John Muir
Daryl Ashby
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John Muir
by Daryl Ashby
Published
2005
Publisher
Ronsdale Press
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9781553800903
Description
"This illuminating biography - based on the little-known life of British Columbia pioneer John Muir - tells the amazing story of a family from Scotland who came out to Vancouver Island in the late 1840s to work as "consignee" labourers for the Hudson's Bay Company. Ashby recreates the story of the Muirs' struggle to develop a country based on democratic principles - in opposition to the hierarchic edicts of Governor James Douglas. Drawing on the Muir family diaries, Ashby recounts the family's voyage from Scotland, their search for coal at Fort Rupert and Nanaimo, and their challenge to the Hudson's Bay Company when they initiated what may have been the first labour strike in Canada. Muir proceeded to acquire property in Sooke, building the first successful steam-operated sawmill in B.C. and developing the largest privately owned fleet of ships in the Northwest. He became a magistrate, with a sense of justice for the working man, and then a member of the first Legislative Assembly. Ashby is to be commended for vividly bringing back to life this vibrant figure, a man who deserves to be better known in his own right and for his contribution to the development of the West. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in John Muir?
This edition of John Muir has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read John Muir?
For most readers, John Muir typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 60,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of John Muir?
The estimated word count for John Muir is approximately 60,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of John Muir?
John Muir was written by Daryl Ashby.
When was John Muir published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.