Chuck Davis' History of Metropolitan Vancouver - Hardcover

Davis, Chuck

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1550175335 ISBN 13: 9781550175332

Publisher: Harbour Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

In his ambitious magnum opus, Chuck Daviss History of Metropolitan Vancouver, author Chuck Davis embraced 125 years of material, with the signature exuberance and talent for storytelling that made him one of Vancouvers most successful and beloved journalists and broadcasters. This volume represents the culmination of his life as a folk historian, someone who was obsessed and delighted by all things Vancouver, and of his immense contribution to historical knowledge of the city of Vancouver. It was nearly realized, but not quite completed before his death in November, 2010.

About this title

About the Author:

Chuck Davis (1935-2010) devoted his life to being the expert on the city's history. In 2010 he was awarded the George Woodcock Award for an outstanding literary career in British Columbia.Chuck has prepared a comprehensive social and economic history with the care and attention to detail of a historian, and with the exuberance and flair for storytelling that have made him one of Vancouver's most successful and beloved journalist/broadcasters. Davis takes an informal, anecdotal approach to his material, retelling the city's history in a clear and entertaining style. His work is a fascinating account of the rich and colourful past of a unique coastal city, and a must-read for historians, visitors and locals alike.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harbour Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1550175335
• ISBN 13: 9781550175332
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 592