The Kettle Valley and Its Railways

Hal Riegger, Pacific Fast Mail Staff, Mike Pearsall

ISBN 10: 0915713047 / ISBN 13: 9780915713042

Published by Pacific Fast Mail, 1981

About this Item

American First edition thus-28.5 x 22.5 cm-Rubber stamp to front and rear end pages with small gift inscription dated 1982. Fold in the fold-out map.-Otherwise a very good and interesting book. Binding in perfect condition. Dust jacket complete with wear with tears on edges and corners. A fascinating history of southern BC through the eyes of a railroad buff. Numerous historical black & white photos.

Seller Inventory # 18977

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Kettle Valley and Its Railways
• Publisher: Pacific Fast Mail
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0915713047
• ISBN 13: 9780915713042
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

Fascinating history of railway development in the Kettle Valley region of southern British Columbia -- the numerous small railway lines that eventually became the CP's Kettle Valley Route as well as their relationship to the mines dotted throughout the Valley. Provides an excellent history of the personal rivalries between men such as Hill, Van Horne and Corbin that helped fuel the construction of the lines and how even brilliant engineering could not render many of the lines profitable. Lavishly illustrated with black and white (and a few color) photographs as well as a three page foldout map of the main and branch lines. Includes an illustrated modeler's album with layouts and plans. 289 pages with index.