Victoria

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Victoria is written by Peter Grant and published by Altitude Publishing (Canada). It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1551536110 (ISBN 10) and 9781551536118 (ISBN 13).

James Douglas described Victoria as a perfect Eden when the Hudson's Bay Company first set up its trade depot in what was then Fort Victoria. A few years later thousands of miners arrived hoping for a gold strike and setting the stage for Victoria's future growth from settlement to city. Over 140 archival photos, accompanied by informative, easy-to-read text, make this book a compelling keepsake for visitors and residents alike.