They Came From Away

About the Book

Though only a small island on the edge of a vast continent Cape Breton has impressed its distinctive identity on the Canadian scene.This story is of some of the Yanks and Brits who like the authors came from away. They include adventurers and disbanded soldiers, entrepreneurs and hucksters, worthies and criminals who have, in their own diverse ways, added to Cape Breton's colourful history.

About the Author

David and Pamela Newton left Manhattan more than forty years ago for the challenges of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Since then David has been newpaper editor, woodsman, farmer and author of three historical books. Pam has raised six children, written two books and historically researched for CBC Radio.