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PETHICK, DEREK. Victoria: The Fort.
Mitchell Press, Vancouver, (1968).. 286 pp, large 8vo, HC. The first small settlement of the area that would become modern Victoria was sheltered behind stockade walls and protected by sturdy, axe-hewn timber bastions. Founded in 1843 by James Douglas, the Hudson's Bay Company's fur trading centre was soon given the name of Victoria. Here is the story of this isolated Fort and of the early colonial and gold rush days. B&w illus. Dj has heavy rubbing to surfaces, edges and corners, rear hinge has several holes du t o h e a v i e r wear, one or two small closed tears and some indent lines on rear panel. VG/Fair.
Offered for US$ 15.00 by: Capricorn Books - Book number: 1681
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