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Columbia River exploration, 1866 : reports and journals relating to the government exploration of the country lying between the Shushwap and Okanagan Lakes and the Rocky Mountains
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)
Summary - "This report recommends to the Government of British Columbia establishment of a new Wilderness Provincial Park, in the northern Rocky Mountain Ranges
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"