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Murphy Shewchuk is a freelance writer/photographer with more than a dozen books to his credit. He has also been a newspaper columnist and a regular contributor to BC Outdoors magazine sine 1974.

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Backlist of books by Murphy Shewchuk.

Some of the following books may still be available from their respective publishers.

[FUR, GOLD and OPALS cover.]

FUR, GOLD and OPALS

This 128-page guide to B.C.'s Thompson region includes maps, photographs and information on backroads, history, white-water rafting and rockhounding.
Published by Hancock House Publishers Ltd. (1975) ISBN 0-919654-36-3
Limited quantities are available. E-mail me before placing an order.

[THE CRAIGMONT STORY cover.]

THE CRAIGMONT STORY

This 112-page book describes the life of a mid-twentieth century copper mine, noteworthy because it was a major factor in introducing modern techniques to mining in western Canada. Hancock House Publishers Ltd. (1983) ISBN 0-88839-980-4
Limited quantities are available. E-mail me before placing an order.

[BACKROADS EXPLORER Vol. 1]

BACKROADS EXPLORER Vol. 1 Thompson-Cariboo

This 176-page illustrated book provides a km-by-km guide to a variety of highways, secondary roads and backroads in the B.C. Interior region from Lytton to Barkerville, and from the North Thompson River to the Fraser River. Includes maps, photos and index. Originally published by BC Outdoors magazine. Distributed by Heritage House Publishing Co. Ltd. (1985) ISBN 0-88896-151-0 (v. 1)

[BACKROADS EXPLORER Vol. 2]

BACKROADS EXPLORER Vol. 2 Similkameen & South Okanagan

The second in a series, this 160-page softcover provides a detailed guide to highways, secondary roads and backroads from Manning Park to Rock Creek and from Oroville to Kelowna. Includes maps, photos and index. Hancock House Publishers Ltd. (1988) ISBN 0-88839-205-2

[COQUIHALLA COUNTRY cover.]

COQUIHALLA COUNTRY: A Guide to BC's North Cascade Mountains and Nicola Valley

This 224 page soft-cover guidebook is an essential companion for anyone interested in outdoor recreation in southwestern B.C.
Coquihalla Country includes 37 maps, 51 photographs & a wealth of detailed information on hiking, backpacking, X-C skiing, fishing, hunting and photography as well as the history, geology & geography of the area from Hope to Kamloops and the Thompson River to the Okanagan Valley. Published by Sonotek® Publishing Ltd. (1990-98) ISBN 0-929069-10-2
(OUT OF PRINT)

[OKANAGAN COUNTRY cover]

OKANAGAN COUNTRY: An Outdoor Recreation Guide

This 176 page soft-cover guidebook complements Coquihalla Country. It includes 20 maps, 40 color photographs and detailed information on the hiking, backpacking, X-C skiing, fishing, hunting and photography opportunities as well as the history, geology & geography of the Okanagan Valley area from Osoyoos to the Shuswap and the Rock Creek area. Published by Sonotek® Publishing Ltd. (1992) ISBN 0-929069-04-8
(OUT OF PRINT)

[OKANAGAN TRIPS & TRAILS cover.]

OKANAGAN TRIPS & TRAILS: A Guide to Backroads and Hiking Trails in BC's Okangan-Similkameen Region
by Judie Steeves and Murphy Shewchuk

This 224 page soft-cover guidebook replaces Okanagan Country. It includes 36 maps, 55 black and white photographs, and index and a bibliography. It contains detailed information on more than 50 back country trips and recreational trails in the Okanagan-Similkameen Region. Among the areas highlighted are the Centennial Trail through the Pasayten Wilderness and the Trans Canada Trail from Princeton to Rock Creek. (1999) ISBN 0-929069-12-9
(OUT OF PRINT)

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