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From: Perry Snow <>
Subject: [bhc] Marj Kohli Book Launch
Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2003 21:10:13 -0600


Hello
I was asked by Marj's publisher Melissa Hughes to forward this to the BHC Mail
List
Congratulations Marj!

Best Wishes
Perry Snow

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Details of the launch are as follows:

When: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Kitchener Public Library, Hamblin Room (85 Queen Street North,
Kitchener).
What: Readings, book signing, light refreshments.
RSVP: Natural Heritage books, 416 694 7907/ 1 800 725 9982 or reply to this
e-mail.

Further info on The Golden Bridge:

In The Golden Bridge, author Marjorie Kohli has meticulously documented the
incredible story of the thousands of young immigrants who were shipped to
Canada, primarily from the UK and Ireland, between 1833 and 1939. Escaping from
dismal conditions at home, these "waifs and strays" and young men and women
braved the perilous voyage to an uncertain future in an unknown land.
Ultimately, they were placed throughout the Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec and
westward as far as British Columbia.

Well-known for her years of active involvement with juvenile and child
migration issues, Kohli's extensive research incorporates background detail on
agencies and key organizers such as Maria Rye, Annie Macpherson, Thomas
Barnardo and William Quarrier, along with lesser-knowns including Ellinor Close
and Charles Young.

As many thousands of Canadians are descendants of these young immigrants, The
Golden Bridge is an indispensable tool for family researchers with a "home
child" ancestor, and of interest to those unfamiliar with this fascinating
aspect of Canadian history. Supported by charts, passenger lists, archival
visuals and an extensive index, The Golden Bridge is a must-read for
genealogists and history buffs alike.


480 pages / 6.75 x 9.75 / illustrated / bibliography / notes / index
ISBN 1-896219-90-0
Price: $34.95 SC CAN / $26.95 SC US
Order line: 1 800 725 9982/ 416 694 7907 or visit
WWW.NATURALHERITAGEBOOKS.COM




Melissa Hughes
Publicist
Natural Heritage Books
P:416 694 7907
F:416 690 0819


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