Paul Geoffrey Chamberlain
Author of Victoria's Castles: A Brief History of Lovers, Madmen, Millionaires, and Ghosts on Canada's Imperial Margins
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This is a short book describing the castles in Victoria, B.C. It describes the architecture, as well as the history of the castles and the people who lived there.
I bought this book as a souvenir the first time I visited Victoria and have finally gotten around to reading it. I saw two castles while I was there (Craigdarroch Castle and Hatley Castle) and apparently there is one more still standing. I enjoyed the book, particularly the histories of the people who lived in them - some politicians, some businessmen. The book was short, and of course, included photos of the castles.… (more)