Old-Time Stories is a collection of stories by old-timers in the Powell River area. Most are based on he West coast in the Powell River area, others in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Amusing tales based in the first half of the twentieth century about characters who survived and put their stamp on Canadian History. This book contains numerous photos from private collections, published for the first time.
The lead story is about Billy-Goat Smith. Mystery surrounded Billy-Goat Smith, a hermit living on Powell Lake. Rumours swirled around this man: bank robber, arsonist, even murder! Readers are...