The Albernis, 1860 - 1922
Peterson, Jan1992
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The author traces the development of the Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island, from the expeditions of the first explorers and surveyors, to the coming of missionaries, pioneer settlers - farmers and miners, then later fishermen and forestry workers. She documents the arrival of the railway and the beginning of fishing and forestry industries.
Main title:
The Albernis, 1860 - 1922 / Jan Peterson.
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Imprint:
Lantzville, B.C. : Oolichan, 1992.
Collation:
352 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white), plans (black and white), portraits (black and white)
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Notes:
Before emigrating to Canada, Jan Petersen (nee Jenny Craig), lived with her parents and siblings at Ryelandside Farm, and was educated at Gilmourton Primary and Strathaven Academy.
ISBN:
9780889821194
Dewey class:
971.1203MA820.PETE
Language:
English
BRN:
2390917