The Terror of the Coast
Land Alienation and Colonial War on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, 18491863
Nonfiction, History, Canada, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
| Author: | Chris Arnett | ISBN: | 9780889228665 |
| Publisher: | Talonbooks | Publication: | January 29, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Talonbooks | Language: | English |
| Author: | Chris Arnett |
| ISBN: | 9780889228665 |
| Publisher: | Talonbooks |
| Publication: | January 29, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Talonbooks |
| Language: | English |
Previously ignored or misunderstood by historians, the war between the Hwulmuhw or People of the Land” and the colonial government of British Columbia remains of utmost significance in today’s world of unsettled First Nations land claims. Chris Arnett reconstructs the fascinating account of the events of 1863 using newspaper editorials, letters, and articles; government and police correspondence; and navy logs.
Previously ignored or misunderstood by historians, the war between the Hwulmuhw or People of the Land” and the colonial government of British Columbia remains of utmost significance in today’s world of unsettled First Nations land claims. Chris Arnett reconstructs the fascinating account of the events of 1863 using newspaper editorials, letters, and articles; government and police correspondence; and navy logs.
