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the reputation of The Empress represents theefforts of many dedicated people so this book reflects theinterest and affection of dozens of people who have passedon to us their memories andexperiences within the walls ofwhat has almost become a Canadian monument to thenostalgia of a gracious era.  \nTo mention all the names of these friendly people woulddouble the size of this book,but it is hoped they will findconsolation within these pages even if their contributionscan be read only between the lines.  \nAcknowledgement should also be made to The Empressstaff whose lively interest in the progress of the book was acontinuing encouragment.  \nTo my Wife  \nWho graciously took second placeduring my affair with The Empress  \nPublished by Empress Publications  \nP.O.Box 4211,Victoria,B.C.,Canada V8X3X8  \nLithographed in Canada by Fleming-Review Printing Ltd.Copyright Canada 1980-Godfrey HollowayAll rights reserved.No part of this book may bereproduced in any form without permissionin writing from The Publisher.  \nThe Empress of Victoria was first published in1969.revised in 1976 and updated for a thirdprinting in 1980.  \n0nlen  \n1721 Government Street2 The Grand Vision  \n3 There Is No Such Place As Victoria4 The Fiddler  \n5 A Princely Affair6 The Walker  \n7 Once Upon A Time...8 Behind The Desk9Letter From A Guest10 Christmas  \n11 From Other Pens12 Operation Teacup13 The Dowager Means Business  \nPainting by Aubiniere(1887)shows area behind the old James Bay bridge on which The Empress now stands.Buildings in rear include Pendray's soap works and Wyler's furniture store.","cbCaimIjirsGlWky","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimIjirsGlWky","pdf",4716206,116,"English","# The Grand Vision\n# There Is No Such Place As Victoria\n# The Fiddler\n# A Princely Affair\n# The Walker\n# Once Upon A Time\n# Behind The Desk\n# Letter From A Guest\n# Christmas\n# From Other Pens\n# Operation Teacup\n# The Dowager Means Business","[{\"question\":\"What is the primary subject of the 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