Literary
2010book@parishofcornwallis.ca
‘On the Shoulders of Giants’ — A History of the Anglican Church established by New England Planters in Kings County, Nova Scotia
In On the Shoulders of Giants, author Elinor Murray tells the engaging story of the Parish of Cornwallis established by New England Planters and their leader, Major Samuel Starr, along with Colonel John Burbidge, William Best and Benjamin Belcher in Cornwallis Township in 1760 — 250 years ago. In two volumes, Mrs. Murray recounts the tales of members of the Parish, and their descendants who made their mark in the world beyond Kings County. The second volume, reflects on the two other churches in the parish - St. Thomas and St. Michael and All Angels - and gives stirring accounts of the First and Second World Wars from the perspective of people in the Parish. In the final chapters, Mrs. Murray chronicles the events and the people of the Parish of Cornwallis to 2010 while always hinting at the great things yet-to-come in the next 250 years of Parish of Cornwallis.
The attached press release contains more details on the contents of On the Shoulders of Giants.
The launch will include a slide show of photos found during research for the books, displays of original artwork created for the anniversary year including one by local artist Twila Robar-DeCoste and the author, Elinor Murray, signing first editions of On the Shoulders of Giants. St. John's Church will be open and the Rector, the Reverend David Garrett will be present to answer questions. Sandwiches, sweets, tea, coffee and juice will be catered by the ladies of the Parish.
Each set of two books is $25 plus taxes, shipping and handling where applicable. For additional information regarding the launch, to order books or if you have any questions, please email - 2010book@parishofcornwallis.ca. Additionally, during the week of June 13th, Volume I Prologue of On the Shoulders of Giants will be posted on The Parish of Cornwallis website.
2010book@parishofcornwallis.ca
‘On the Shoulders of Giants’ — A History of the Anglican Church established by New England Planters in Kings County, Nova Scotia
In On the Shoulders of Giants, author Elinor Murray tells the engaging story of the Parish of Cornwallis established by New England Planters and their leader, Major Samuel Starr, along with Colonel John Burbidge, William Best and Benjamin Belcher in Cornwallis Township in 1760 — 250 years ago. In two volumes, Mrs. Murray recounts the tales of members of the Parish, and their descendants who made their mark in the world beyond Kings County. The second volume, reflects on the two other churches in the parish - St. Thomas and St. Michael and All Angels - and gives stirring accounts of the First and Second World Wars from the perspective of people in the Parish. In the final chapters, Mrs. Murray chronicles the events and the people of the Parish of Cornwallis to 2010 while always hinting at the great things yet-to-come in the next 250 years of Parish of Cornwallis.
The attached press release contains more details on the contents of On the Shoulders of Giants.
The launch will include a slide show of photos found during research for the books, displays of original artwork created for the anniversary year including one by local artist Twila Robar-DeCoste and the author, Elinor Murray, signing first editions of On the Shoulders of Giants. St. John's Church will be open and the Rector, the Reverend David Garrett will be present to answer questions. Sandwiches, sweets, tea, coffee and juice will be catered by the ladies of the Parish.
Each set of two books is $25 plus taxes, shipping and handling where applicable. For additional information regarding the launch, to order books or if you have any questions, please email - 2010book@parishofcornwallis.ca. Additionally, during the week of June 13th, Volume I Prologue of On the Shoulders of Giants will be posted on The Parish of Cornwallis website.
Pricing & Tickets
Pricing: Free. Books - $25 plus tax
St. John's Anglican Church