Boldt Castle : the story of an unfinished dream

About the Author Anthony Mollica Jr. is the author of seven books, including Castles and Cottages: River Retreats of the Thousand Islands and Gar Wood Boats,the 2001 Boating Book of the Year. Now retired from a 40 year career in public education, he is a respected authority on America's antique and classic boats. Anthony divides his time between his summer home in the Thousand Islands, and Syracuse, New York.George Fischer is one of Canada’s most renowned and prolific landscape photographers. He has produced over fifty books and fifty art posters from sites around the world. His work has also appeared on the covers of numerous international magazines and newspapers, and in the promotional publications of tourism agencies around the world. His book Unforgettable Canada was on the Globe and Mail's bestseller list and sold over 75,000 copies. George Fischer resides in Toronto. Product Description Stunning photography and the touching story of a monument of love built on Heart Island. Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands Region of the St. Lawrence River stands as a remembrance of the magnificence of a bygone era. In 1900, George C. Boldt set out to build the castle for his wife, Louise. But four years after the project began, Louise died suddenly. Boldt halted construction and the castle was never completed. The existing structure fell into disrepair, until the 1970s, when restoration was undertaken by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority. Today, many boat tours take visitors to the island. In this beautiful photographic book, the author tells the story behind the crumbling castle he first encountered as a child, and its restoration.