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In the mid 1840s, fifty years after first contact with Europeans, the Songhees people agreed to amalgamate on a reserve across the harbour from the newly built Fort Victoria. Grant Keddie tells the story of the old Songhees Reserve through the eyes of outsiders, expressed in newspaper reports and private journals, and depicted in sketches, paintings and photographs. Songhees Pictorial offers a rich visual history of the old Songhees Reserve, the people who lived there and the city that grew up around them. This book features almost 200 archival images, many published for the first time, documenting Songhees history since first contact with Europeans. From watercolour paintings to sweeping panoramic photographs, these images show the changing architecture of the reserve and the city that engulfed it, they highlight potlatches and other events on the reserve, and they capture aspects of the everyday lives of residents and visitors. The author compliments the visuals with a variety of quotations from newspapers, government documents and personal letters, and gives context to the whole story with his own lively narrative.
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With more than 40 years’ experience as archaeology curator at the Royal BC Museum, Grant Keddie combines his extensive knowledge of the archaeology collection with an interest in human history and natural history. A popular speaker to all age groups, he promotes understanding of the value and importance of the history of indigenous cultures. He has carried out archaeological surveys and excavations in many parts of the province, and has lectured and published on a wide range of topics.
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- PublisherThe Royal British Columbia Museum
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0772649642
- ISBN 13 9780772649645
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages176
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. First Edition. History. The book is straight and tight, red mark on bottom edges, no other marks noted and minimal edge wear. The old Songhees Reserve was a prominent feature in the heart of Victoria in the latter half of the 19th century. The book features almost 200 archival images documenting the history of the Songhees people (Lekwungen Indians) since first contact with Europeans. From watercolor paintings to sweeping panoramic photographs these pictures capture the every-day lives of the residents and visitors. A remarkable work! Proceeds from the sale of this book benefit environmental restoration and education. Seller Inventory # 004747
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Canadian Edition. 175pp. bw historical photos, ports., repros., maps. Photo illustrated wrapper is clean and without wear. Binding square and not creased. Near-square quarto: 268 x 244mm. Seller Inventory # 047965
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