Historical Writing Competition
Historical Writing Competition
2009 – Scott, Andrew
Scott, A. (2009). Encyclopedia of raincoast place names: A complete reference to coastal British Columbia. Madeira Park, BC: Harbour Publishing.
In 1909 Captain John T. Walbran...
2008 – Jamieson, Eric
Jamieson, E. (2008). Tragedy at Second Narrows: The story of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge. Madeira Park, BC: Harbour Publishing.
Tragedy at Second Narrows unravels one of...
2007 – Thompson, Judy
Thompson, J. (2007). Recording their story: James Tiet and the Tahltan. Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre; Gatineau: Canadian Museum of Civilization; Seattle: University of Washington Press.
Recording Their...
2006 – Watt, K. Jane
Watt, K.J. (2006). High water: Living with the Fraser Floods. Abbotsford, B.C.: Dairy Industry Historical Society of BC.
This comprehensive book looks at the flood history of...
2005 – Hayes, Derek
Hayes, D. (2005). Historical Atlas of Vancouver. Â Vancouver, BC: Douglas & McIntyre.
Gathered together in a single volume for the first time, here are the...
2004 – Turner, Nancy
Turner, N. (2004). Plants of the Haida Gwaii. Winlaw, B.C.: Sono Nis Press.
Plants of Haida Gwaii, written with the cooperation and collaboration of the Haida,...
2003 – Barman, Jean
Barman, J. (2003). Sojourning sisters: The lives and letters of Jessie and Annie McQueen. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press.
Shortly after the completion of the...
2002 – Mansbridge, Francis
Mansbridge, F. (2002). Launching history: The saga of Burrard Dry Dock. Madeira Park, BC: Harbour Publishing.
The saga of Burrard includes stories of some of the...
2001 – Parent, Milton
Parent, M. (2001). Circle of Silver. Nakusp, BC: Arrow Lakes Historical Society.
2000 – Mackie, Richard Somerset
Mackie, R. (2000). Island timber: A social history of the Comox Logging Company, Vancouver Island. Victoria, B.C.: Sono Nis Press.
Logging history, up close and personal!...
