One too many: imbibing and resistance in the Cowichan Indian Agency, 1888-1899

In 1864 William Henry Lomas preempted land in British Columbia's Cowichan Valley and began a complex relationship with the local Aboriginal people. As missionary, teacher, advocate and, from 1881-1899, Indian Agent, Lomas had allies and enemies among the Hul 'qumi 'num and Snuneymuxw....

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Main Author: Wilke, Heather Lee
Other Authors: Lutz, John S.
Language:English
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Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1828/2184