An Open Letter to Explorer John Rae

Dear Dr. Rae: You have been gone from us since July 22, 1893 – precisely one hundred and twenty-nine years. I write from the future to mark the day of your passing. What to report from 2022? Six years ago, I relayed the news that searchers have found the two long-lost ships of Sir John…

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Singing 4 books at the Fergus Scottish Festival

All right, singing may be an overstatement. But four books, four half-hour talks, THAT is going to happen. On August 13 and 14, Ken will see to it in the Heritage Village at the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. This oldest festival of its kind in North America attracts thousands to Fergus, Ontario, ninety…

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