Castlegar library hosts author of new book about historical Salmo
By Contributor
Author and former miner Larry Jacobsen interviewed over 100 previous and present residents for their family’s stories of life in this small mining and logging town from 50 to 120 years ago.
On Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Castlegar and District Public Library, Jacobsen will read from his new book Salmo Stories: Memories of a Place in the Kootenays.
This book will leave the reader with a sense of just how tough men had to be to survive in a wilderness community far from family, friends, and access to common amenities. This applies even more so to the women, for many of them bore a load equal to or even greater than that of their menfolk.
Hear how one lady once tried to kidnap a former “Golden Gloves” boxer at the point of a rifle to liven up her stagnating party—care to try that today?
This free event is open to the public. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library
