Pertains to the information and brief history on the following Canadian National Parks, Banff National Park, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Elk Island National Park, Glacier National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park, Prince Albert National Park, Riding Mountain National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park and Yoho National Park. The histories of each National Park contains information regarding their location, beginnings, size and additional information that may be pertinent to ones understanding of the location.
Contents
Nature's mansions (pg. 5)
Banff (pg. 11)
Banff-Jasper Highway (pg. 19)
Cape Breton Highlands (pg, 25)
Elk Island (pg. 30)
Glacier (pg. 33)
Jasper (pg. 39)
Kootenay (pg. 46)
Mount Revelstoke (pg. 50)
Prince Albert (pg. 55)
Riding Mountain (pg. 61)
Waterton Lakes (pg. 65)
Yoho (pg. 68)
Maps (pg. 76)
The parks and people (pg. 77)
Other nature reservations in Canada (pg. 79)
For further reading (pg. 81)
Index (pg. 83)
Notes
The content pertaining specifically to Banff National Park can be found in the following page numbers: 11-24
Pertains to the comprehensive analysis and annotated list of the mammal species present in Banff National Park. The book explores topics such as climate, vegetation, geology and zoogeography in an effort to provide both context and critical information regarding animal life. Additionally, the book contains an annotated list pertaining to each mammal, their scientific name, and additional relevant information. Upon reading this book, the reader is granted a complete understanding of the wildlife presence in Banff National Park at the time of publication (1958).
Contents
Introduction (pg. 1)
Geology (pg. 1)
Climate (pg. 2)
Vegetation (pg. 2)
History of exploration (pg. 3)
Present investigation (pg. 4)
Zoogeography (pg. 5)
Treatment (pg. 8)
Annotated list (pg. 9)
References (pg. 49)
Index (pg. 53)
Maps:
Distribution of Chipmunks in the Park (pg. 16)
Winter distribution of Wapiti in the Park (pg. 32)
Summer distribution of White-tailed Deer in the Park (pg. 37)
Distribution of Mountain Goats in the Park (pg. 40)
Summer and winter distribution of Mounain Sheep in the Park (pg. 44)
Pertains to the personal mountaineering experience of author, Frank S. Smythe. As a prominent English author, photographer, botanist and mountaineer, Smythe invites the reader to delve into a greater understanding of what it means to climb in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. He tells of his successes, failures and lessons learned while scaling some of the most ambitious mountains in the Canadian Rockies. Some of the mountains discussed include, but are not limited to the following, Mount Alberta, Mount Assiniboine, Mount Robson, Mount Glendower and Mount Colin.
Contents
Part I : The Canadian Rockies
I. The Canadian Rocky Mountains (pg. 3)
II. Training the Lovat Scouts (pg. 19)
III. Elysium Pass (pg. 37)
IV. Mountaineering from Lake O'Hara (pg. 47)
V. Mount Assiniboine (pg. 54)
VI. Mount Alberta (pg. 67)
VII. The Beaver (pg. 86)
VIII. An attempt to climb Mount Brussels (pg. 96)
IX. The first ascent of Mount Bridgland (pg. 108)
X. Mount Robson (pg. 121)
XI. Failure and success on Mount Colin (pg. 142)
XII. Storm on Mount Louis (pg. 162)
Part II : Unmapped and unexplored. An expedition to the LLoyd George Mountains of north-east British Columbia
XIII. The Lloyd George Mountains (pg. 175)
XIV. The flight to Haworth Lake (pg. 186)
XV. The base-camp (pg. 196)
XVI. Reconnaissance flight (pg. 206)
XVII. The ascent of Mount Glendower (pg. 213)
XVIII. The ascent of Mount Lloyd George (pg. 221)
XIX. Call it a day (pg. 227)
XX. High-level traverse (pg. 241)
XXI. Lightning (pg. 251)
Index (pg. 255)
Notes
All photographs used in the publication were taken by the author
Pertains to the adventures of Elaine Fairley and Mary Holwood as they travel to Banff, AB. The fiction book tells the story of Elaine Fairley and Mary Holwood, two young women searching for a new beginning in Banff. Despite wanting a job, the women were searching for more. Mary, enchanted by the mountains, was hoping to sketch, while Elaine was hoping to share her passion for singing. The book takes an unexpected turn towards romance as two men from back home, George Bedlow and Wayne Chisholm, continue to appear during Elaine and Mary’s adventures. Not long after, the natural romances between the couples bloom. The author, Helen Reynolds, captivates the reader using a combination of romance and humor.
Pertains to the commissioner report on the events carried out by the Provincial Museum of Natural history and Anthropology, during the year of 1949. Published in 1950, the British Columbia Department of Education published the report in an effort to reflect on events from the previous calendar year. The objectives of the report were to secure and preserve specimens reflecting the natural history of British Columbia, collect anthropological material from Indigenous Peoples, and obtain information on natural sciences that could then be shared with the public. Each issue features a report from the director, biologist, and/or botanist, and/or anthropologist in which they would share their subsequent findings from the previous year. Topics discussed in each report include, but are not limited to the following; exhibitions, new accessions, staff changes, research, botany, entomology and relevant articles.
Contents
Report of the Director (pg. 7)
Special Exhibits (pg. 7)
Field Work (pg. 7)
Publications (pg. 8)
Motion Pictures (pg. 9)
Education (pg. 9)
Museum Lectures (pg. 9)
Other Lectures (pg. 9)
School Loan Material (pg. 10)
Visit to Eastern Museums (pg. 10)
Attendance (pg. 11)
Staff Changes (pg. 12)
Equipment (pg. 12)
Obituary (pg. 12)
Report of the Assistant in Botany (pg. 12)
Activities (pg. 12)
Acknowledgments (pg. 13)
Miscellaneous Botonical Notes (pg. 13)
Entomology (pg. 15)
Report of the Assistant in Biology (pg. 15)
Report of the Assistant in Anthropology (pg. 16)
Accessions (pg. 17)
Article: "The Distribution of Fresh-water Fishes in British Columbia," by G. Clifford Carl (pg. 20)
Pertains to the commissioner report on the events carried out by the Provincial Museum of Natural history and Anthropology, during the year of 1951. Published in 1952, the British Columbia Department of Education published the report in an effort to reflect on events from the previous calendar year. The objectives of the report were to secure and preserve specimens reflecting the natural history of British Columbia, collect anthropological material from Indigenous Peoples, and obtain information on natural sciences that could then be shared with the public. Each issue features a report from the director, biologist, and/or botanist, and/or anthropologist in which they would share their subsequent findings from the previous year. Topics discussed in each report include, but are not limited to the following; exhibitions, new accessions, staff changes, research, botany, entomology and relevant articles.
Contents
Report of the Director (pg. 7)
New Exhibits (pg. 7)
Special Exhibits (pg. 7)
Field Work (pg. 7)
Publications (pg. 8)
Motion Pictures (pg. 9)
Education (pg. 9)
Museum Lectures (pg. 9)
Other Lectures (pg. 10)
School Loan Material (pg. 10)
Attendance (pg. 11)
Obituary (pg. 11)
Gifts Received (pg. 11)
Building Maintenance and Equipment (pg. 11)
Report of the Assistant in Botany and Entomology (pg. 12)
Botany (pg. 12)
Entomology (pg. 13)
Report of the Assistant in Biology (pg. 14)
Report on the Francois-Ootsa Lake Area Visited in June, 1951 (pg. 15)
Research in Speciation in Coastal White-footed Mice (pg. 18)
Report of the Assistant in Anthropology (pg. 19)
Accessions (pg. 21)
Articles: "Status of Birds and Mammals of the Osoyoos Area in May, 1951," by C.J. Guiguet
Articles: "Botanizing along the Big Bend Highway, British Columbia," by J.W. Eastham
Pertains to the commissioner report on the events carried out by the Provincial Museum of Natural history and Anthropology, during the year of 1954. Published in 1955, the British Columbia Department of Education published the report in an effort to reflect on events from the previous calendar year. The objectives of the report were to secure and preserve specimens reflecting the natural history of British Columbia, collect anthropological material from Indigenous Peoples, and obtain information on natural sciences that could then be shared with the public. Each issue features a report from the director, biologist, and/or botanist, and/or anthropologist in which they would share their subsequent findings from the previous year. Topics discussed in each report include, but are not limited to the following; exhibitions, new accessions, staff changes, research, botany, entomology and relevant articles.
Contents
Report of the Director (pg. 9)
New Exhibits (pg. 9)
Special Exhibits (pg. 9)
Field Work and Out-of-Province Travel (pg. 9)
Education (pg. 11)
Museum Lectures (pg. 11)
Other Lectures (pg. 11)
Extended Open Hours (pg. 12)
Publications (pg. 12)
Motion Pictures (pg. 13)
Attendance (pg. 13)
Building Maintenance and Alterations (pg. 14)
Staff Notes (pg. 14)
Obituaries (pg. 14)
Report of the Botanist (pg. 14)
Report of the Botanist (pg. 16)
Report of the Anthropologist (pg. 18)
Activities (pg. 18)
Totem-pole Restoration programme (pg. 20)
Accessions (pg. 20)
Articles - "The Natural History of the Forbidden Plateau Area," by George A. Hardy (pg. 24)
Articles - "Undescribed Mammals (Peromyscus and Microtus) from the Islands of British Columbia," C.J. Guiguet (pg. 65)
Articles - "The Green Turtle in British Columbia," by G. Clifford Carl (pg. 77)
Articles - "The Birds of the Cariboo Parklands : A Supplement," by J.A. Munro (pg. 79)
Pertains to a collection of material discussing hunting, fishing and guns. Written for gun enthusiasts and hunters alike, the publication talks in detail of the experiences had by both hunters and fishermen. The publication features stories from various hunters who share their experience in hunting elephants, birds, rabbits and more. Readers can expect to be immersed into the world of hunting, fishing and gun ownership.
Pertains to a collection of stories combined to tell the story of Cariboo, British Columbia. While not entirely complete in nature, the author dedicates the history to the men who chose the disgruntled forest life, over that of comfort and stability. The author, F.W. Lindsay explains the relationship between pioneers and Americans, arguing that our best pioneers were American men. Readers can expect to learn more about Cariboo, while taking in the patriotic undertones of the publication.
Notes
by F.W. Lindsay ; with pen and ink illustrations by Gwen Lewis.