Miramichi Facts and Folklore

Ken Smith

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ISBN: 9781551099255

Miramichi Facts and Folklore

  Author:   Ken Smith    
  Publisher:  Nimbus Publishing

Find out how moose got to Newfoundland, the truth about the Dungarvon Whooper, and which farmers’ markets, bike trails, recipes, and heritage sites will most tickle your fancy. In Miramichi Facts and Folklore, extensive geographical, historical, and cultural lessons will have you schooled in the life of a true “Miramichier.”

This mighty book is a fact-filled journey through northern New Brunswick’s Miramichi region, from the golden age of immigration and industry through years of tragedy including illnesses, shipwrecks, and the Great Miramichi Fire–to the heritage destination it is today. The newest edition in the “Facts and Folklore” series, Miramichi Facts and Folklore is the perfect companion for anyone looking for an eccentric yet educational guide to this fascinating region.

Includes 15 photographs of important landmarks and people.

Details and Specs
ISBN associated with this title: 9781551099255
Item NB1007
PublisherNimbus Publishing
PublisherNimbus Publishing
Published on September 20 2012
Language eng
Pages 200
Format Paperback
Dimensions7.5(in) x 5.5(in)
Shipping weight235(g)
Status ACTIVE TITLE
Ken Smith is the author of Miramichi Facts and Folklore and two local histories of the Bathurst region, Homegrown Heroes: The Bathurst Sports Hall of Fame and Mainstreet Memories: Life in Bathurst in The Fifties. The father of two grown daughters, Ken lives in Bathurst with his wife, Verna.