Ghost Town Stories of BC: Tales of Hope, Heroism and Tragedy

Tales of Hope, Heroism and Tragedy

Nonfiction, History, Americas, Canada
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Author: Johnnie Bachusky ISBN: 9781926936192
Publisher: Heritage House Publication: February 1, 2011
Imprint: Heritage House Language: English
Author: Johnnie Bachusky
ISBN: 9781926936192
Publisher: Heritage House
Publication: February 1, 2011
Imprint: Heritage House
Language: English

Many of BC's old mining towns are now abandoned ruins, disappearing into the wilderness. These once-thriving towns and the pioneers who built them are remembered in 10 fascinating stories of hard work and heroism. A mine rescue worker sadly recounts a tale of death underground at Coal Creek. Three eccentric old bachelors become the final residents of Phoenix. Legends of Spanish treasure near a Vancouver Island gold-rush town persist to this day. Experience BC's colourful past in these entertaining stories from the province's vanished communities.

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Many of BC's old mining towns are now abandoned ruins, disappearing into the wilderness. These once-thriving towns and the pioneers who built them are remembered in 10 fascinating stories of hard work and heroism. A mine rescue worker sadly recounts a tale of death underground at Coal Creek. Three eccentric old bachelors become the final residents of Phoenix. Legends of Spanish treasure near a Vancouver Island gold-rush town persist to this day. Experience BC's colourful past in these entertaining stories from the province's vanished communities.

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