Fisher Peak Chronicles

One of the most photographed landmarks in the Kootenay region, Mount Fisher holds the fascination of locals and visitors with its majestic vista and relatively easy access. It is our own little Mt. Everest, and scaling it has become a rite-of-passage for many outdoor enthusiasts from near and far. Fisher Peak Chronicles captures the heritage, culture and legacy of Mount Fisher through a series of real adventure stories from contributors and historical sources. To order a copy at $24.95 (plus $5.00 for shipping and mailing in Canada — $6.00 shipping to USA), Email keithp57@gmail.com

 

 

The adventurous life of Conrad Kain

This historical novel tells the story of Conrad Kain’s 25 years in Canada in a manner, which reflects the overall spirit and experience of the early days of alpine adventure in the Canadian Rockies – from his arrival as a young man to his later years in and around Wilmer in the Columbia Valley. To order a copy at $19.95 (plus $5.00 for shipping and mailing in Canada — $6.00 shipping to USA), Email keithp57@gmail.com

 

 

Life and times of Jack Fisher

This historical novel tells the story of Jack Fisher in an entertaining manner, one that reflects the overall spirit and experience of the frontier.  To order a copy at $21.95 (plus $5.00 for shipping and mailing in Canada — $6.00 shipping to USA), Email keithp57@gmail.com

 

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Friday
May182012

Raising Kain popping up in libraries across B.C.

The Vanderhoof Public Library is the latest B.C. library to add the new historical novel, Raising Kain to their collection.

The new is historical novel, Riaising Kain, the adventurous life of Conrad Kain -- Canada's greatest mountaineer continues to be added to library collections throughout B.C. The new book which tells the colourful story of Austrian mountain guide Conrad Kain's adventures in the Canadian Rockies has captured the imaginations of many readers.

"It's great to see so much interest in Raising Kain," said author Keith Powell. "I hope even more libraries throughout B.C. and Alberta add the book to their collections because I believe that Conrad Kain's story is one that readers will certainly enjoy."

Other libraries that have added the book to their libraries include Burnaby Public Library, Castlegar, Kimberley, Cranbrook, the Okanagan Regional Libraries System, Prince George, Sparwood, Thompson-Nicola Regional Libraries system, College of the Rockies and most recently Vanderhoof in central B.C.

Conrad Kain was a great mountain guide and his story is sure to make for great summer reading. So if you are looking for an enjoyable summer read stop by your local bookstore or public library and pickup a copy of Raising Kain.

If your local library doesn't have a copy of Raising Kain yet, please ask your librarian to order a copy.