Hub City: Nanaimo: 1886-1920

Focusing on Nanaimo's evolution from 1886 to the end of World War I, this volume explores the impact of the E&N Railway and significant events like the 1887 mining disaster and the Big Strike of 1912-1914. It delves into the emergence of the labor movement and the influence of coal baron James Dunsmuir, highlighting the community's resilience amid challenges such as the Spanish influenza epidemic. This narrative captures the essence of Nanaimo's rich history as a crucial transportation and coal-mining hub on Vancouver Island.