Michael Layland
BIO
Biography
An award-winning writer on the history of exploration and cartography, and on history of natural history
of Vancouver Island. Resident in Victoria, B.C. For details please see website
ADDRESS
City: VICTORIA,
Province/Territory: British Columbia
EMAIL
c/o TWUC
GENRE
Poplular History
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
The Land of Heart's Delight; Early Maps and Charts of Vancouver Island
Publisher
TouchWood Editions
Year
2013
Title
A Perfect Eden; Encounters by Early Explorers of Vancouver Island
Publisher
TouchWood Editions
Year
2016
Title
In Nature's Realm; Early Naturalist Explore Vancouver Island
Publisher
TouchWood Editons
Year
2019
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Michael Layland
Publication
British Columbia Arts Council Grants for Assistance for Creative Writers
Year
2013, 2016, and 2022
Name
BC Historical Federation's Historical Writing Awards: First Place and Lieutenant Governor's Gold Medal
Publication
In Nature's Realm
Year
2019
Name
Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Book on British Columbia
Publication
In Nature's Realm
Year
2020
Name
BC Historical Federation Writing Awards FINALIST
Publication
A Perfect Eden. Land of Heart's Delight
Year
2013 and 2016
LINKS
Programs & Interests
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