The city of rainbows : a colourful history of Prince Rupert / Blair Mirau.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mirau, Blair, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Prince Rupert (B.C.)--History.

Prince Rupert (B.C.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (302 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Toronto, Ontario : Heritage House Publishing Company Ltd., [2024]

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive history of Prince Rupert, a city on the northwest coast of British Columbia, Canada. It covers various periods from pre-European contact to the modern era, exploring themes such as trade, colonization, cultural exchanges, and economic booms and busts. The author delves into the city's role as a major trading hub, the impact of international competition, and the influence of significant figures and events. The narrative also addresses the effects of wars, the Great Depression, and recent developments like the global pandemic. Aimed at historians, researchers, and those interested in Canadian history, the book highlights Prince Rupert's resilience and transformation over time. Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Mirau, Blair The City of Rainbows

ISBN:

9781772034769

OCLC:

1441725145