Published by Horsdal & Schubart, Ganges, B.C., 1987
ISBN 10: 0920663052 ISBN 13: 9780920663059
Language: English
Seller: Antiquarius Booksellers, Falkland, BC, Canada
First Edition
Card Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. Rex Woods - Cover Art (illustrator). First Edition. Contents - 1. 1858: The Boundary Commission -- 2. 1858: The Columbia Detachment -- 3. 1859: Ned McGowan's "War" -- 4. 1858-1859: The Thames City -- 5. 1859: "The Labours of the Engineers" -- 6. 1860. "Very Dear Soldiers" -- 7. 1860: Trails and Roads -- 8. 1861: Lady Franklin's Visit -- 9. 1862: The Cariboo Road -- 10. 1863: Disbanding the Detachment -- 11. The Sappers Who Stayed -- 12. Traces of the Sappers. x, 182 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm. Interior is bright, clean and unmarked. Binding is tight and square. Minor edge wear to the wrappers. Reading crease to the front wrapper at spine. Otherwise clean and unmarked. Unpacked weight, 276g. Ships via inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail within North America, in card sleeve. From $3.00 to $6.50 depending on exact weight and location. Image available. Enquire for rates to Worldwide destinations.
Published by Horsdal & Schubart Publishers, Limited, Victoria, BC, Canada, 1987
ISBN 10: 0920663052 ISBN 13: 9780920663059
Language: English
Paperback. Condition: Fair. Reprint. 182 pages. Index. "The Royal engineers laid the foundations for much of British Columbia." - from back cover. Usual library markings. Above-average wear. Worthy reading copy.