Harbour Burning: A Century of Vancouver's Maritime Fires

by William A. Hagelund

The history surrounding the growth of Vancouver from a wilderness lumber port into one of the largest, most successful international shipping centers in the world is a varied and exciting one. But often overlooked in these stories is the role that the Vancouver Fire Department played.

Following the great fire of 1886 that destroyed much of this emerging city, Captain John Carlisle set standards of physical fitness, conduct, and proficiency...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0888394888
• ISBN13: 9780888394880
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Hancock House
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"