Surveying Central British Columbia: A Photojournal of Frank Swannell, 1920-1928

Frank Swannell contributed greatly to the shape of British Columbia by surveying and mapping large portions of the province over three decades. He also took thousands of photographs and kept detailed journals of his travels. In his second book on Swannell's adventures, Jay Sherwood presents central BC through the eyes and words of one of BC's most famous surveyors.

Swannell photographed First Peoples, settlers, various methods of transportation and the daily life of a surveying crew. O…