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Derek Hayes holds two degrees in geography and has a passion for old maps and what they can reveal about the past. He is the author of the bestselling Historical Atlas Series (Douglas &McIntyre), which includes the Historical Atlas of Canada, Historical Atlas of Vancouver and the Lower Fraser Valley, Historical Atlas of Toronto and Historical Atlas of Early Railways. He lives in White Rock, BC.
In Hayes' latest large and lavish tome, we see our home province emerge - map by lovingly reproduced map ...Meticulous research and a thorough grasp of history has allowed Hayes to reconstruct the history of B.C. era by era in the colourful volume --Peace Arch News This great big gorgeous book is a full-colour collection of maps of B.C. ...Hayes brings together an unprecedented collection of maps, most previously unpublished, including surveys, treaty maps, and even maps of murder. --Vancouver Sun A charmer. The author's vast knowledge and understanding come through on every page. --Jean Barman, author of The West beyond the West Derek Hayes specializes in collecting the raw materials of history. In this glorious volume he delivers a treasure trove of original maps, plans, surveys, drawings, and photographs that will delight anyone interested in B.C.'s colourful past. --Daniel Francis, editor of the Encyclopedia of British Columbia
