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Paperback. Zustand: As New. College of New Caledonia Press, 2010. Trade paperback in Fine condition; 146 pages.

Soft cover. Zustand: VG+. 1st Edition. The pack train industry formed the initial phase of transport development in the interior of British Columbia. An outstanding contributor to this industry was Jean Caux, "Cataline" who was actively involved from circa 1858 to 1912. Over this 55-year span, his packing operations circled on Yale, Lytton, Dog Creek, Quesnel, Barkerville, Fort St. James and finally Hazelton.--Back cover. 146pp, profusely photo illustrated, some colour, maps, References, Index. Clean interior, unmarked. Similar wrappers.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good+. First Edition. Signed by Author; Card covers show very light shelf wear.; A bright, solid book, inscribed by the author on the title page. ; Trade PB; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 58 pages; "An essay commemorating inauguration of the Prince George Nechako subdivision 1958" The author, one of the architects of the houses being studied, has provided background as well as photos in colour and B&W of several homes in the subdivision. The area by the Nechako River was chosen for a post WWII subdivision with distinctive modern homes.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. "The sternwheeler era was a fascinating period in the history of Central British Columbia. From 1863 to 1921, there were twelve sternwheelers that plied the waters of the Upper Fraser River at varying times. This book addresses aspects of social history relevant to sternwheeler construction and operation on the Upper Fraser. Social contexts in the realm of resource exploitation, railway development, and settlement are highlighted. Specific references are made to individuals engaged in sternwheeler transport as owners, operators, or simply as innocent travelers." - back cover. 115 pages. Index. Reference list. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. ; 4to.