Canada
2000
First Published
4.25
Average Rating
250
Number of Pages
A spectacular exploration of familiar places and seldom-seen treasures. This lush book captures Canada from its southern border to the shores of the Pacific, Arctic, and Atlantic oceans, sweeping readers on a tour of the diverse landscapes in between, in 200 full-color photographs by the country's best photographers. Each page holds a new the jagged peaks, delicate alpine flowers, and stunning glaciers of the Rockies; the rugged Canadian Shield and sprawling boreal forest much as they were centuries ago; the ancient First Nations totems of British Columbia's Queen Charlotte Islands. For those who've visited these places, this book is a breathtaking album of memories. For those who've yet to explore the country, A Visual Journey is the sightseeing tour of a lifetime. Darwin Wiggett, Thomas Kitchin, Victoria Hurst, Mike Grandmaison, Wayne Lynch, Richard Hartmier, and Alan Sirulnikoff are included in the photo credits of A Visual Journey which presents a who's who of Canadian landscape and wildlife photography. Wander with them into the incomparable places the nation has to offer.
Avg Rating
4.25
Number of Ratings
12
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Author
Tanya Lloyd Kyi
Author · 32 books
Tanya writes both fiction and non-fiction, often choosing topics related to science, pop culture, or social history—or a combination of the three. She enjoys combining factual research with intriguing narratives, or the life stories of interesting folks. In her spare time, Tanya likes to run, bake, and read. Her favourite meal is breakfast, her favourite color is blue, and her favourite children’s book is A Wrinkle in Time. Tanya grew up in Creston, B.C., and now lives in Vancouver with her husband, who claims to be the world's only Burmese occupational therapist. She balances writing time with parenthood, caring for her daughter Julia and her son Matthew.
