Waterwheels in the Service of British Columbia's Pioneers

Self-Published (Van Coillie, Dries), 1996

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Details

Year of publication

1996

ISBN

1550564552

Place of printing

Canada

Author

Liddicoat, Wallace L.

Publishers

Self-Published (Van Coillie, Dries)

Size

4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall

Edition

F First Edition

Keyword

Waterwheels - British Columbia, Grist Mills, Water-powered Mills Science & Technology Antiques and, Collectibles British Columbia

Binding description

J H Fine Hardcover

State of preservation

Fine

Languages

English

Binding

Hardcover

First edition

Yes

Description

pp.[6], iii, 163, iv-vii, [2]. Bibliography. Chronology of Relevant Discoveries and Historical Events. Generously illustrated with informative diagrams, maps and black and white reproductions of archival photos. "An account of how, in a little more than a century, water-driven prime movers affected the economic growth of Canada's most western province." - [5]. Presented in three parts: Activities of the Early Fur Traders; British Columbia's Colonial Period; Advances in Hydraulic Technology during the First 50 years of the Province's History, including the first hydro-electric power stations. The product of lengthy and extensive study involving visits to most sites mentioned and museums and archives throughout the Pacific Northwest. As new. Appears unread. Glossy white illustrated boards. Dust jacket preserved in clear Brodart. An excellent copy of this important, unique, and very informative reference. Gift Quality. Book