RIVER BOOKS. 

Chapters of the Miramichi: 

1750 - Present






RIVER BOOKS. 

Chapters of the Miramichi: 

1750 - Present





The story of how former Premier Louis Robichaud's push for more equal opporunity in New Brunswick encompassed the building of the Centennial Bridge over the Miramichi River. Visit life on the river and in the province before the bridge, a photographic chronical of the bridge's construction and the transformative impact it had on area communities once opened.  


Canadian Orders Only - US Inquiries email further below. 

$22.95

Avail in stores Dec 5th - All Decked Out E and Mill Cove, $ Store, HH, Jean C & Pharmasave in W..

$3 December Canada Post Shipping on now! Books personalized and signed as requested. Email details.



The sweeping story of Canadian Forces Base Chatham from its early days in the Second World War through to its closing in 1996.  Includes photos of aircraft, Curtis Park, a story to be remembered.


"An excellent read" 

Col. A. M. Lee (Red't), Former Base Commander



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The author signs & sells his books ($20) at Fri-Sat Dec openings of the Newcastle Farmers Market.



A gripping story told in poems. Revisit Miramichi society before the Great Miramichi Fire, followed by a harrowing journey in poems through the fire itself and then the story of its aftermath and recovery.


"Shines a new light on the Great Miramichi Fire"

Northumberland Free Press 



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Over 1400 copies sold!


"A definte must-read for local history buffs or anyone interested in learning more about how the long-standing paradigms in Miramichi's neighbourhoods came to be."   

Northumberland Free Press


"Fascinating!"

John Bosma, Author 

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Coming 2026!


A comprehensive discovery of one of Miramichi's mostly widely known ghost stories. From the fields of France to Quebec City to the Miramichi, follow the footsteps of Sister Marie and the tragic consequences that ended her life. 

February, 2026

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Hello! While visiting the Miramichi public library, it seemed apparent the library would benefit from a blanket of period local history books. As a former news journalist and history buff, I thought it would be a worthy challenge to write a dozen. Hope you enjoy. John

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