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This book chronicles the fascinating lives and careers of a much loved and highly respected Cookshire (Quebec) couple who passed away 50 years ago. Descendants of English and Scottish emigrants who were pioneers in the white settlement of Compton County, John French and Dorothy MacLeod are remembered for their love of family, their contributions to the community and their generosity to all. Although they were childless, their love extended to their large family and to their more than a dozen godchildren, of whom I was one. A computer consultant by profession, Winston Fraser is a widely…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
This book chronicles the fascinating lives and careers of a much loved and highly respected Cookshire (Quebec) couple who passed away 50 years ago. Descendants of English and Scottish emigrants who were pioneers in the white settlement of Compton County, John French and Dorothy MacLeod are remembered for their love of family, their contributions to the community and their generosity to all. Although they were childless, their love extended to their large family and to their more than a dozen godchildren, of whom I was one. A computer consultant by profession, Winston Fraser is a widely published photographer and writer. A book of his photographs, Historic Sites of Canada, was published by Bramley Books and distributed by Coles bookstores. He was the major supplier of photographs for National Geographic's Canada Travel Guide. Most recently, he has self-published Cookshire's Pine Hill Farm, Indelible Big Blue Memories, Endangered Species of Country Life, OHIXIHO, Dew Drop Inn, 'scapes to behold and Coronaquake Chronicle: how COVID-19 changed everything. He also edited Maggie's Memories, his late wife's childhood recollections. Winston lives in Saint-Lazare, Quebec.
Autorenporträt
A graduate of Bishop's University, a computer consultant by profession and a lifelong member of the Anglican Church, Winston Fraser is a widely published photographer and writer whose photo credits include National Geographic. He has self-published several historical biographies, photographic anthologies and a book about the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, he published an illustrated bilingual dictionary of the differences between French and English expressions. Winston lives in Saint-Lazare, Quebec.