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The Vancouver Historical Society Teams with Harbour Publishing to Finish Chuck Davis's Last Book
Whether you remember him as "Mr. Vancouver,"; the city's "collective memory,"; a prolific author, broadcaster, quizmaster, fact-hoarder, Scrabble wizard, or just plain Chuck, it's clear from the dozens of articles lamenting Chuck Davis' recent death that he was, and will remain, a Vancouver icon.
Chuck is best known for his definitive guide to Vancouver, The Vancouver Book, and its follow up, The Greater Vancouver Book. And in the years leading up to his death, Chuck was working on his magnum opus, The History of Metropolitan Vancouver. The book represents the culmination of his life as a folk historian, someone who was obsessed and delighted by all things Vancouver, and of his immense contribution to our historical knowledge of the city of Vancouver. It was nearly, but not quite completed before his death this November.
Harbour Publishing worked with Chuck on The History of Metropolitan Vancouver for the past five years, and plans to see it finished and published in time for next year's 125th anniversary of the city, as was the author's plan. The independent publisher, based out of Madeira Park on the Sunshine Coast, is collaborating with the Vancouver Historical Society-a non-profit society established in 1936 that promotes public interest in Vancouver's history, historical research and publication, and the preservation of historic sites. Together, they have created the Chuck Davis Book Fund to raise the money necessary to reach this goal.
Earlier this year, Chuck Davis was honoured with the George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award for his literary contributions, and by the City of Vancouver, which named an official Chuck Davis Day.
Catch a glimpse of the information Chuck had compiled for The History of Metropolitan Vancouver on his website, www.vancouverhistory.ca. On this site, Chuck wrote about the book, "[It] will be BIG, detailed, solidly informative and very readable. It covers everything from Bowen Island east to Langley. To be published by Harbour Publishing, this book is the capstone of my writing career.";
To make a contribution to the Chuck Davis Book Fund please send your cheque, made out to the Vancouver Historical Society, to Harbour Publishing (PO Box 219, Madeira Park, BC, V0N 2H0). Donations over 100 dollars will receive a tax credit. For more information, call Harbour Publishing at 1-800-667-2988 or email info@harbourpublishing.com.
The Vancouver Historical Society Teams with Harbour Publishing to Finish Chuck Davis's Last Book
Whether you remember him as "Mr. Vancouver,"; the city's "collective memory,"; a prolific author, broadcaster, quizmaster, fact-hoarder, Scrabble wizard, or just plain Chuck, it's clear from the dozens of articles lamenting Chuck Davis' recent death that he was, and will remain, a Vancouver icon.
Chuck is best known for his definitive guide to Vancouver, The Vancouver Book, and its follow up, The Greater Vancouver Book. And in the years leading up to his death, Chuck was working on his magnum opus, The History of Metropolitan Vancouver. The book represents the culmination of his life as a folk historian, someone who was obsessed and delighted by all things Vancouver, and of his immense contribution to our historical knowledge of the city of Vancouver. It was nearly, but not quite completed before his death this November.
Harbour Publishing worked with Chuck on The History of Metropolitan Vancouver for the past five years, and plans to see it finished and published in time for next year's 125th anniversary of the city, as was the author's plan. The independent publisher, based out of Madeira Park on the Sunshine Coast, is collaborating with the Vancouver Historical Society-a non-profit society established in 1936 that promotes public interest in Vancouver's history, historical research and publication, and the preservation of historic sites. Together, they have created the Chuck Davis Book Fund to raise the money necessary to reach this goal.
Earlier this year, Chuck Davis was honoured with the George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award for his literary contributions, and by the City of Vancouver, which named an official Chuck Davis Day.
Catch a glimpse of the information Chuck had compiled for The History of Metropolitan Vancouver on his website, www.vancouverhistory.ca. On this site, Chuck wrote about the book, "[It] will be BIG, detailed, solidly informative and very readable. It covers everything from Bowen Island east to Langley. To be published by Harbour Publishing, this book is the capstone of my writing career.";
To make a contribution to the Chuck Davis Book Fund please send your cheque, made out to the Vancouver Historical Society, to Harbour Publishing (PO Box 219, Madeira Park, BC, V0N 2H0). Donations over 100 dollars will receive a tax credit. For more information, call Harbour Publishing at 1-800-667-2988 or email info@harbourpublishing.com.
Submitted on December 16, 2010 in By David.
