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The Railroader’s Wife - Letters from the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, by Jane Stevenson
The story of the railway has never been told in a more charming voice as in these letters by Bernice Medbury Martin.
Grandpère, a novel by Janet Romain
Anzel, a widow in her sixties, lives quietly on her small farm with her 98-year-old grandfather, a Carrier elder from Northern B.C.
Canyon Creek: a Script
Canyon Creek: A Script, by Sheila Peters, tells the disturbing story of the eviction of a Wet’suwet’en family from its homesite near Smithers in 1920.
A Journey Beyond: A Chronicle of Pioneer Life in Canada
Her story is one she never imagined writing - the sometimes heartbreaking and always adventurous experience of the life of a settler in early to mid-20th century Canada.
From Liaboe to Loos and Beyond - a historical book by pulp-mill retiree Ray Olsen
A self-professed history buff, Ray said he perceived a void in the history of the area and so he set out to fill that void.
Two local writers share the best of Fort St. John
RV Reader takes a gander at three books, each sure to stir your emotions and enrich your understanding of childhood in the North.
Book review: Campbell River: Gateway to the Inside Passage
A blend of the city’s fascinating history, independent spirit and contemporary life, Campbell River: Gateway to the Inside Passage is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the Campbell River area.
Raising Kain, the adventurous life of Conrad Kain – Canada’s greatest mountaineer
Kootenay author Keith G. Powell has released his second historical novel; it is called Raising Kain, the Adventurous Life of Conrad Kain—Canada’s Greatest Mountaineer.
Two authors, two Americas
Retired newspaper editor John R. Olson retraces the journey taken by the late author John Steinbeck in 1960 as outlined in Steinbeck's book Travels with Charley.
Looking for America
Angus King, a former governor for the state of Maine, took his family on the road to discover America in a 40-foot coach. The tales of their journey are recalled in King's book Governor's Travels; How I Left Politics, Learned to Back Up a Bus and Found America.
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Nothing beats relaxing after a long day on the road with some quality literature. From technical to whimsical, here are some books we have reviewed for your reading pleasure.
Snowbirding 101
Multifaceted QuartzsiteQuartzsite attracts a lot of interesting/different types, musicians, artists, as well as, some burned-out desert rats. Come show time, the populations explodes.
RV Gear Guide
Attractive and functional coveringsWant to add a splash of uniqueness to your RV steps? Tired of tracking mud into your trailer? Try PrevoStep, handmade step covers that are offered in a variety of colours, patterns and sizes.
Events
- River Market at Westminster Quay Wine release at Westminster Quay Tuesday, April 24, 2012
- Toronto, Ontario Toronto International RV Show March 1 - 4, 2012
- Red Deer, Alberta Red Deer RV Show & Sale March 2 - 4, 2012