HINES, BEN - Pick, Pan & Pack - a History of Mining in the Alberni Mining Division

Port Alberni, British Columbia: Alberni Valley Museum, 1976. First Edition. Paperback. "Mining played its part building and opening the town of Port Alberni and the surrounding country. However, no producing mines occured on a large scale until the 1930's with the Zeballos mines in the Alberni Mining Division, though there are a lot of holes in the ground. [This book is] intended to present a clear and enjoyable history [of this activity] with all the emphasis possible on the individual in mining, the lifestyle, pressures and motivations." - Introduction. 71 stapled pages with Bibliography and Glossary. Black and white maps and reproductions of wonderful archival photos. Prior owner's name atop half-title otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this very informative and engaging work.; 8vo. Good .

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