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South Africa and the Boer-British War : comprising a history of South Africa and its people, including the War of 1899 and 1900

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV986.53.15
Call Number
968.2 CAS
Author
Hopkins, J. Castell (John Castell), 1864-1923
Halstead, Murat, 1829-1908
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
John C. Winston
Publication Date
c1900
Physical Description
xii, 25-448 p. [64] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
South African War, 1899-1902
South Africa--History
Notes
"in two volumes"--T.p.
Author's given name: Hopkins, J. Castell (John Castell), 1864-1923
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Thrilling stories of the Russian-Japanese war : a vivid panorama of land and naval battles : a realistic description of twentieth century warfare ; the awful struggle for Japanese freedom, the peace and safety of the orient, and the protection of helpless China from the greed of foreign foes. Also a complete history of Japan, Russia, China, Korea and Manchuria, including progress, national traits and customs, religion, philosophy, personal adventure, etc.

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Miller, J. Martin (James Martin), 1859-1939
Publication Date
c1904
Call Number
952.031 MIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV986.53.19
Call Number
952.031 MIL
Author
Miller, J. Martin (James Martin), 1859-1939
Contributor
Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925
Takahira, Kogoro, Baron, 1854-1926
Place of Publication
[S.l]
Publisher
[s.n.]
Publication Date
c1904
Physical Description
463 p., [50] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 25 cm.
Inscription
"Presented to Violet Winters From Percy E. Haseltine" [handwritten in black ink on front endpaper]
Library Subject (LOC)
Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905
Russia--History--1904-1917
Japan--History--20th century
Notes
"with an introduction by General Nelson A. Miles"--T.p.
"The Japanese Point of View by Kogoro Takahira"--p.7
"Graphically illustrated with nearly 100 superb engravings ; consisting of land and naval battles, views of war ships, portraits of Russian and Japanese commanders, pictures of famous cities, forts, temples and snap-shots of every-day life"--T.p.
Author's given name and dates: Miller, J. Martin (James Martin), 1859-1939
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Caesar's Helvetian war : adapted for the use of beginners

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Welch, W. (William)
Duffield, C. G. (Charles George)
Edition
New ed.
Publication Date
1908
Call Number
878 WEL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV018.11.15
Call Number
878 WEL
Edition
New ed.
Author
Welch, W. (William)
Duffield, C. G. (Charles George)
Contributor
Ashmore, Sidney G. (Sidney Gillespie), 1852-1911
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Macmillan
Publication Date
1908
Series
Elementary Classics
Physical Description
xiv, 112 p. : ill. ; 16 cm.
Inscription
"Annie Graham Hill High School, Vanc. Jan 10th /10" [handwritten in black ink on front endpapers] various notations written throughout book handwritten notes and envelope tucked into back of book (enclosures removed and stored in ephemera by accession number)
Library Subject (LOC)
Gaul--History--58 B.C.-511 A.D.
Europe--History
Object History
Annie Hill was the daughter of A.E. (Arthur Edmond) Hill (BV985.6129.1). Other family members include Charles W. Hill, Frederic T. Hill (her brother), and M.R. Hill. BVM also has papers belonging to her uncle, Albert James Hill (HV977.93.*). Arthur and Albert were both surveyors.
Notes
Authors' given names: Welch, W. (William) Duffield, C. G. (Charles George)
Contributor's given name and dates: Ashmore, Sidney Gillespie, 1852-1911.
"With notes, exercises, and vocabularies." -- title page.
"Rev. and enl., for use in American schools, by Sidney G. Ashmore." -- title page.
Text in Latin, preface and notes in English.
Includes index.
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In the Irish brigade : a tale of war in Flanders and Spain

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
Publication Date
1901
Call Number
823.8 HEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV001.1.33
Call Number
823.8 HEN
Author
Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Blackie and Son
Publication Date
1901
Series
Popular Edition
Printer
Blackie & Son
Physical Description
vi, 384, 32 p., [12] leaves of plates : ill.
Inscription
"To Eric / From Minnie & George / Xmas 1925", [Handwritten in blue and black ink on front endpaper, centre.]
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--20th century
Juvenile fiction
Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746
Notes
Author's given name and dates: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902.
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The story of the Dominion : four hundred years in the annals of half a continent : a history of Canada from its early discovery and settlement to the present time : embrasing its growth, progress, and achievements in the pursuits of peace and war

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hopkins, J. Castell (John Castell), 1864-1923
Publication Date
1901
Call Number
971 HOP
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.148.6
Call Number
971 HOP
Author
Hopkins, J. Castell (John Castell), 1864-1923
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
John C. Winston
Publication Date
1901
Physical Description
xv, 17-644 p. : ill., ports ; 25 cm.
Inscription
"San Jose" "pronounced" "San __[ha] _ei [Zei]" [handwritten in pencil on 5th page from front end paper] [h is crossed out in pencil]
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada--History
Notes
"Embellished with 64 full-page half-tone engravings, and portraits of more than 100 eminent men--the makers of Canada" -T.p.
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