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Article: Matter of honour: and other tales of early Perth.
- Article from:
- The Loyalist Gazette
- Article date:
- September 22, 1996
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1996 United Empire Loyalists' Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Burnstown - A dozen stories from the early days of the Perth settlement delightfully retold by Perth native Susan Code make up the latest release from General Store Publishing House.
The old Ontario town has a unique history among Canadian settlements, making it a treasure trove of high drama and low comedy. A duel to the death, a corrupt official intimidating new settlers, a dour and disapproving Baptist minister observing and recording the daily shenanigans of his neighbours are all grist to Code's mill.
An accomplished story teller, Susan Code belies the myth that history must be dry, dull and indigestible. Her stories are lively, romantic and ...