A Ptarmigan press, tale of regional history, the back cover reads. "What was it like to live and work in the instant town of gold river British Columbia when the economy flourished abd its pulp mill operated around the clock? And, as the ole mill site now gives way yo demolition, what interesting aspects of those times still remain in the people and community? This book is a honest, ground- level look at that through cultural landscapes. Chuck Syme has lived in Gold river since 1979. When his job at the Gold River pulp mill ended in 1999 he retrained as a historical interpreter. Remembering what he personally experienced, interviews with old-timers, and simply living where he has for many years Chuck offers a unique perspective in an enjoyable light read."
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