Historical Writing Competition
Historical Writing Competition
1989 – Hayman, John
Hayman, J. (1989). Robert Brown and the Vancouver Island Exploring Expedition. Vancouver, B.C.: University of British Columbia Press.
Robert Brown, a twenty-one-year-old Scotsman, arrived on...
What to read? List of 2019 winners and participants for the BCHF historical writing...
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Winners
Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing
Michael Layland, In...
Finalists announced for Lieutenant Governor’s Historical Writing Competition
The British Columbia Historical Federation is pleased to announce this year’s finalists for the annual Lieutenant Governor’s Historical Writing Competition. The 2021...
1987 – Bowen, Lynn
Bowen, L. (1987). Three Dollar Dreams. Lantzville, B.C.: Oolichan Books.
The book is about the history of coal mining and coal miners on Vancouver Island.
Media celebrates 2017 BCHF award winners
We are pleased to share the following media stories recognizing some of our 2017 BCHF award winners:
"Top of province garners top prize," BC BookLook,...
Shortlist Announced for 2019 BCHF Historical Writing Competition
The
British Columbia Historical Federation is pleased to announce the shortlist for
the Annual Historical Writing Competition. Congratulations to all the
finalists.
1996 – Cannings, Richard and Sydney G. Cannings
Cannings, R. and S. Cannings. (1996). British Columbia: A natural history. Vancouver, B.C.: Greystone Books.
This award-winning book provides a review of the province's physical and natural...
2011 – Davis, Chuck
Davis, C. (2011). The Chuck Davis history of metropolitan Vancouver. Vancouve, BC: Harbour Publishing.
In his ambitious magnum opus, The Chuck Davis History of Metropolitan...
1986 – Lillard, Charles
Lillard, C. (1986). Seven Shillings a year: The history of Vancouver Island. Ganges, BC: Horsdal & Schubart.
This groundbreaking work, the first-ever history of Vancouver Island,...
Interview with Kyle Kusch
Take a virtual trip to Nakusp through this interview with Arrow Lake Historical Society's Kyle Kusch. Kyle walks us through the stories...
