The art of writing & speaking the English language : dictionary of errors
A history and geography of British Columbia
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV004.91.3
- Call Number
- 971.1 LAW Copy 1
- Author
- Lawson, Maria, 1852-1945
- Young, Rosalind Watson, 1874-1962
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Publisher
- W. J. Gage & Company, Limited
- Publication Date
- 1906
- Series
- Gage's 20th century series
- Physical Description
- 148 p. : ill., maps ; 20 cm.
- Inscription
- "A.B. Peebles" [handwritten in pencil on front pastedown]
"B. Peebles
P.N.S. 1917" [handwritten in pencil on front endpaper]
"B. Peebles" [handwritten in black ink on front endpaper]
"Miss B. Peebles
New Westminster
B.C." [handwritten in black ink on front endpaper]
"Allen Peebles
Mary Peebles
Brownie Peebles" [handwritten in pencil on back endpaper]
"H. Morey & Co
Booksellers and Stationers
New Westminster B.C." [stamped in red ink on back endpaper]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- British Columbia--History
- British Columbia--Description and travel
- Notes
- "For use in public schools" --t.p.
- "History --by Maria Lawson" --t.p.
- "Geography --by Rosalind Watson Young" --t.p.
- Copy 1 of 3
- Alternate version version call no. 971.1 LAW 1914
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New Canadian readers : fourth reader
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV004.91.4
- Call Number
- 428.2 NEW
- Edition
- 20th Century ed.
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Publisher
- W. J. Gage & Company, Limited
- Publication Date
- 1900
- Series
- New Canadian readers
- Gage & Co's educational series
- Physical Description
- viii, 11-320 p. : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
- Inscription
- "Free Text-Book
The Property of" [printed label on front pastedown with the following filled in]
"Brownie Peebles" [handwritten in pencil]
"School Herbert Spencer" [name handwritten in black ink]
"Division 1" [number handwritten in black ink]
"Number of Book 12" [number handwritten in black ink]
"Date of issue to pupil
Day 29
Month 8
Year 1902" [numbers handwritten in black ink]
"Angusta Brownie Peebles
410 Third Street
New Westminster
B.C." [handwritten in pencil on front endpaper]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Readers (Elementary)
- Notes
- "Prescribed for use in the Schools of British Columbia" --t.p.
- "Prescribed for use in the Schools of New Brunswick" --t.p.
- "Authorized for use in the Schools of Quebec" --t.p.
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Lorna Doone: a romance of Exmoor
Plain tales from the hills
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV004.101.2
- Call Number
- 823.8 KIP
- Author
- Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- MacMillan and Co., Limited
- Publication Date
- 1907
- Printer
- R. & R. Clark, Limited
- Physical Description
- x, 336, [2] p.
- Inscription
- "JTx/ 1.50", in pencil on front endpaper
"WM. TYRRELL & CO. / TORONTO", stamped in black on front endpaper
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Fiction--19th century
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The life and work of Father Oberlin, of Alsace
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV005.42.7
- Call Number
- 923 OLI
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Author
- Oliphant, W. Elwin
- Contributor
- Booth, Bramwell, 1856-1929
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Publisher
- Salvation Army Book Department
- Publication Date
- 1904
- Series
- Warrior's Library, No. VIII.
- Printer
- Salvation Army Printing Works
- Physical Description
- vii, 136 p. : ill. ; 15 cm.
- Inscription
- "The Salvation Army / Elmwood Corps / Presented to Mabel White for good conduct.., 42 marks out of a possible 52, from G. James Capt. C.G., Mrs. Varty Y.P. Sergt.-Major, Feb.28 1927" -- stickerd and handwritten in ink on endpaper (front).
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Educators
- Notes
- Includes index.
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The mechanics' complete library of modern rules, facts, processes, etc.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV011.7.1
- Call Number
- 621.092 EDI
- Edition
- Rev. up-to-date ed.
- Author
- Edison, Thomas F.
- Westinghouse, Charles J.
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Publisher
- Laird & Lee
- Publication Date
- c1900
- Physical Description
- 588 p. : ill. ; 15 cm.
- Inscription
- "Henry Love", hand written on inside front cover
"H. MOREY & Co.
Booksellers & Stationers.
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.", printed on a green sticker inside the back cover
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Mechanical engineering
- Names
- Love, George Richard
- Exworthy, William Albert "Bert"
- Object History
- Book was the property of George Love and used by him
- Notes
- "Facts about electricity--How to make and run dynamos--All about batteries, telephones, electric railways and lighting--Engineering explained--Rules for the instruction of engineers, firemen, machinists mechanics, artisans and all craftsmen--Tables of alloy--Useful recipes--Information concerning glass, metal, wood working, leather, artificial ice-making, chemical experiments, glossary of technical terms, etc. etc." --T.p.
- "Compiled by Thomas F. Edison A.M., and Charles J. Westinghouse" --T.p.
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Ornamental turning : a work of practical instruction in the above art, volume 1
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV011.7.2
- Call Number
- 621.94 EVA
- Author
- Evans, J. H. 1843-1919
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Guilbert Pitman
- Publication Date
- 1903
- Printer
- William Clowes and Sons, Limited
- Physical Description
- xii, 165 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
- Inscription
- back endpaper is folded in top left corner
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Turning (Lathe work)
- Names
- Love, George Richard
- Exworthy, William Albert "Bert"
- Object History
- Book was the property of George Love and used by him
- Notes
- Author's given name and dates: Evans, J.H. (John Henry), 1843-1919
- "with numerous engravings and plates" --T.p.
- 7 pages of advertisements for other books published by Guilbert Pitman found after p.165
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The book of the goat : containing full particulars of the various breeds of goats and their profitable management
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV971.5.5
- Call Number
- 636.39 PEG
- Edition
- 4th ed. rev. and enl.
- Author
- Pegler, Henry Stephen Holmes, 1848-
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- L. Upcott Gill
- Publication Date
- 1909
- Printer
- L. Upcott Gill & Son, Ltd.
- Physical Description
- 336 p. : ill. : 20 cm.
- Inscription
- Inside cover has "W-26" writen on it.
"Geo Jeffery
Central Park" [Handwitten in pencil on pre-title page verso]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Goats
- Goats--Breeding
- Goats--Economic aspects
- Object History
- In in on inside of book "Geo Jeffery" "Central Park". George Jeffery served as a Constable on the Burnaby Police Force from 1912 - 1935. His patrolled the large Central Park District by foot, stretching from Boundary to Royal Oak and Marine Drive to Moscrop. Over the coarse of his duties, Constable Jeffery saw the need for recreational activities in the area. He founded the Burnaby Athletic Association which featured a competitive boxing ring and gym. In 1935, when the Burnaby Police became the British Columbia Provincial Police, rather than leave the community he chose to leave the force. George Jeffery then worked at the nearby Oakalla Prison Farm until retiring in 1945.
- Notes
- Author's full name and dates: Pegler, Henry Stephen Holmes, 1848-
- "With numerous illustrations" -- Title page
- Includes index
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Complete catalogue showing stock of general hardware etc. carried by McLennan, McFeely & Co. Ltd.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV989.6.1
- Call Number
- 683 HOL
- Contributor
- Holland, R. W.
- Place of Publication
- Vancouver
- Publisher
- McLennan, McFeely & Co. Ltd.
- Publication Date
- 1908
- Printer
- Thomson Stationery Co., Ltd.
- Physical Description
- 1648 p. : ill. : 32 cm.
- Inscription
- "CATALOG NO. 1497 DATE July 5th 1914
PRESENTED TO Shull Lumber + Shengle Co.
Boundary Road B. C.
Freight Rates in Cents per 100 lbs., From Vancouver To Your City.
Canadian Classification
Rate -
Class - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Yukon Territory
Classification
CLASS
A
B
C
Don't give this Catalog away -- we will refuse no proper request.
Should you at any time have no further use for this book please advise and we will arrange for its return.
For Freight Classification of all articles listed see special pages of Usefull Information.
With the best wishes of
MCLENNAN, MCFEELY & CO.,
LTD. LTY.
IN ORDERING USE OUR CATALOG NUMBERS" [Typed and taped to front endpaper]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Hardware
- Catalogs
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The book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the Church of England : together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches ; and the form and manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating of bishops, priests, and deacons
The "Albatross" hymn book : 278 of the latest new hymns and solos for mission choirs, solo singers, and the home
Elementary agriculture and nature study
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV973.134.2
- Call Number
- 372.357 BRI Copy 1
- Author
- Brittain, John, 1849-1913
- Place of Publication
- Toronto, Ont.
- Publisher
- The Educational Book Co., Limited
- Publication Date
- 1909
- Physical Description
- viii, 298 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
- Inscription
- "The property of the school district of Burnaby..." -- stickered on endpaper (front).
"Annie Slight Moodie / East Burnaby / Number of book 24 / 29 (day) 8 (month) 10 (year)" -- handwritten in pen on sticker.
"26" -- handwritten and crossed-out on sticker.
"Annie Slight Moodie 17 Avenue 2 street, East Burnaby B.C" -- handwritten in pencil, coloured pencil, and ink on flyleaf.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Nature study
- Agriculture
- Subjects
- Agriculture
- Notes
- "Prescribed for use in the Schools of British Columbia."
- "The Physics of some common tools." by Carleton J. Lynde.
- "Fruit Raising" by Martin Burrell.
- "Irrigation" by H. W. E. Canavan.
- Includes index.
- Copy 1 of 2.
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The letters of Queen Victoria : a selection from her majesty's correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861, vol. 1 - 1837-1843
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- HV972.136.1
- Call Number
- 941.08 VIC
- Author
- Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901
- Contributor
- Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925
- Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, Viscount, 1852-1930
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Publication Date
- 1908
- Physical Description
- xii, 512 p. ; 20 cm.
- Inscription
- "W37a" [written in blue ink on first page, crossed out]
"Mrs. J. A. Elliot" [written and underlined on first page]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Europe--Politics and government--1848-1871
- Great Britain--History--Victoria, 1837-1901
- Victoria, Queen of Great Britain,--1819-1901
- Great Britain--Politics and government--1837-1901
- Letters
- Subjects
- Persons - Royalty
- Souvenirs
- Souvenirs - Royalty
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Books
- Notes
- "Edited by Arthur Christopher Benson, M.A. and Viscount Esher, G.C.V.O., K.C.B."--title page
- "Published by the authority of His Majesty the King"--title page
- Contributor's full names and dates: Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, Viscount, 1852-1930
Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925
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The letters of Queen Victoria : a selection from her Makesty's correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861, published by the authority of His Majesty the King, vol. ii, 1844-1853
Queen Alexandra's Christmas gift book : photographs from my camera, to be sold for charity
The king of Sherwood : a comic operetta in two acts
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV997.34.3
- Call Number
- 782.7 EDM
- Edition
- Curwen ed.
- Author
- Edmonds, Fred
- Contributor
- Hewitt, Thomas J. (Thomas James), 1880-1948
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- J. Curwen & Son
- Publication Date
- c1906
- Physical Description
- 1 score (ix, 92 p.) : ill. ; 26 cm.
- Inscription
- Front endpaper:
"Pianist Edmonds
West Burnaby
Choral Societies" [written in pencil]
Throughout book:
Performance notes, written in pencil
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Musicals--Vocal scores with piano
- Subjects
- Music
- Names
- Wilson, Elsie
- Object History
- Elsie Wilson - The material in the donation is from her estate. Miss Wilson was a Burnaby resident and music teacher. The brass plaque was on her fathers home "Penrith Castle" on Blenheim St. in Burnaby
- Notes
- Musical score.
- Contains libretto
- "music by Thos. J. Hewitt".
- "written by Fred Edmonds".
- Contributor full name given as follows: Hewitt, Thomas J. (Thomas James), 1880-1948
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A country girl : a new and original musical play
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV997.34.9
- Call Number
- 789 TAN
- Edition
- New ed.
- Author
- Tanner, James T.
- Contributor
- Ross, Adrian, 1859-1933
- Monckton, Lionel, 1861-1924
- Rubens, Paul A. (Paul Alfred), 1875-1917
- Greenbank, Percy, 1878-1968
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Chappell & Co., Ltd.
- Publication Date
- c1904
- Printer
- Henderson and Spalding, Marylebone Press
- Physical Description
- 212 p. : 28 cm.
- Inscription
- "E. B. Wilson" [Handwritten twice in pencil on title page]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Musical revues, comedies, etc.
- Musical plays--Vocal scores
- Musical plays
- Music
- Subjects
- Music
- Names
- Wilson, Elsie
- Object History
- Elsie Wilson - The material in the donation is from her estate. Miss Wilson was a Burnaby resident and music teacher. The brass plaque was on her fathers home "Penrith Castle" on Blenheim St. in Burnaby
- Notes
- "By James T. Tanner. Lyrics by Adrian Ross. Music by Lionel Monckton. Additional lyrics and numbers by Paul A. Rubens. Additional lyrics by Percy Greenbank" -- Title page
- Contributor's full name and dates: Rubens, Paul A. (Paul Alfred), 1875-1917
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Ice-making machines : the theory of the action of the various forms of cold-producing or so-called ice machines
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV006.24.43
- Call Number
- 621.56 LED
- Edition
- 6th ed., rev.
- Author
- Ledoux, M.
- Contributor
- Denton, J. E.
- Jacobus, D. S.
- Riesenberger, A.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Publisher
- D. Van Nostrand Co.
- Publication Date
- 1906
- Series
- Van Nostrand's Science series, no. 46
- Physical Description
- lviii, 78 p. : ill. ; 16 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Refrigeration and refrigerating machinery
- Ice
- Notes
- "Translated from the French of M. Ledoux" -- Cover
- "Revised and transformed to English units by J. E. Denton, D. S. Jacobus and A. Riesenberger" -- Cover
- Author's full name and dates: Ledoux, Charles Ernest, 1837-1927
- Contributors' full names:
Riesenberger, Adam, 1857-
Denton, James Edgar, 1885-
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20th century machine shop practice : arithmetic, practical geometry, mensuration, applied mechanics, properties of steam, the indicator ...