If you are researching ancestors in British Columbia or just have an interest in British Columbia history, the BC Historical Books collection combines the traditional tools of bibliography with the new tools of the digital world to transform our understanding of, and insight into, the history and life of British Columbia. The collection includes more than 1,300 items in BC Historical Books that showcases the history of the province from 1783 to 1952. Early works in the collection include travelogues that tell tales of grand landscapes, meeting strangers, and surviving in the wilderness. A quick search of family surnames and locations uncovered city directories, board of trade reports, histories, fraternal organization reports, and books.
The UBC Library feature, A Ramble in British Columbia, provides information about the collection.