Publication

2005-03-24 - Oxford University Press, USA

Language

English

Word Count

54,000 words, Guess

Page Count

216 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2005412998
  • Goodreads3396244
  • LibraryThing953977

Classifications

  • LCCF1088.R9 2005

Description

"For more than two centuries, people from around the world have been irresistibly drawn to British Columbia. Some have sought to make their fortunes in furs, or gold, or lumber, some have dreamt of establishing utopian communities, many others have hoped simply to find a steady job, or a piece of land to farm and raise a family on. At times BC has lived up to the most extravagant expectations. But at times it has not, and in either case the costs have often been high, especially for the region's First Nations. In British Columbia: Land of Promises Patricia E. Roy and John Herd Thompson trace the social, economic, and political history of the province through a lively narrative and a wealth of carefully annotated illustrations, including maps, paintings, photographs, and cartoons."--Jacket.

Subjects

Reader Reviews

No reviews yet for this book.

Be the first to share your thoughts!