West Vancouver Historical Society ... preserving and. promoting the history of W^est Vancouver ______680 - 17th Street, West Vancouver, B. C. V7V 3T2 Telephone: 778-279-2235 Volume 25 " November 2008 ^ Number 4 PUBLIC MEETING - November 26**', 2008 WEST VANCOUVER SENIORS' CENTRE - 7:00 P.M. Wts i VANCOUVER MEMOPIA; cow .pv *07 TO OF 1,; ? Guest speaker: Author Francis Mansbridge Topic for this evening is his book: HQLLYBURN This IS the first book to be published on the rich and diverse history of Hollyburn, the forested, mountainous area above West Vancouver. Numerous photographs, most of which are published here for the first time, provide a visual appeal which evokes the spirit of earlier times. ^ The resurgence of interest in cross-country skiing and snowshoeing has made the original Hollyburn area one of the most popular locales for these activities in North America. Francis Mansbridge s interest in the history of the North Shore was stimulated by his dozen years as an archivist in North Vancouver. A love of outdoor recreation has led him to spend extensive time exploring the Hollyburn area. Page 1