objectType:"Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)" found 29 records - Research Collections

Beyond the rockies : three thousand miles by trail and canoe through little-known British Columbia

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1929

Author: Johnston, Lukin

Publisher: London ; Toronto : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.

Edition: 1st edition

Call Number: 02.5 J64b

Author: Johnston, Lukin

Edition: 1st edition

Publisher: London ; Toronto : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: 212 pages ; 52 ill.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Travel; Cariboo Mountains; Northern British Columbia; Vancouver Island

Contents: Foreword -- I. In which we discover an island eden in the Gulf of Georgia -- II. We explore Galiano, Pender and Salt Spring Islands -- III. Over the Cariboo highway--A foot and otherwise -- IV. In which a bishop comes to the rescue -- V. A "hobo's" adventures by the way -- VI. A sky-pilot among the enchanted islands of the British Columbia coast -- VII. Barkerville--The town of a thousand golden memories -- VIII. Chilcotin--Heart of the great British Columbia cattle country -- IX. Secrets in the great north -- X. Prince George and historic Fort St. James -- XI. Trappers, traders and pioneer settlers -- XII. Romantic trails of northern British Columbia -- XIII. The bridge river valley -- XIV. Waterways of the great north -- XV. Down the Peace--From finlay forks to old Fort St. John -- XVI. Peace River--The Last great west -- XVII. Taming the northern wilderness--The Story of sixteen years.

Accession Number: 2023.47

Call Number: 02.5 J64b

Collection: Archives Library

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Circular of general information regarding Glacier National Park Montana

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1929

Author: United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service

Publisher: Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office

Call Number: 02.3 D34c Pam

Author: United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service

Publisher: Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: 64 pages

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Glacier National Park; Glacier National Park (U.S.); Montana; Travel; Guide

Abstract: Pertains to a comprehensive collection of information regarding travel and amenities in Glacier National Park, Montana. The publication provides insight into travel options, accommodations, costs, rules, regulations, animal safety, outdoor activities and much more.

Contents: General description (pg. 1); A romance in rocks (pg. 2); The Lewis overthrust (pg. 3); Magnificently colored strata (pg. 3); Carved by water and ice (pg. 5); Advantages of camping out (pg. 6); A general view (pg. 7); The west side (pg.7); History (pg. 8); East side valleys (pg. 8); The principal passes (pg. 12); South and west side valleys (pg. 15); Administration (pg. 17); How to reach the park (pg. 17); Road-sign information (pg. 20); How to dress (pg. 20); Transportation and accomodations (pg. 21); Free public automobile camp grounds (pg. 24); Post offices (pg. 24); Telegrams (pg. 25); Express (pg. 25); Information, utilities, etc. (pg. 25); Medical service (pg. 25); Saddle-horse tours (pg. 26); Nature-guide tours (pg. 27); Information for hikers (pg. 27); Rowboats (pg. 28); Swimming (pg. 28); Fishing (pg. 29); Wild animals (pg. 31); Rules and regulations (pg. 32); Map (pg. 40); Panoramic view (pg. 40); Literature (pg. 41); Government publications (pg. 41); References (pg. 42); Other National Parks (pg. 43); Authorized rates for public utilities, season of 1929 (pg. 44); Hotels, chalets, transportation within the park, etc. (pg. 44)

Notes: Additional information on front reads, "Season from June 15 to September 15"

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 02.3 D34c Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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Etchers and etching ; chapters in the history of art together with technical explanations of modern artistic methods

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1929

Author: Pennell, Joseph

Publisher: New York : Macmillan

Edition: 4th ed.

Call Number: NE2130 P4

Author: Pennell, Joseph

Responsibility: by Joseph Pennell

Edition: 4th ed.

Publisher: New York : Macmillan

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: xxxv, 343p. : ill. ports.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Etchers; Etching; Etchings

Notes: Includes index

Accession Number: 3069

Call Number: NE2130 P4

Location: Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access

Collection: Art Library

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Highways, motor camps and stopping places in British Columbia

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1929

Author: Bureau of Provincial Information

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Printer to the King

Call Number: 02.5 B85h PAM

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Author: Bureau of Provincial Information

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Printer to the King

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: 96 pages : illustrations, maps

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Travel; Tourism; Automobiles; Highways; British Columbia; Camps; Maps; Government

Abstract: Pertains to highways, camping, and stopping places in British Columbia as of 1929 - includes maps and descriptions

Contents: British Columbia:; Camps and Fire Precautions; Fishing and Hunting; Island Highway; Vancouver Highways; Dewdney Road; Pacific Highways; Yale Road; Cariboo Road; South Trunk Highway; Kamloops-Okanagan Highway; Trans-provincial Highway; Northern Highway; Okanagan-Arrow-Kootenay Lakes; Columbia Valley Highway

Accession Number: 2014.8336

Call Number: 02.5 B85h PAM

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Mentioned as a "Special Publication" in this document entitled "Publications of the Government of British Columbia 1811-1947"

Websites

http://www.llbc.leg.bc.ca/public/pubdocs/bcdocs2010/188940/bc1871_1947.pdf

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The kicking horse trail, scenic highway from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1927

Author: Williams, M.B.

Publisher: [Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]

Call Number: 02.6 W66k PAM

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Author: Williams, M.B.

Responsibility: M.B. Williams

Publisher: [Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]

Published Date: 1927

Physical Description: 47 pages

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: British Columbia; Alberta; Travel

Abstract: Pertains to a Canadian Rocky Mountain travel guide. With the use of both images and text, the author has been successful in compiling a guide for travelling in the Canadian Rockies. The book is written in a narrative voice, as to immerse the reader into the Canadian Rocky Mountain experience. The author cover areas and landmarks ranging from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia.

Notes: This version contains a unique annotation on the first page dating August 4, 1927 from Fred Johnston

Accession Number: 2019.50

Call Number: 02.6 W66k PAM

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: The URL is linked to an interactive website in which the reader can learn more about the author and her admiration for Canada’s national parks.