British Columbia

A New Historical Atlas

Derek Hayes

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Douglas & McIntyre
28 April 2020

Geographical reference; Travel & holiday; Travel & holiday guides

"Of Hayes' other books in the Historical Atlas Series, Publishers Weekly writes ""Hayes brings everything to life ... Hayes's exhaustive knowledge of his subject matter makes this book of interest to historians, and the artistry of the maps and the intriguing details embedded in them will encourage other readers to get lost in the pages."""

By: Derek Hayes
Imprint: Douglas & McIntyre
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 342mm, Width: 254mm, Spine: 21mm
ISBN: 9781771622110
ISBN 10: 1771622113
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 28 April 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for British Columbia: A New Historical Atlas

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a full-colour collection of maps of B.C. ...Hayes brings together an unprecedented collection of maps, most previously unpublished, including surveys, treaty maps, and even maps of murder.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

Winner of Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Book 2013 (Canada)
Winner of BC Book Prizes' Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize 2013 (Canada)
Winner of Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award 2013 (Canada)
Winner of Lieutenant-Governor's Medal for Historical Writing 2013 (Canada)