Sobering Dilemma: A History of Prohibition in British Columbia

by Douglas L. Hamilton, Jean Barman (Introduction)

This fascinating history of alcohol consumption in British Columbia focuses on two periods of harsh liquor prohibitions: first on its Native population from 1854 to 1962, and second, on the entire population, during the 1917 to 1921 period. Using formerly closed police files, Douglas Hamilton traces the scandals, corruption and crime that resulted from the implementation of prohibition. Includes archival photos.

290 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2004

Reviews

[Glen Mofford · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a clear and concise history of prohibition in Canada you cannot go wrong with Hamilton's excellent book.