By Snowshoe, Buckboard and Steamer: Women of the British Columbia Frontier

Discover the untold stories of women who shaped the British Columbia frontier in the 19th century.By Snowshoe, Buckboard and Steamer unveils the vivid, personal accounts of four women who left their settled lives behind to forge new paths in the far West. Leaving the drawing rooms of England and eastern Canada, they encountered risks, opportunities, and freedoms beyond their contemporaries' wildest dreams. From wagon roads to river boats, these trailblazers disrupted social patterns and redefined the status quo.Experience life on the unruly edge of empire through their eyes, as they navigated: Challenges of travel and isolation Interactions with Indigenous populations The raw realities of colonial living Winner of the 1998 BC Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing, this is a captivating journey into the heart of British Columbia's past, perfect for readers interested in Canadian history, women's studies, and pioneer narratives.