Publications from the Membership

Member societies provide the Province with a valuable service when they publish local and regional histories. A member society may submit a book title for display here through the book information form

Prince Rupert: an illustrated history
Publication date: 2010
Author: Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives Society
Notations: photos
Price: $39.95 plus shipping and handling
Abstract: A captivating collection of photographs that document over 100 years of the history of Prince Rupert and surrounding area. From its beginning as the western terminus of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Prince Rupert has grown into the world-class port envisioned by the city's founder, Charles M. Hays.

The Semiahmoo Trail: myths, makers, memories
Publication date: 2009
Author: Ron Dowle
Society: Surrey Historical Society
Notations: maps, photos
Pages: 68
Price: $17.00
Abstract: The Semiahmoo Trail, built in 1873-74 from the Fraser River to the Canada-U.S. border, fell into disuse within 30 years. Previously unpublished material from pioneer writings, surveyor field books and historical plans are included along with the original route superimposed on a current map of Surrey.

Lantzville: the first hundred years
Publication date: 2007
Author: Lynn Reeve
Society: Lantzville Historical Society
Notations: maps, photos
Pages: 104
Price: $25
Abstract: This book covers European settlement on this part of Vancouver Island from the first settler until the establishment of Lantzville fire department in 1955. It contains many photographs as well as maps and documents from the period.

Caulkboot Riverdance: working the Columbia; Canada’s wildest log drive
Publication date: 2006
Author: Milton Parent
Society: Arrow Lakes Historical Society
Notations: maps, photographs, brief bibliography, index
Pages: 144
Price: $25.00 plus $10 bubblepack postage
Abstract: Forest harvesting operations in the Columbia River drainage areas have existed since the 1890s; and the Columbia River has been used for log drives since that time. This book, replete with photographs, captures those caulkboot days as well as the era of tugboats and log booms.