| The following books by Murphy Shewchuk may still be available from their respective publishers or distributors. |
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FUR, GOLD AND OPALS 1975 ($3.95) ISBN 0-919654-36-3
This 128-page guide to B.C.'s Thompson region includes maps, photographs and information on backroads, history, white-water rafting and rockhounding.
Published by Hancock House Publishers Ltd.
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THE CRAIGMONT STORY 1983 ($6.95) ISBN 0-88839-980-4
This 112-page book describes the life of a mid-twentieth century copper mine, noteworthy because it was a major factor in introducing modern techniques to mining in western Canada. Hancock House Publishers Ltd. |
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BACKROADS EXPLORER Vol. 1 Thompson-Cariboo 1985 ($9.95) ISBN 0-88896-151-0 (v. 1)
This 176-page illustrated book provides a km-by-km guide to a variety of highways, secondary roads and backroads in the B.C. Interior region from Lytton to Barkerville, and from the North Thompson River to the Fraser River. Includes maps, photos and index. Originally published by BC Outdoors magazine. Distributed by Heritage House Publishing Co. Ltd. |
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BACKROADS EXPLORER Vol. 2 Similkameen & South Okanagan 1988 ($9.95) ISBN 0-88839-205-2
The second in a series, this 160-page softcover provides a detailed guide to highways, secondary roads and backroads from Manning Park to Rock Creek and from Oroville to Kelowna. Includes maps, photos and index. Hancock House Publishers Ltd. |
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COQUIHALLA COUNTRY: A Guide to BC's North Cascade Mountains and Nicola Valley 1990-98 ($18.95) ISBN 0-929069-10-2
This 224 page soft-cover guidebook is an essential companion for anyone interested in outdoor recreation in southwestern B.C.
Coquihalla Country includes 37 maps, 51 photographs & a wealth of detailed information on hiking, backpacking, X-C skiing, fishing, hunting and photography as well as the history, geology & geography of the area from Hope to Kamloops and the Thompson River to the Okanagan Valley. Sonotek® Publishing Ltd. |
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OKANAGAN COUNTRY: An Outdoor Recreation Guide 1992 ($14.95) ISBN 0-929069-04-8
This 176 page soft-cover guidebook complements Coquihalla Country. It includes 20 maps, 40 color photographs and detailed information on the hiking, backpacking, X-C skiing, fishing, hunting and photography opportunities as well as the history, geology & geography of the Okanagan Valley area from Osoyoos to the Shuswap and the Rock Creek area. Sonotek® Publishing Ltd. |
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OKANAGAN TRIPS & TRAILS: A Guide to Backroads and Hiking Trails in BC's Okangan-Similkameen Region -- by Judie Steeves and Murphy Shewchuk 1999 ($18.95) ISBN 0-929069-12-9
This 224 page soft-cover guidebook replaces Okanagan Country. It includes 36 maps, 55 black and white photographs, and index and a bibliography. It contains detailed information on more than 50 back country trips and recreational trails in the Okanagan-Similkameen Region. Among the areas highlighted are the Centennial Trail through the Pasayten Wilderness and the Trans Canada Trail from Princeton to Rock Creek. |