Author: | Terry Reksten | ISBN: | 9781926706061 |
Publisher: | Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd. | Publication: | December 1, 2009 |
Imprint: | Douglas & McIntyre | Language: | English |
Author: | Terry Reksten |
ISBN: | 9781926706061 |
Publisher: | Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd. |
Publication: | December 1, 2009 |
Imprint: | Douglas & McIntyre |
Language: | English |
The Dunsmuir Saga brings to life three generations of the legendary Dunsmuir family of Vancouver Island. Robert Dunsmuir -- canny, acquisitive and imaginative -- became the richest man in British Columbia; his sons struggled to consolidate the family fortune; his grandchildren spent it. Award-winning author Terry Reksten brings the members of the Dunsmuir family and their colourful saga to life with her lively writing, vivid anecdotes and careful research. A selection of 50 historical photographs depicts the Dunsmuirs and their grand style of life.
The Dunsmuir Saga brings to life three generations of the legendary Dunsmuir family of Vancouver Island. Robert Dunsmuir -- canny, acquisitive and imaginative -- became the richest man in British Columbia; his sons struggled to consolidate the family fortune; his grandchildren spent it. Award-winning author Terry Reksten brings the members of the Dunsmuir family and their colourful saga to life with her lively writing, vivid anecdotes and careful research. A selection of 50 historical photographs depicts the Dunsmuirs and their grand style of life.