As well as documenting the history of each of the five communities, this richly illustrated publication includes chapters on the subjects of Transportation, Mining, Fruit Ranching, Hunting, Fishing & Trapping, Logging and the early Geological history of the area.

Impressions of the Past won rave reviews from local residents but the quality of this 304 page book is noted by the fact that it was awarded second prize from among 39 entries,  in the B.C. Historical Federation’s 20th annual history book writing competition.

Impressions of The Past is currently out of print.  To have your name put on a list for re-print copies to be published at some future date, contact The Riondel & Area Historical Society, Box 201, Riondel, BC, Canada, V0B 2B0