{"product_id":"9781772031836","title":"Mark Bate: Nanaimo's First Mayor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn insightful look at the first mayor of Nanaimo, BC, drawing heavily on his prolific and insightful written observations.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Bate, elected Nanaimo’s first mayor in 1875, was a renaissance man. He loved music, writing, literature, the outdoors, community affairs, and of course politics. Bate served as mayor for sixteen terms—most by acclamation. He retired three times, returning to office after being persuaded to serve again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorian Jan Peterson skillfully weaves Bate’s own writing—including personal letters, business correspondence, and speeches—into the rich tapestry of nineteenth-century Nanaimo to create a three-dimensional portrait of a truly fascinating man. Bates witnessed and documented Nanaimo’s evolution from mining settlement to incorporated municipality to bona fide city. \u003ci\u003eMark Bate: Nanaimo’s First Mayor\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of this region and the settlers who helped to shape its communities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47300981194992,"sku":"9781772031836","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781772031836_p0.jpg?v=1763708645","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781772031836","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}