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HISTORY STORIES OF THE MIRAMICHI. 






WELCOME TO RIVER BOOKS. 

HISTORY STORIES OF THE MIRAMICHI. 



$22.95


From its role in training thousands of Allied pilots during WWII to hosting the Maritimes’ only interceptor jet fighter base at the height of the Cold War, CFB Chatham cemented itself as a vital player in the defense of the free world.


From life at Curtis Park to the challenges of base life, this is a story of bravery, service, triumph, and tragedy in the skies over Miramichi. 


"Excellent read."

Col A. M. Lee (Ret'd)

Former Base Commander 


"CFB Chatham, a bygone era of military aviation wonder with everlasting community pride."

MCpl Bruce Mahar (Ret'd)

Former  Safety Systems Technician


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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 


Copies also available for signing Fridays at the Newcastle Farmer's Market 


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Over 1200 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 



Reprinting November 1st, 2025

Coming soon!

The story in full, from her earliest beginnings in Europe to her death before the fall of the Acadian empire. 

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Thank you for visiting. I am a Miramichier who moved away after high school like many do and several years ago returned back to the river like many do. Careers in journalism and later technology marketing. Earned a paycheque in all provinces and for a time, New York City. Now writing Miramichi history stories, my favourite subject in high school. Cheers, John

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