Year, 1967

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1967
Author
Silcox, David P.
Publisher
Kingston, Ontario : Agnes Etherington Art Centre
Call Number
06.1 Si3d
Variant Title
David Milne, 1882-1953 : exposition organisee pour celebrer le centenaire du Canada
Author
Silcox, David P.
Responsibility
David P. Silcox
Publisher
Kingston, Ontario : Agnes Etherington Art Centre
Published Date
1967
Physical Description
[22] unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Exhibition catalogue
Art
Subjects
Milne, David
Abstract
Pertains to an exhibition catalogue outlining the work of David Milne, a highly accomplished Canadian painter, printmaker and writer. The publication was prepared in an effort to mark Canada’s centennial year. The publication begins with a brief history of David Milne as an artist, and the passion behind his work, followed by a series of images showcasing his art. Readers are offered a small glimpse into the life of the respected Canadian artist and creator, David Milne.
Notes
Exhibition calendar: February 3 - March 2, The Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario; March 14 - April 17, London Public Library and Art Museum; April 26 - May 28, Willistead Art Gallery, Windsor; June 9 - 30, Sarnia Public Library and Art Gallery; July 7 - 31, Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery; August 7 - September 3, Rodman Hall Art Centre, St. Catharines; September 12 - October 10, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg; October 21 - November 19, Muse´e du Que´bec, Que´bec.
Preface signed: Ralph Allen, Director, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario.
Introduction signed: David P. Silcox.
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
06.1 Si3d
Collection
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Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1967
Author
Humphreys, J.T.
Publisher
Calgary : Archaeological Society of Alberta
Call Number
07.2 H88r Pam
Author
Humphreys, J.T.
Responsibility
compiled by J.T. Humphreys
Publisher
Calgary : Archaeological Society of Alberta
Published Date
1967
Physical Description
[8] p. : ill. ; 26 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Archaeology
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of information on projectile points common to Alberta, organized by J.T. Humphreys. The publication provides to-size images of various projectile points found in the Alberta region. Prior to them being found by archaeologists, the projectile points likely belonged, and were used by Indigenous Peoples. Readers can expect to learn more about the projectile points that were common in Alberta in previous millenniums.
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
07.2 H88r Pam
Collection
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Wagon road north : the story of the Cariboo gold rush in historical photos

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1967
Author
Downs, Art
Publisher
Quesnel, B.C. : Northwest Digest
Author
Downs, Art
Responsibility
Art Downs
Publisher
Quesnel, B.C. : Northwest Digest
Published Date
1967
Physical Description
80 unnumbered pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 28 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Gold rush
Cariboo Mountains
British Columbia
Mining
Contents
Routes to the creeks (pg. 2)
Foreword (pg. 4)
Stampede to the river (pg. 5)
The golden gravel (pg. 12)
Wagon Road North (pg. 22)
The road houses (pg. 28)
Freighting to the gold fields (pg. 34)
Creeks to the mountaisn (pg. 40)
Stage coaches on the Cariboo road (pg. 50)
Communities on the way (pg. 56)
Rest in peace (pg. 66)
The land today (pg. 72)
Notes
Inside cover has been annotated, likely by author. Text reads: “Regards Art Downs”
Accession Number
3069 a
Collection
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The night the mountain fell : the story of the Montana-Yellowstone earthquake

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1960
Author
Christopherson, Edmund
Publisher
McKee print
Call Number
08 C34t
Author
Christopherson, Edmund
Responsibility
Edmund Christopherson
Publisher
McKee print
Published Date
1960
Physical Description
88 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Montana
Montana, United States
Earthquake
Abstract
Pertains to the events of the largest ever recorded earthquake in Montana. Following the Montana-Yellowstone earthquake of 1959, author Edmund Christopherson travelled to the area and began researching the potential causes for the natural disaster. The publication covers his time spent in the disaster area, as well as the potential reasons behind the earthquake. Christopherson shares stories, images and the horrifying realities of many victims who were caught in the disaster of the event.
Notes
Conservation Alert : spine has been detached from book
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
08 C34t
Collection
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Wagon road north : the story of the Cariboo gold rush in historical photos

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1960
Author
Downs, Art
Publisher
Quesnel, B.C. : Northwest Digest
Call Number
08.1 D65w
Author
Downs, Art
Responsibility
Art Downs
Publisher
Quesnel, B.C. : Northwest Digest
Published Date
1960
Physical Description
80 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Cariboo Mountains
Gold rush
Mines
British Columbia
Pictorial works
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of images showcasing the history of the Cariboo gold rush. The publication explores the history of the Cariboo gold rush along the Rocky Mountains. In an effort to offer the reader a more interactive experience, the publication includes both text and historical images. While the publication was not intended to serve as a comprehensive history of the Fraser River and Cariboo gold rush, it does offer the reader a fantastic look into the past through the abundance of images selected for the publication.
Contents
Routes to the creeks (pg. 2)
Foreword (pg. 4)
Stampede to the river (pg. 5)
The golden gravel (pg. 12)
Wagon road north (pg. 22)
The road houses (pg. 28)
Freighting to the gold fields (pg. 34)
Creeks of the mountains (pg. 40)
Stage coaches on the cariboo road (pg. 50)
Communities on the way (pg. 56)
Rest in peace (pg. 66)
The land today (pg. 72)
Notes
Annotated on front inside cover, likely by the author. Annotation reads, "Regards Art Downs"
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
08.1 D65w
Collection
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Glenbow 1919-1969 : 50th anniversary of the victory stampede

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1969
Author
Jameson, Sheilagh S., Sue Baptie and Glenbow-Alberta Institute
Publisher
Calgary, Alberta : Glenbow-Alberta Institute
Edition
Vol. 2, no. 4
Call Number
08.2 J23g Pam
Author
Jameson, Sheilagh S., Sue Baptie and Glenbow-Alberta Institute
Responsibility
Sheilagh S. Jameson, Sue Baptie and Glennow-Alberta Institute
Edition
Vol. 2, no. 4
Publisher
Calgary, Alberta : Glenbow-Alberta Institute
Published Date
1969
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Calgary Stampede
Calgary, Alberta
Glenbow
Abstract
Pertains to a short publication commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Victory Stampede in Calgary, Alberta. The pamphlet includes images from the Stampede, as well as additional information reflecting on its beginnings and successes.
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
08.2 J23g Pam
Collection
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Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1969
Author
Campbell, Alistair
Publisher
New Zealand : Seven Seas Publishing Pty Limited.
Call Number
07 C15m
Author
Campbell, Alistair
Responsibility
Alistair Campbell
Publisher
New Zealand : Seven Seas Publishing Pty Limited.
Published Date
1969
Physical Description
60 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
myth
Maori
legend
Abstract
Pertains to the stories and legends originating from Maori mythology and tradition. The Maori tradition and legends originated in New Zealand and are indicative of a strong culture. In the publication, the Maori legends have been retold by author, Alistair Campbell.
Contents
Introduction (pg. 4)
How Maui obtained the Magic Jawbone (pg. 6)
Maui noose the Sun (pg. 11)
The Great Fish of Maui (pg. 15)
Maui and the fire goddess (pg. 20)
Maui and the death godess (pg. 25)
Tinirau and his pet whale (pg. 30)
Rata and his canoe (pg. 35)
Te Kanawa and the fairies (pg. 39)
Kahukura and the fairy fishermen (pg. 43)
The magical wooden head (pg. 46)
The story of Hinemoa (pg. 52)
Te houtaewa and the kumaras (pg. 57)
Notes
Some myths and legends of the Maori people retold by Alistair Campbell ; illustrated by Robin White
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
07 C15m
Collection
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The Alpine Club of Canada : list of members, 1965

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1965?
Author
The Alpine Club of Canada
Publisher
The Alpine Club of Canada
Call Number
08.1 Al1t Pam
Author
The Alpine Club of Canada
Publisher
The Alpine Club of Canada
Published Date
1965?
Physical Description
32 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Alpine Club of Canada
Abstract
Pertains to the Alpine Club of Canada’s list of members for the year 1965.
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
08.1 Al1t Pam
Collection
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