Harewood, land of Wakesiah.
Subtitle: [Narrative by Jim Borserio]
Contributors: Borserio, Jim
Published: 1967
Place of publication: [Harewood, B.C.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 44
Subjects: Harewood, B.C. -- History
First sentence: The story of Harewood starts with the discovery of coal at Nanaimo.  In April of 1850, Joseph W. MacKay was directed to the Nanaimo coal deposits by Tee-a-Whillum, otherwise known as Coal Tyhee.  In August, 1852, MacKay revisited Nanaimo with Chief Factor James Douglas.  This was Douglas' first visit to Nanaimo.  He was not only impressed by the coal deposits but also by the scenery and beauties of nature and he noted that the Mountain behind the harbour "sloped to the sea."
Many visitors since Douglas have been deceived by the rock formation which has produced a natural amphitheatre behind the Nanaimo Harbour.  This back-drop of nature gives one the impression that Mt. Benson slopes to the sea.  Note: "Land of Wakesiah" - Chinook: "Far-away".
Description: Preface:  The Harewood Centennial Committee, which is a volunteer group, is bringing to you this booklet, a resume of the history of Harewood.  We as a group have created this booklet knowing that it is impossible to obtain all the information we would have liked to record here.  We have done the best we could and if we have been remiss and left some pioneer namesw, places or incidents out, we apologize.
The "Legend" of the "Land of Wakesiah" is derived from Indian Legends in the Nanaimo area.
The pictures and information in this booklet have been supplied by pioneer residents of Harewood or their descendents in the Nanaimo area.  To these, we give thanks for their co-operation.  Sincerely yours, Harewood Centennial Committee.  1966-1967
Notes: Cover title.
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