Published in 1992 by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, Discover Nanaimo: An Illustrated History by Charles Lillard and Lynn Welburn provides a richly documented examination of the city's past. The authors skillfully weave together archival photography and narrative text to trace Nanaimo's transformation from a resource-extraction hub into a vibrant coastal community. By balancing civic milestones with everyday social history, the volume offers scholars and regional enthusiasts an engaging window into the Pacific Northwest's economic and cultural development.

British Columbia Nanaimo, History, Illustrated works, Nanaimo (B.C.) History, Nanaimo (B.C.) History Pictorial works, Nanaimo (C.-B.) Histoire, Nanaimo (C.-B.) Histoire Ouvrages illustrés

Includes index to "Partners in progress"

Includes index to "Partners in progress"