Ghost Town Stories of BC - Tales of Hope, Heroism and Tragedy (Paperback)


Many of BC's old mining towns are now abandoned ruins, disappearing into the wilderness. These once-thriving towns and the pioneers who built them are remembered in 10 fascinating stories of hard work and heroism. A mine rescue worker sadly recounts a tale of death underground at Coal Creek. Three eccentric old bachelors become the final residents of Phoenix. Legends of Spanish treasure near a Vancouver Island gold-rush town persist to this day. Experience BC's colourful past in these entertaining stories from the province's vanished communities.

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Many of BC's old mining towns are now abandoned ruins, disappearing into the wilderness. These once-thriving towns and the pioneers who built them are remembered in 10 fascinating stories of hard work and heroism. A mine rescue worker sadly recounts a tale of death underground at Coal Creek. Three eccentric old bachelors become the final residents of Phoenix. Legends of Spanish treasure near a Vancouver Island gold-rush town persist to this day. Experience BC's colourful past in these entertaining stories from the province's vanished communities.

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General

Imprint

Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd

Country of origin

Canada

Release date

April 2009

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

April 2009

Authors

Dimensions

215 x 139 x 9mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

144

ISBN-13

978-1-894974-73-8

Barcode

9781894974738

Categories

LSN

1-894974-73-5



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