Frances Barkley: Eighteenth-century Seafarer

Cathy Converse

Heritage House

M. Wylie "Capi" Blanchet has accompanied many a seafarer on the B.C. coast-her bestselling book, The Curve of Time, introduced us to a resilient, adventurous, and enigmatic woman ahead of her time. Widowed in 1926, Capi cruised the coast in her 25-foot boat, the Caprice, with her five children and their dog. Beyond this incredible story, however, little is known about the rest of her life. What tied Capi to the West Coast, despite her upbringing and family ties in EasternCanada? What made her see possibility in a boat that had been sunk to the bottom? Insiders' recollections, and her own travels along Capi's route help Cathy Converse explore this very private woman. In revisiting these villages, inlets and islands described in The Curve of Time, Converse evokes Capi's spirit and enriches the impressions she left behind.

Following the Curve of Time: The Legendary M. Wylie Blanchet

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Touchwood Editions

Frances Barkley was just seventeen when she became the first European woman to set foot on the shores of the Pacific Northwest. After a sheltered upbringing in England, Frances found herself boarding the Imperial Eagle in 1786 to set sail on an adventurous, round-the-world voyage with her husband, Captain Charles William Barkley. With great wisdom and wit, Frances recounted her eight years at sea in her "Reminiscences" as she found herself in a wider world, helping her husband in his business, giving birth to her children, surviving the tragedy of a young daughter's death and meeting strange and foreign peoples. The Remarkable World of Frances Barkley is a brilliant tribute that brings the intrepid young bride and her world to life for a new generation of readers.

The Remarkable World of Frances Barkley: 1769-1845

Beth Hill

Community & Culture

Brought into the media spotlight by her great-niece Pamela Anderson, Auntie Vie burst onto the scene as Pamela's biggest supporter on "Dancing with the Stars." Unexpectedly, Auntie Vie's distinctive balance of earned wisdom and chic glamour quickly charmed the media and viewers of all ages. Her door suddenly stormed by cameras and reporters, Auntie Vie never missed a beat. Having harnessed the power of simply being herself, she has captured imaginations and inspired people with her rare pedigree: a down-to-earth farm gal and a sassy tinsel queen bee. And now, author Cathy Converse has captured her story.Discover Auntie Vie's life story, along with her fashion advice, best recipes, words of wisdom, and thoughts on aging and the power of dance. This glamour grandma is revealed in a scrapbook, packed with full-color photographs, about one woman's life, lessons, and infectious sparkle. Born in a time before television, and now a media sensation, Auntie Vie's pearls and pickles philosophy is sure to delight and inspire."Remember, all life needs a little sparkle once in a while." -Auntie Vie

Auntie Vie: A Life of Pickles and Pearls

Humor & Entertainment

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