Author: Clive Phillipps-Wolley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure and adventurers
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The Trottings of a Tenderfoot; Or, A Visit to the Columbian Fiords
Author: Clive Phillipps-Wolley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure and adventurers
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure and adventurers
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Imperial Vancouver Island
Author: J. F. Bosher
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450059627
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 839
Book Description
"During the century 1850-1950 Vancouver Island attracted Imperial officers and other Imperials from India, the British Isles, and elsewhere in the Empire. Victoria was the main British port on the north-west Pacific Coast for forty years before the city of Vancouver was founded in 1886 to be the coastal terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway. These two coastal cities were historically and geographically different. The Island joined Canada in 1871 and thirty-five years later the Royal Navy withdrew from Esquimalt, but Island communities did not lose their Imperial character until the 1950s."--P. [4] of cover.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450059627
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 839
Book Description
"During the century 1850-1950 Vancouver Island attracted Imperial officers and other Imperials from India, the British Isles, and elsewhere in the Empire. Victoria was the main British port on the north-west Pacific Coast for forty years before the city of Vancouver was founded in 1886 to be the coastal terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway. These two coastal cities were historically and geographically different. The Island joined Canada in 1871 and thirty-five years later the Royal Navy withdrew from Esquimalt, but Island communities did not lose their Imperial character until the 1950s."--P. [4] of cover.
Annual Report of the Trustees of the State Library
Author: New York State Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 810
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 810
Book Description
A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon & Cant
Author: Albert Barrère
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cant
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cant
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
How to Prepare for Europe
Author: Hélène Adeline Guerber
Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
Slang and Its Analogues Past and Present
Author: John Stephen Farmer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Slang and Its Analogues Past and Present: A Dictionary Historical and Comparative of the Heterodox Speech of all Classes of Society for More than Three Hundred Years with Synonyms in English, French, German, Italian, etc.
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 146553332X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6975
Book Description
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 146553332X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6975
Book Description
Home from the Hill
Author: Peter Murray
Publisher: TouchWood Editions
ISBN: 9780920663301
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Home from the Hill is an entertaining portrayal of three remarkable men.
Publisher: TouchWood Editions
ISBN: 9780920663301
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Home from the Hill is an entertaining portrayal of three remarkable men.
Scoundrels, Dreamers & Second Sons
Author: Mark Zuehlke
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
ISBN: 155017746X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
“‘Remittance man’ was meant to be a disparaging term. It reflected the fact that these young men had been sent to the colonies to spare their families continuing embarrassment or shame. At home they had been scoundrels, dreamers, and second sons without future prospects. Perhaps in…the Canadian West they would make something of themselves. If they didn't, at least they would be far enough away that little disgrace would fall upon their families.” —Mark Zuehlke Beginning in 1880, thousands of young, upper-class British men with few prospects were sent to the Canadian West to distance them from British society. Still supported by their families, thus earning them the title “remittance men,” these men set out to continue their lives of leisure in this new land. With education, respectable breeding and the belief “from birth that they were superior beings,” the remittance men descended upon Western Canada with expectations of accomplishing something great and increasing their wealth. In reality, they hunted, played games, courted women, and enjoyed distinguished pursuits that squandered their parents' money and made hard-working Canadians raise their eyebrows. Though their era in Western Canada was short, 1880–1914, “they left an indelible mark perpetuated by the stories and legends that sprung up around them.” In Scoundrels, Dreamers & Second Sons, first published fifteen years ago, Mark Zuehlke traces the path of the remittance men through Western Canada, highlighting their adventures, limited successes and glorious failures.
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
ISBN: 155017746X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
“‘Remittance man’ was meant to be a disparaging term. It reflected the fact that these young men had been sent to the colonies to spare their families continuing embarrassment or shame. At home they had been scoundrels, dreamers, and second sons without future prospects. Perhaps in…the Canadian West they would make something of themselves. If they didn't, at least they would be far enough away that little disgrace would fall upon their families.” —Mark Zuehlke Beginning in 1880, thousands of young, upper-class British men with few prospects were sent to the Canadian West to distance them from British society. Still supported by their families, thus earning them the title “remittance men,” these men set out to continue their lives of leisure in this new land. With education, respectable breeding and the belief “from birth that they were superior beings,” the remittance men descended upon Western Canada with expectations of accomplishing something great and increasing their wealth. In reality, they hunted, played games, courted women, and enjoyed distinguished pursuits that squandered their parents' money and made hard-working Canadians raise their eyebrows. Though their era in Western Canada was short, 1880–1914, “they left an indelible mark perpetuated by the stories and legends that sprung up around them.” In Scoundrels, Dreamers & Second Sons, first published fifteen years ago, Mark Zuehlke traces the path of the remittance men through Western Canada, highlighting their adventures, limited successes and glorious failures.
A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon & Cant - Embracing English, American, and Anglo-Indian Slang, Pidgin English, Gypsies' Jargon and Other Irregular Phraseology - Volume II - L to Z
Author: Albert Barrere
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 152878362X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
First published in 1897, “A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon and Cant” includes definitions for a wide range of contemporary slang-English words, as well as those relating to American, Anglo-Indian slang, pidgin English, “gypsies' jargon”, and other interesting contemporary phraseology. English is a language that has been forever changing, gaining vibrancy and colour from many other languages, countries, cultures and communities. This volume explores some of the influences, providing definitions, examples, etymological information, and more. Highly recommended for all lovers of the English Language. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 152878362X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
First published in 1897, “A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon and Cant” includes definitions for a wide range of contemporary slang-English words, as well as those relating to American, Anglo-Indian slang, pidgin English, “gypsies' jargon”, and other interesting contemporary phraseology. English is a language that has been forever changing, gaining vibrancy and colour from many other languages, countries, cultures and communities. This volume explores some of the influences, providing definitions, examples, etymological information, and more. Highly recommended for all lovers of the English Language. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.