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- Terry Fox,
- First white settler in Vancouver,
- Canadian Pioneer,
- Ruth Morton,
- Ruth Morton Memorial Baptist Church,
- Morton’s Shack
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The Legacy of Terry Fox and John Morton
Solving the Mystery on How They Met
by
Bruce A. Woods
How does Vancouver’s first settler John Morton impact the life of Terry Fox when they never met? The solution to this riddle is the objective of the book. The process that brings this about takes the reader through romance, tragedy and purpose. For thoughtful readers the city of Vancouver will take on fresh meaning.
"I have read your book with interest. The John Morton story is a fascinating look at what pioneer life was like before Vancouver was Vancouver and the Terry Fox chapters deal with an aspect of his life which has not been much dealt with. The indirect link to the Morton story is a bonus which will interest many people." George Breckenridge, Political Science Historian, McMaster University. "Woods has woven together some remarkable events in Vancouver's history. This book consists of two charming tales undergirded by love. Having lived in Vancouver for most of my life, the names and landmarks that I see everyday have come to life as it has been put into context by this book. Once you start reading this fascinating book, it is very hard to put down." Janine Cairns, Vancouver dietitian "History should not be forgotten. Bruce Woods has written a narrative of two couples, who lived decades apart, yet are marvellously linked. A wonderful story, simultaneously heart-warming and bitter-sweet." Carlos Costa, Systems Administrator, Retired "Woods has a way of taking a bygone story we've almost forgotten and retells it with fascination." Robert E. Wade, Mayor of Hamilton, Ontario, 2000-2003
Woods, as a six-year citizen of the city of Vancouver during the 70's is both a Westerner as well as an Easterner. Having addressed the Vancouver Historical Society about Vancouver's first settler, John Morton. In 1971 in collaboration with CBC Television he organized the re-enactment of John Morton's historic landing at Burrard Inlet, which was televised across Canada. His best selling memoir Between Two Woman: A Stratford Story has sold 12,000 copies. He has three other non-fiction published books. His freelance articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines here and State side. His one-man dramas on David: A Moment of Folly and James: A Sceptic Believes have been performed over 270 times on both sides of the border. He is married to his wife Joan and resides in Ancaster, Ontario. brjwoods@cogeco.ca
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