objectType:"Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)" found 21 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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The call of untrodden ways

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

Published Date: 1925

Publisher: Ottawa : Dept. of the Interior; King's Printer

Call Number: 13.113 J31c Pam

Responsibility: by a well-known Canadian [G.D. Kilpatrick]

Publisher: Ottawa : Dept. of the Interior; King's Printer

Published Date: 1925

Physical Description: 24p. : ill

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

Subjects: Jasper National Park

Accession Number: 130; 3227

Call Number: 13.113 J31c Pam

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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Exclusive photogravure views of Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta & Minaki Lodge, Ontario

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

Published Date: [1920?]

Author: Canadian National Railways

Call Number: 02.6 J31e Pam

Author: Canadian National Railways

Published Date: [1920?]

Physical Description: 19l. : 32 ill., map

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

Subjects: Jasper National Park

Accession Number: 638

Call Number: 02.6 J31e Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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The geological story of Jasper Park, Alberta, Canada

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

Published Date: 1929

Author: Kindle, E.M

Publisher: Ottawa : [Printed by F.A. Acland]

Call Number: 03.2 K53g Pam

Variant Title: The geological story of Jasper National Park Canada

Author: Kindle, E.M

Responsibility: E.M. Kindle

Publisher: Ottawa : [Printed by F.A. Acland]

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: [48] pg.

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

Subjects: Jasper National Park; Geology; Glaciers

Abstract: Pertains to the geological story of Jasper National Park. The pamphlet includes a segment on geological chronology, and the ways in which the Tertiary Times were highly influential in the development of the Rocky Mountains. Additionally, the pamphlet includes information on lakes, gorges and other features of post glacial outcomes.

Contents: Introduction (pg. 7); How the mountain began (pg. 11); Mountain sculpture (pg. 12); Geological structure (pg. 15); Underdog waters and mineral springs (pg. 19); Geological Chronology (pg. 21); Lakes, Gorges and other post-glacial features (pg. 41)

Accession Number: 2017.8683

Call Number: 03.2 K53g Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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La grande aventure

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

Published Date: 1927

Author: Schenck, Ernest

Publisher: [Montreal?] : Chemin de Fer National du Canada

Call Number: 02.4 Sch2

Author: Schenck, Ernest

Responsibility: gravures d'Octave Belanger

Publisher: [Montreal?] : Chemin de Fer National du Canada

Published Date: 1927

Physical Description: 111p. : ill

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

Subjects: Canadian National Railways; Jasper National Park

Accession Number: 320

Call Number: 02.4 Sch2

Collection: Archives 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