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Published by Caitlin Press, Prince George, BC, 1997
ISBN 10: 0920576699ISBN 13: 9780920576694
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Front flap of DJ creased, minor edge creasing. Gift notation on front free end paper. ; DJ in mylar, unclipped. A bright solid book. ; B&W Photographs; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 318 pages; A biography of Ray Willliston, one of British Columbia's most influential Cabinet Ministers from the W. A. C. Bennett era. "As education minister, Ray Williston introduced the idea of university education for teachers, among other then-radical innovations. As minister of lands and forests, he had his greatest impact. From the mega-power projects to improved forestry practices, all major industrial developments in interior and northern BC during the 1950s and 1960s had Williston's stamp on them.He oversaw the building of the Bennett Dam on the Peace River and subsequent flooding of the valley behind it -now called Williston Lake - and the flooding of the Arrow Lake and displacement of many people in the Kootenays, but he was a man of his times and was determined to pull rural British Columbia into the modern era.".
Published by Caitlin Press, Madeira Park, British Columbia, Canada, 1998
ISBN 10: 0920576699ISBN 13: 9780920576694
Seller: Antiquarius Booksellers, Falkland, BC, Canada
Book First Edition
Cloth. Condition: Almost 'As New'. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. Life and caree of British Columbia politician and Cabinet Minister of the W. A. C. Bennett era, Ray Williston [in office 1952-1972]. 318pp, photo illustrated. Bright, fresh copy in a similar, unclipped dustjacket. Presentation inscription to the ffep othherwise the book appears about 'as new'. Unpacked weight, 641g. We ship Worldwide, at cost, using both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges without overcharging. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance; Rates to the USA calculated by weight alone as per the USPS. World rates based on specific destination and weight. Online estimates by the Listing Site may not be correct and either additional, or reduced postage may be required, particularly for Canadian and Overseas shipments, but not usually to the USA. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
Published by Caitlin Press, Prince George, 1997
ISBN 10: 0920576680ISBN 13: 9780920576687
Seller: Alhambra Books, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Book
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 318 pp including index, plates. Wraps have edgewear, creased corners - back corner bumped. Previous owner's pastedown to half-title page [blank] - interior is o/w unmarked, spine uncreased.
Published by Caitlin Press, Incorporated, Prince George, BC, Canada, 1997
ISBN 10: 0920576699ISBN 13: 9780920576694
Book First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 318 pages including index plus black and white plates. Inequalities in the BC education system sparked Ray Williston to jump into politics in 1953: the education system and the forest industry have never been the same since. Williston was one of W.A.C Bennett's foremost cabinet ministers. Above-average wear.
Published by Caitlin Press, 1997
ISBN 10: 0920576680ISBN 13: 9780920576687
Seller: arbour books, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. In excellent condition. Signed RAY WILLISTON 1997.