British Columbia: Spirit of the People Tapa dura - 2008

Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Province of British Columbia. Used - Very Good.

From the d.j.: "British Columbia: Spirit of the People" celebrates British Columbia's past, present and future. The text, by leading historian Dr. Jean Barman, delves into the region's history, from the first humans to arrive in British Columbia twenty thousand years ago to the promises and hopes of the twenty-first century, relating a remarkable story of challenge and achievement."
"A rich selection of archival images depicting the province's past is combined with spectacular colour photography by an honour roll of BC's finest photographers."
This copy, complete with slipcase to protect the book was given out by the Premiere at a special Presentation Ceremony on March 2nd, 2009 at Government House in Victoria. The front endpapers are SIGNED by Premier Gordon Campbell and Minister of Education Shirley Bond. The 8-page awards pamphlet is in the book and has the list of 20 recipients receiving the award for that year, teachers working within the public, independent and band school systems.