Cameron's Crossing

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

Brian Pettit

     The story of the Canadian people is the story of the first inhabitants, those we now call First Nations, and the subsequent long procession of explorers, traders and settlers – in earlier times, mostly Europeans. It is the story of ordinary and extraordinary people, with a complete gallery of heroes, villains, and unsung men and women, adapting to the environment, interacting with each other, and responding to the pressures of circumstance. The collective experience has forged a unique heritage.

     This story is part of that experience.

     To portray lively social history one must research extensively. While I cannot say that the spelling of some names and places is absolute, historical facts are as accurate as could be made and readers should feel confident in relying on them. New Lanark is a world heritage site and worth visiting when in Scotland. A stone baking oven is all that remains at the site of Fort Rupert. Nanaimo’s historic bastion is proudly preserved.

     I wish to thank Nanaimo archivists for providing access to Joseph McKay’s journal and for use of the photo of the bastion.

     Matt Beazley of EYE Mean Graphics designed the cover.

     Ursula Vira offered editorial advice.

     As usual, my family had to contend with long periods when my mind was somewhere else.

Brian Pettit.

2005