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The Kelowna Story: An Okanagan History,Used
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The Kelowna Story is a comprehensive fulllength history of the largest metropolitan centre outside BC's Lower Mainland, a labour of love by a leading local historian whose family roots have been entwined with Kelowna's for five generations. It embraces the full sweep of central Okanagan history, starting with the days of the SOokanhkchinx, who enjoyed a largely peaceful existence along the shores of the lakes and rivers before the earliest explorers came to trade, followed by Father Pandosy and his Okanagan Mission in 1859. It was the mission that attracted Kelowna's first homesteaders, soon followed by cattle ranchers and orchardists, and much later by the empirebuilders like the Bennett family who paved the way for today's budding metropolis.Author Sharron J. Simpson believes 'history is best told through the stories of ordinary people,' while allowing today's readers may not think it 'ordinary' to walk over mountain ranges to collect mail, or consider it 'ordinary' to climb into a narrow irrigation pipe to scrape the rust off the inside as it runs up and down the hillsides, or to row freight from one end of Okanagan Lake to the other. 'In their time,' she writes, 'those who did extraordinary things were simply doing what needed to be done to get ahead. Their stories are fascinating and tell of the remarkable investment early settlers made in this community.'Simpson tells the story of her hometown with an attention to detail and a passion for narrative that bespeaks her own considerable talent and deep commitment. This excellent history has been a long time coming but, all will agree, well worth waiting for.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Kelowna Story: An Okanagan History'? A: The book provides a comprehensive history of Kelowna, focusing on the lives and stories of ordinary people who shaped the community over generations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Sharron J. Simpson, a local historian with deep family roots in Kelowna.
- Q: What significant events does the book cover in Kelowna's history? A: The book covers key events from the peaceful existence of the S-Ookanhkchinx to the establishment of the Okanagan Mission in 1859 and the arrival of homesteaders, ranchers, and orchardists.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Kelowna Story' published? A: The book was published on October 24, 2011.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Kelowna Story: An Okanagan History'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The themes include community resilience, the impact of early settlers, and the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people in shaping Kelowna's history.
- Q: Is there a focus on specific individuals in the book? A: Yes, the book highlights various individuals and families, including the Bennett family, who contributed significantly to Kelowna's development.