When John Fannin, the Royal BC Museum’s first curator, published his Check List of British Columbia Birds in 1891, he set in motion a publishing program that has engaged and informed British Columbians for nearly 128 years. Since that first publication, the Royal BC Museum has released hundreds of works on diverse subjects, bringing the human and natural history of our province to life in exciting, innovative and personal ways.
Featured Book
For more than 130 years, the Royal British Columbia Museum and Archives has preserved and presented the province. From the glass cases of 1886 to the always-on digital archives of the present day, The Collectors tells the story of the museum and archives, a story of continuity and change, of quirks and curiosities, and of the fascinating characters and enduring themes that have shaped one of British Columbia’s most distinguished institutions.
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2018
$39.95
Reviews
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"This book opens the door to new thinking, and encourages us to step through." - Dave Obee, Times Colonist
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"This book would be great for any student learning about the environment, and the effects of introducing new species to the ecosystem." – Resource Links
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“Food Plants of Coastal First Peoples is an excellent book for showing people of any culture the continuing value of traditional ecological knowledge." – Brandon University Book Review
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“[This] book demonstrates how it is possible for archaeologists to work with First Nations while addressing both cultural and scientific needs.” – BC Bookworld
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"This book is measured and scholarly in tone, yet it’s nevertheless fundamentally important reading for those who wonder why BC is and will continue to be the dramatic environmental epicentre of Canada. Pipeline advocates and foes take note." – Stephen Hume
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“By incorporating essays from across departments and disciplines, Treasures masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the interconnections between natural, cultural, and historical spheres.” – BC Studies no. 190
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"This book would be great for any student learning about the environment, and the effects of introducing new species to the ecosystem." – Resource Links
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