Author: SLEIGH, DAPHNE
Title: Discovering Deroche: From Nicomen to Lake Errock [British Columbia Local History]
Description: British Columbia: Self-Published, 1983. First Edition. Paperback. Presents the history of this British Columbia community located across the Fraser River from Chilliwack. Chapters include: The Nicomen Indians 1800-1865; The First Pioneers 1860-1885; The Railway Brings Settlers 1885-1900; The Formation of the Community 1885-1900; Development of the Townsite 1900-1910; World Intrudes on Deroche 1910-1920; The Best Years of Deroche 1920-1930; Depression Years 1930-1940; WWII and the Flood of '48; A Glance at the Post-War Years. 103 pages. Index, bibliography, maps, black and white reproductions of archival photos. Above-average wear. Prior owner's blind stamp to title page otherwise unmarked. Binding intact. A worthy reference example of this informative local history and useful genealogical reference. Hale & Barman 845. ; 8vo. Fair .

Keywords: . B.C. Pit House Genealogy


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