Ghost Town Stories of BC: Tales of Hope, Heroism and Tragedy
Tales of Hope, Heroism and Tragedy
Nonfiction, History, Americas, Canada
| Author: | Johnnie Bachusky | ISBN: | 9781926936192 |
| Publisher: | Heritage House | Publication: | February 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Heritage House | Language: | English |
| Author: | Johnnie Bachusky |
| ISBN: | 9781926936192 |
| Publisher: | Heritage House |
| Publication: | February 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Heritage House |
| Language: | English |
Many of BC's old mining towns are now abandoned ruins, disappearing into the wilderness. These once-thriving towns and the pioneers who built them are remembered in 10 fascinating stories of hard work and heroism. A mine rescue worker sadly recounts a tale of death underground at Coal Creek. Three eccentric old bachelors become the final residents of Phoenix. Legends of Spanish treasure near a Vancouver Island gold-rush town persist to this day. Experience BC's colourful past in these entertaining stories from the province's vanished communities.
Many of BC's old mining towns are now abandoned ruins, disappearing into the wilderness. These once-thriving towns and the pioneers who built them are remembered in 10 fascinating stories of hard work and heroism. A mine rescue worker sadly recounts a tale of death underground at Coal Creek. Three eccentric old bachelors become the final residents of Phoenix. Legends of Spanish treasure near a Vancouver Island gold-rush town persist to this day. Experience BC's colourful past in these entertaining stories from the province's vanished communities.
