History Post-confederation (1867-)
Victoria Underfoot
Excavating a City's Secrets
- Publisher
- Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd.
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2008
- Category
- Post-Confederation (1867-), Folklore & Mythology, Archaeology
- Recommended Age
- 15
- Recommended Grade
- 10
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550174199
- Publish Date
- Oct 2008
- List Price
- $24.95
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Description
Dig deep into to the history of some of Victoria's most interesting areas; The Ross Bay Villa, D'Arcy Island, Rodd Hill and the Royal Jubilee Hospital. Archeologists, anthropologists, historians and heritage researchers sift through the soil to unravel the mysteries below our feet, and to explore Victoria's unique cultural landscape. Ancient artifacts, baskets and burial cairns bring to life the rich heritage of First Nations cultures, while everything from badges to bed knobs helps unravel the history of European and Asian immigrants in the Capital Region.
Colourfully illustrated with photographs and historical documents, Victoria Underfoot is an intriguing exploration of BC subterranean searches. The authors' fantastic finds illustrate a history--ancient and recent--that is diverse and deep.
About the authors
BRENDA CLARK est surtout connue comme l’illustratrice de la série originale Benjamin la tortue. Elle a également signé les illustrations des albums Le bonhomme d’Hélène et Les petites bottes de la grande Sarah. Brenda vit à Port Hope, en Ontario.
BRENDA CLARK is best known as the illustrator of the original Franklin the Turtle series written by Paulette Bourgeois. Other popular titles she has illustrated include Sadie and the Snowman, Big Sarah's Little Boots, and the award-winning Little Fingerling. Brenda lives in Port Hope, Ontario.
Nicole Kilburn is an instructor of anthropology at Camosun College. Her research interests include the development of social and economic interactions in prehistoric contexts, with a particular focus on the American Southwest, where she has done extensive fieldwork. Kilburn is interested in public archaeology and making connections between the ancient cultures and their living descendents. Kilburn lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
Nick Russell is the winner of numerous heritage awards, and is currently president of the Hallmark Society, speaking for heritage in Victoria's Capital Regional District. His interest in heritage developed with the rescue and restoration of various historic homes throughout the Canadian West. Russell is a former reporter and editor who currently lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
Awards
- Winner, Hallmark Society Heritage Award for Communication
- Winner, Heritage BC Award of Honour
- Winner, Monday Magazine "M" Award--Best Non-Fiction Book of 2008
Librarian Reviews
Victoria Underfoot: Excavating a City’s Secrets
This book is a unique introduction to, and exploration of Victoria’s history through an intriguing collection of essays by archeologists, anthropologists, historians and heritage researchers. Each chapter details a different method of unearthing fascinating aspects of Victoria’s past and offers significant connections to our present-day demand for development versus the stewardship of our heritage. The archeological detective work reveals answers to many mysteries underground in an ancient Aboriginal village and burial sites, pioneer homes and graveyards, Fort Victoria, Chinatown, the old hospital dump from the 1890s and other sites.Clark and Kilburn are Camosun College anthropology instructors in Victoria. Russell is the president of the Victoria Hallmark Society.
Source: The Association of Book Publishers of BC. BC Books for BC Schools. 2009-2010.
