Stanton Atkins & Dosil Publishers
In Praise of Waterfront
Winner of the 2006 BC Book Prizes Booksellers'
Choice Award in honour of Bill Duthie
Co-Winner of the 2006 City of Vancouver Book Award
“James P. Delgado, master and commander of maritime history, tells a robust tale of Vancouver's waterfront from the period when prehistoric mariners landed their skin boats on the timbered shores of Burrard Inlet to its present role as a vibrant, booming Pacific port and key player in the 21st century's global trade. Beautifully illustrated, meticulously researched, the pages recreate images of the period . . . A must read for maritime history buffs.”
The Honourable Pat Carney
“A well-written and fascinating account of the historical importance of our west coast Pacific Water Ways.”
Philip Owen
“James is smitten with the way we interact with water and land and it shows. Delgado is my favourite transplanted American underwater archeologist . . . the fact that he is the only one I know, adds to his mistique. This book has awakened my intrigue with the harbour at Vancouver and the coastal waterways too.”
Vicki Gabereau
“James Delgado's consummate sense of history lends a unique, compelling dimension . . . This is a book for every British Columbian, indeed every Canadian, every newcomer and visitor. Of its genre, it is a masterpiece.”
Patrick Reid
“I enjoyed this book a lot. It brings us to the present day, with an excellent account of the growth of the containerization trade, on the extension of the Port’s authority south of the 49th parallel, on the Alaskan cruise business and on the recent introduction of alarmingly large vessels capable of bringing 6,000 automobiles into the port on one ship.”
Chuck Davis
“James Delgado authoritatively unfurls the history of the city’s waterfront in words and pictures.”
The Vancouver Sun
“Waterfront does what is intended to do: stimulate interest in Vancouver’s maritime heritage.”
Georgia Straight
“Profusely illustrated with original prints, photos and archival images – a first rate production.”
Western Mariner
“Delgado tells it with an eye for interesting details and the fascinating characters that made it all happen. His ability to weave recorded facts with historical accounts makes this an entertaining and educational book that will please anyone with an interest in this city’s past.”
North Shore News