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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Oct 8, 2006 19:28:40 GMT -8
I just finished reading Gerald Rushton's book, "Whistle up the Inlet". It may have taken a while to read, but it was definately worth it. I highly recommend this book. While reading this book, I started to have an obsession with all of U.S.S.C's Ladies! (I know, this may sound ridiculous!) I especially began to take a real interest in the Lady Evelyn, and the Lady Cynthia. I was wondering though, why Union S.S would retire the Lady Evelyn after 13 years service, and the Lady Cynthia after about 50? Oh ya, and why was Lady Cecilia retired earlier than her sister, Cynthia? And one last question, what kind of name is Lady Pam? Does that sound very elegant to you guys?!
Sean
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Post by Retrovision on Oct 26, 2006 14:30:42 GMT -8
U.S.S.C? Please expain further... Where can I purchase this book?   |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 26, 2006 17:03:56 GMT -8
U.S.S.C? Please expain further... Where can I purchase this book? Graham, are you being sarcastic? If yes, then about what? USSC: Union Steam Ship Company......aka "The Good Company". |
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Post by Retrovision on Oct 26, 2006 19:49:39 GMT -8
U.S.S.C? Please expain further... Where can I purchase this book? Graham, are you being sarcastic? If yes, then about what? USSC: Union Steam Ship Company......aka "The Good Company". >laugh< Actually no, I'm not being insincere, I am honestly wondering, as I recently obtained a tattered copy of (Volume VI, No.2 ) copy of NAVIGATING THE COAST A HISTORY OF THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY for three dollars at a small used-book store, with the intention of filling in the blanks that books about the BCCSS that I've read have missed. PS - Further details: Published quarterly by AURAL HISTORY Provincial Archives of British Columbia W.J. Langlois, Editor Janet Cauthers, Assistant Editor Derek Reimer, Assistant Editor Victoria, British Columbia 1977 |
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Post by Shane on Oct 28, 2006 6:25:20 GMT -8
Navigating The Coast, A History Of The Union Steamship Company?
Don't think I've heard of that book...
Tell me more about it...
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Post by BrianWilliams on Nov 10, 2006 21:50:09 GMT -8
For out-of-print or obscure books, one good source is the Antiquarian Book Exchange www.abebooks.com See the result for the United Steamships history: Navigating the Coast: A History of the Union Steamship Co.
Chapman (editor) www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?sts=t&y=10&tn=navigating+the+coast&x=46ABE began in Victoria, but it's grown to be a worldwide book source, a listing of books available from independent stores, not an "auction". I highly recommend ABE. I searched for years to find a novel written by my 1st Grade teacher nearly 50 years ago. Libraries were no help in tracking down Margaret Hutchison's very good "Tamarac" published in 1957 by Macmillan in Canada and St Martin's in the USA. This summer, I tried ABE. Bingo! Six copies available in varying conditions and prices, from UK to Australia. The best was at Russell Books in Victoria. New condition, $16, and delivered in 3 days. Happy, happy me. Another very good source is Powell's in Portland OR www.powells.com but I'll always try ABE first. |
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Post by BrianWilliams on Nov 10, 2006 22:01:46 GMT -8
Re: ABE - scrub that long link above - it didn't copy properly. Enter Navigating the Coast in ABE's search at www.abebooks.com and you'll get several hits. This is a marvellous resource. PS: Union Steamship fans - when you visit Bowen Island, wander over to the cottages above Snug Cove's beach. A few of the cabins are still there, some spiffy, some dilapidated. There is a nice GVRD signboard with Union SS memories. Ask at the library (ex-USS store) for directions. |
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