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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

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20134
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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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1989
Author
Patterson, R.M.
Publisher
Toronto Canada : Stoddart Publishing Co. Limited
Call Number
02 P27d
Author
Patterson, R.M.
Publisher
Toronto Canada : Stoddart Publishing Co. Limited
Published Date
1989
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Biographies
Travel
Canada
Canada - After 1914
Abstract
Biographical adventure account from the author of his time exploring Nahinni country in the 1920s.
Notes
Ben Gadd Personal Library
We have earlier editions in the library but this copy has dedication to Ben
ISBN
0773723080
Accession Number
2021.20
Call Number
02 P27d
Collection
Archives Library
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Exploring the southern Selkirks: including the Valhallas and Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1980
Author
Carter, John
Leighton, Doug
Publisher
Vancouver, BC: Douglas & McIntyre
Call Number
02.6 C24e
Author
Carter, John
Leighton, Doug
Responsibility
John Carter
Doug Leighton
Publisher
Vancouver, BC: Douglas & McIntyre
Published Date
1980
Physical Description
119 pages: illustrations, maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Tourism
Rocky and Selkirk Mountains
Guide
Guidebook
Guidebooks
Abstract
Guidebook for exploring the Southern Selkirk mountains, including photographs, maps and trail descriptions
Contents
Preface Introduction The Land The Plant Communities Mammals Birds Fish Man in the Southern Selkirks Winter Activities Wilderness Ethics Trail Descriptions: Kokanee Region Valhalla Region Lardeau Region Bonnington Region The Valhalla Park Proposal Equipment Checklist Information Sources and Resource Agencies Reading List
ISBN
0888942737
Accession Number
2018.9003
Call Number
02.6 C24e
Collection
Archives Library
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The great backpacking adventure

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1987
Author
Townsend, Chris
Publisher
Somerset : The Oxford Illustrated Press
Call Number
02.2 T66t
Author
Townsend, Chris
Publisher
Somerset : The Oxford Illustrated Press
Published Date
1987
Physical Description
225 pages, 22cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
United Kingdom
Backpacking
Abstract
The author shares his experiences of solo travel through various countries from climbing Munros to hiking through the Canadian Rockies.
Contents
England -- Britain -- Scotland -- France & Spain -- USA -- Iceland
Notes
Ben Gadd Personal Library
ISBN
0946609292
Accession Number
2021.20
Call Number
02.2 T66t
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
  1 website  
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"
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The kicking horse trail, scenic highway from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19849
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
  1 website  
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.
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Quest for adventure

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1981
Author
Bonington, Chris
Publisher
New York : Clarkson N. Potter, Inc.
Call Number
02.1 B64q
Author
Bonington, Chris
Responsibility
Chris Bonington
Publisher
New York : Clarkson N. Potter, Inc.
Published Date
1981
Physical Description
448 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits (some color)
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
History
Sailing
Mountaineering
Hiking
Abstract
Pertains to the travels of Thor Heyerdahl, John Ridgeway, Chay Blyth, John Fairfax, Sylvia Cook, Francis Chichester, Robin Knox-Johnston, David Lewis, Wilfred Thesiger, John Blashford-Snell, Mike Jones, Maurice Herzog, John Hunt, Herbert Tichy, Walter Bonatti, Hermann Buhl, Reinhold Messner, Vivian Fuchs, Edmund Hillary, Wally Herbert, Naomie Uemura, Max Anderson, Ben Abruzzo, Larry Newman, Neil Armstrong, Geoff Yeadon, Oliver Statham
Contents
Introduction
Oceans:
1) Kon-tiki
2) Rowing the Atlantic
3) Across Two Oceans
4) The Man Who Raced Himself
5) Golden Globe
6) Ice Bird
Deserts:
7) The Empty Quarter
Rivers:
8) The Blue Nile
Mountains:
9) Annapurna, the First 1800
10) The Challenge of Everest
11) Cho Oyu
12) The Bonatti Pillar
13) Board Peak
14) Annapurna, South Face
15) Diamir - Messner on Nanga Parbat
The Poles:
16) The Crossing of Antarctica
17) The Last Great Polar Journey
18) Solo to the Pole
Air:
19) Double Eagle
Space:
20) First on the Moon
Beneath the Earth:
21) Dead Man's Handshake
Facets of Adventure
A Chronology of Adventure since 1945
Glossary
Select Bibliography
Picture Credits
Index
Notes
Addressed to Hans Gmoser from Philippe Delesalle - dated 1983
ISBN
0517546965
Accession Number
AC637
Call Number
02.1 B64q
Collection
Archives Library
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Sitting in the club car and drinking rum and karma-kola

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1986
Author
Jiles, Paulette
Publisher
Winlaw (B.C.) : Polestar Press
Call Number
05.2 J56
Author
Jiles, Paulette
Publisher
Winlaw (B.C.) : Polestar Press
Published Date
1986
Physical Description
105p. : plan
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Canadian Pacific Railway
Travel
Notes
Plan of CPR dome car, p. 3
ISBN
0-919591-13-2
Accession Number
6964
Call Number
05.2 J56
Collection
Archives Library
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Tales from the Canadian Rockies

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1984
Publisher
Toronto ON : Hurtig Publishers Ltd.
Call Number
05 P27t
Responsibility
Edited by Patton, Brian
Publisher
Toronto ON : Hurtig Publishers Ltd.
Published Date
1984
Physical Description
303 pages, 22.7cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Rocky Mountains
Storytelling
Travel
History
Abstract
An anthology of regional works of literature from the Rockie Mountains from factual travel accounts to fanciful stories inspired by mythology.
Contents
Prologue: the land of spirits -- the great lone land: the first explorers and travellers, 1793 - 1885 -- The railway years: the tourists and settlers, 1885 - 1918 -- Legends from a new era: the Rockies, post - 1918
Notes
Ben Gadd Personal Library
ISBN
0771069480
Accession Number
2021.20
Call Number
05 P27t
Collection
Archives Library
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