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The Thompson Country: Being Notes On The History Of Southern British Columbia, And Particularly Of The City Of Kamloops, Formerly Fort Thompson (1907)

The Thompson Country: Being Notes On The History Of Southern British Columbia, And Particularly Of The City Of Kamloops, Formerly Fort Thompson (1907)

Wade, Mark Sweeten

Hardcover

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1104422174
ISBN13: 9781104422172
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Thompson Country is a historical book that provides insights into the history of Southern British Columbia, with a particular focus on the city of Kamloops, formerly known as Fort Thompson. Written by Mark Sweeten Wade and published in 1907, the book offers a comprehensive account of the region's history, starting from the early days of exploration and settlement by the First Nations people to the arrival of European explorers, traders, and missionaries.The book covers various aspects of the region's history, including the fur trade, the gold rush, the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the development of Kamloops as a major transportation hub. It also delves into the social and cultural life of the region, highlighting the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the First Nations people and the early settlers.The author draws on a wide range of sources, including official records, personal diaries, and oral histories, to provide a vivid and detailed account of the region's past. The book is well-researched and informative, offering valuable insights into the history of Southern British Columbia and the city of Kamloops. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Western Canada.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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