Uncover the layered history of Southern British Columbia and Kamloops through vivid notes on forts, trade, and exploration.
This book traces the rise of Kamloops and Fort Thompson, weaving together early exploration, frontier diplomacy, and the day‑to‑day life of traders and Indigenous communities. Through firsthand accounts and archival detail, it maps the shifts in power, routes, and settlement that shaped the region.
- See how trading posts, river routes, and mountain passes linked the Interior to the coast
- Learn how agreements and rivalries affected daily life at the forts and in nearby communities
- Follow the growth of Kamloops from a fort to a thriving town with rail, court, and industry
- Discover the people who navigated diplomacy, danger, and a changing landscape
Ideal for readers of regional history, Pacific Northwest studies, and the story of early Canadian frontier life.