Through the Rapids: The History of Princess Louisa Inlet

If you have ever been to and seen British Columbia’s Princess Louisa Inlet, a part of the vast and beautiful fjord country that makes up Canada’s west coast, then you will want to read this book. There has never been a book that has really explored and told the stories in detail about this magnificent place. That is until now!

Through the Rapids researches the many stories, legends, and personalities of Princess Louisa Inlet. This book will answer the questions everyone has asked:

How the Inlet was formed?

Who named the Inlet Princesses Louisa and Why?

Who has lived in the Inlet?

Who was Tom Hamilton and why did he build the Malibu Club?

What are the issues and concerns that have affected the Inlet now and in the past?

Why did Tom Hamilton abandon the Malibu Club with such haste?

This book will certainly be a valuable asset to anyone interested in Princess Louisa Inlet, the historical aspects of British Columbia and that of the Pacific Northwest, or just Malibu Club itself.

The author of this book, Mr. Charles W. Hitz (Chaz), is originally from Seattle, Washington. Besides writing, Mr. Hitz enjoys fly-fishing, photography, amateur radio, and is a life-long learner. He currently holds a BS from Western Washington University, two Master degrees from Seattle Pacific University, and is currently working on a third Masters from Central Washington University. Chaz also participates on a number of fundraising committees for Young Life in the Puget Sound area in general, and for the Malibu Club in particular. Until recently he worked for the Boeing Company with over 18 years of service in the computing field, and now teaches part-time at local community colleges in the Seattle area. Mr. Hitz currently resides in Kirkland, WA, and is presently writing a biography of Thomas F. Hamilton, the builder of the Malibu Club