RIVER BOOKS. 

Chapters of the Miramichi: 

1750 - Present


All stories unfold on the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq.

RIVER BOOKS. 

Chapters of the Miramichi: 

1750 - Present


All stories unfold on the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq.

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 its construction and the transformative impact it had on area communities once opened.  


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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 (Ret'd), 

Former Commander 


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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 1500 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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The story of the Miramichi's first English speaking settler.  Visit the river in the latter 18th century and the challenges new settlers to the river faced. A story of perseverance and constraint.

Arriving 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 told in storytelling fashion. 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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