First Invaders: The Literary Origins of British Columbia - Softcover

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9781553800187: First Invaders: The Literary Origins of British Columbia

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ISBN 10: 1553800184 ISBN 13: 9781553800187

Publisher: Ronsdale Press, 2004

The names Cook and Quadra ring a bell for most of us, as do Bering and Vancouver, but how much do we know about the Greek-born navigator, Juan de Fuca or the Machiavelli of the maritime fur trade, John Meares? British Columbia’s earliest authors and explorers are skillfully introduced, for the first time collectively, by Alan Twigg. This is a compelling account of the characters, events and intrigues that comprised British Columbia’s earliest literary history prior to 1800.

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About the Author:

Alan Twigg, publisher and editor of B.C. BookWorld, is the author of eight previous books, including Cuba: A Concise History for Travellers, Intensive Care (a volume of poetry), and Twigg’s Directory of 1,001 B.C. Writers. His articles have appeared in the Globe and Mail, Maclean’s, the Toronto Star, the Georgia Straight, and the Vancouver Sun. He lives in Vancouver.

Review:

"First Invaders is a delightful blend of coastal history and literary exploration. I got lost and found in it." -- Edith Iglauer

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