The Terror of the Coast: Land Alienation and Colonial War on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, 1849–1863

Type

Book

Authors

Arnett ( Chris )

Tags

First Nations, Pre-Confederation, Native American, Historical Study & Educational Resources, Canada, Native American Studies, Cultural, Specialty Boutique, Other, Anthropology, Race & Ethnicity, GMC

Description

Previously ignored or misunderstood by historians, the war between the Hwulmuhw or People of the Land” and the colonial government of British Columbia remains of utmost significance in today’s world of unsettled First Nations land claims. Chris Arnett reconstructs the fascinating account of the events of 1863 using newspaper editorials, letters, and articles; government and police correspondence; and navy logs. - from Amzon

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