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Cover image for The memorial of Lt. John Mears of the Royal Navy : dated 30th April, 1790, and presented to the House of Commons, May 13, 1790, containing every particular respecting the capture of the vessels in Nootka Sound.

The memorial of Lt. John Mears of the Royal Navy : dated 30th April, 1790, and presented to the House of Commons, May 13, 1790, containing every particular respecting the capture of the vessels in Nootka Sound.

Meares, John, 1756?-1809

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971.1 MEA

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The best loved boat : The Princess Maquinna

Kennedy, Ian, 1943- author.

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2023

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387.2044 KEN

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The curious passage of Richard Blanshard : first governor of Vancouver Island

Gough, Barry M., author.

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2023

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923.1711 BLA

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SD_ILS:689048

The eventful life of Philip Hankin : worldwide traveller and witness to British Columbia's early history

Mynett, Geoff, 1946- author.

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2023

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923.2711 HAN

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Points of interest : in search of the places, people, and stories of B.C.

Beers, David, editor.

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2023

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971.1 POI

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Finding my groove : life, love, & lyrics

Amstutz, Larry, author.

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2022

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927.9144 AMS

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Lakes of Victoria, BC : hike - walk - swim - fish - paddle - nature - history

Ungstad, Adam, 1979- author.

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2021

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917.1128 UNG 2021

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SD_ILS:608691

Kayaking the Inside Passage : a paddler's guide from Puget Sound, Washington to Glacier Bay, Alaska

Miller, Robert H. (Robert Howard), 1949- author.

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2019

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797.1224 MIL 2019

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The Hot Springs Cove story : the beginnings of Maquinna Marine Provincial Park

Kaehn, Michael, 1955- author.

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2019

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333.783097112 KAE

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Along the E&N : a journey back to the historic hotels of Vancouver Island

Mofford, Glen, 1954- author.

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2019

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971.12 MOF

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In nature's realm : early naturalists explore Vancouver Island

Layland, Michael, 1938- author.

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2019

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578.09711 LAY

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Sticky wicket : over 150 years of cricket on Vancouver Island

Schofield, John A., author.

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2019

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796.358097112 SCH

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SD_ILS:561492

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