The Automobile Saga of British Columbia, 1864-1914
by Taylor, G. W
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0919203434
- ISBN 13
- 9780919203433
- Seller
-
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Victoria, BC: Morriss Publishing. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. 0919203434 . DJ and boards show light shelf wear, 2 cm tear on back bottom of DJ, moisture rippling back panel of dustjacket. ; A bright, solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. ; B&W Photographs; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 147 pages; "The Automobile Saga of British Columbia chronicles the development, for the first time, of the automobile and its impact on the people of BC; how the coming of the steam traction engine, the bicycle, and the streetcar paved the way for the introduction of the automobile. The text names and describes some 45 different makes of steam, electriv and gasoline driven vehicles, all imported into British Columbia prior to 1914. The adventures of the pioneer motorists and the way they introduced their automobiles into the different areas of the province are presented in an entertaining manner. Factual information concerning first dealerships, the first garages and memorable events such as the first automobile trip through the Canadian Rockies are documented and described." (jacket blurb) .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ainsworth Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18931
- Title
- The Automobile Saga of British Columbia, 1864-1914
- Author
- Taylor, G. W
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0919203434
- ISBN 13
- 9780919203433
- Publisher
- Morriss Publishing
- Place of Publication
- Victoria, BC
- Date Published
- 1984
- Keywords
- 0919203434, Automobile, British Columbia, car
- Bookseller catalogs
- Automotive;
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About the Seller
Ainsworth Books
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Chilliwack, British Columbia
About Ainsworth Books
Ainsworth Books was for many years a bricks and mortar store in Vancouver, BC. When we acquired the store, we moved to a location in Delta. After three years we moved the stock home and started operation as an online, by appointment only operation. I have worked with books my whole adult life and enjoy giving recommendations.
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