Lost Mines & Historic Treasures
In British Columbia
- Publisher
- Hancock House
- Initial publish date
- Jul 1989
- Category
- General, Natural Resources
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780888399922
- Publish Date
- Jul 1989
- List Price
- $15.00
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About the author
Neville Langrell (Bill) Barlee (October 15, 1932 – June 14, 2012) was a Canadian politician who was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a New Democrat in 1988. He served as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food from 1991 until 1993 and then as Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture from 1993 until 1996. Barlee was also well known for his popular TV show on the history of Canada West which he co-hosted with Mike Roberts. This award-winning television series Gold Trails and Ghost Towns, ran from 1986 to 1996 on five different networks nationwide. The show is still seen in reruns.