Tag: Canadian Pacific steamships

A Successful Book Talk at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax

Big, big thanks to the staff at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, in particular Jenny Nodelman and Andrew Aulenback. Also kudos to my good friend and fellow author John Boileau, Global TV Halifax Morning Show host Paul Brothers, CityNews Radio Morning Anchor Dan Ahlstrant, and my publisher Dundurn Press. The Global TV … Continue reading "A Successful Book Talk at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax"

Postcard from 1932

Dated December 6, 1932, this postcard showing the Empress of Asia was addressed to a Mr. A.Y. Brown of Acton, Ontario. The initials of the sender appear to be A.S. Friend and researcher Glenn Wright was attending a postcard show in Merrickville, Ontario, when he made the find while “browsing ships.” The postcard didn’t make … Continue reading "Postcard from 1932"

Book Reviews and a Nice New Promotional Cover Graphic from Dundurn Press

Early Reviews for Oceans of Fate “The challenge when writing about a ship is not just to find personal stories but to weave them into a compelling narrative that keeps the reader turning the pages…. Black has done a meticulous job of unearthing diaries, journals, and personal letters and photographs of both crews and passengers, … Continue reading "Book Reviews and a Nice New Promotional Cover Graphic from Dundurn Press"