Publications

The following books are among the most popular publications we sell:

Time Travel in North Vancouver. A Peek into the Past
by Sharon J. Proctor, 2010, Hancock House Publishers
A fascinating pictorial history of North Vancouver covering over 90 locations scattered throughout the community. $19.95

North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Neighbourhood
Shervin Shahriari, 2009, Arcadia Publishing
Through rare historic photographs illustrating how people lived, played and worked in years past, this book explores intriguing aspects of local history. $24.95

The Ambitious City. A History of the City of North Vancouver
Warren Sommer, 2007, Harbour Publishing
A dynamic popular history that includes first-person accounts of the community’s fascinating history together with a host of archival photographs and illustrations. $44.95

Tragedy at Second Narrows. The Story of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge
Eric Jamieson, 2008, Harbour Publishing
A detailed reconstruction of the worst industrial accident in Vancouver history, the 1958 collapse of a bridge spanning the Second Narrows, in which 18 workers were killed. $32.95

Launching History. The Saga of the Burrard Dry Dock
Francis Mansbridge, 2002, Harbour Publishing
A maritime story of imagination and success, detailing the fascinating history of one of the westcoast’s major shipbuilders. Includes over 150 photos. $39.95

Early Days in Lynn Valley
Walter MacKay Draycott
$25.00 (no discounts can be offered on this publication)

Buying Books
In person: Visit Presentation House or Community History Centre. Payment by cash or cheque only please. We are unable to process purchases using credit or debit cards.

By Mail: Contact Administrative Services Manager by email or phone (604-990-3700, ext. 8002). (Mail orders are subject to shipping and handling charges. Members of the Friends of the North Vancouver Museum & Archives Society receive a 10% discount on book prices.)