The Recorded History of the Liard Basin 1790-1910

Where British Columbia joins the Yukon and N.W.T.

by Anthony Kenyon
Publisher: Fort Nelson News

Book Description

The east-west Liard River Basin includes the northern twenty percent of BC. Through it went both of John Franklin’s land expeditions to the arctic, as well as five other major explorations. The Recorded History of the Liard Basin 1790-1910 is a definitive history written for both local readers and the academic community. The 500-page history contains 29 chapters, illustrated with maps, archival documents, and portraits of many of the chief characters. It includes name lists, biographies, extensive references, vocabularies, a bibliography, and an in-depth index.

Author Bio

The east-west Liard River Basin includes the northern twenty percent of BC. Through it went both of John Franklin’s land expeditions to the arctic, as well as five other major explorations. The Recorded History of the Liard Basin 1790-1910 is a definitive history written for both local readers and the academic community. The 500-page history contains 29 chapters, illustrated with maps, archival documents, and portraits of many of the chief characters. It includes name lists, biographies, extensive references, vocabularies, a bibliography, and an in-depth index.