Britannia Remembers 100 Years of Achievement

Vancouver: Britannia Centennial Reunion Society, 2008. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Small scuff marks about the jacket front bottom right corner, very little wear overall. Quite clean. '[This book] is the nostalgic and compelling story of Britannia High School, the oldest operating secondary school in Vancouver and the oldest high school west of Winnipeg still functioning on its original site. Its narrative spans a century of growth and achievement of a proud educational institution located in the heart of the city's East side. This impressive chronicle has been artfully written in a crisp and fresh style by two of Brit's grads . . [This book], published as a commemorative souvenir to mark the celebration of the school's centennial reunion in May 2008, is also a reflection of the academic, sports and citizenship record of a grand old school and the people who made it the envy of its peers. Thirty-six of Brit's 'stars', eminent graduates, are profiled within the book's ten chapters.' Illustrated. xxvii+225 pages. 9.25 x 11.25 inches..