Author Airing on CBC Radio One
February 1st, 2007Click on the book cover for more information
Book: The Legend of Canada Jack
Author: John RH Tucker
This is the medal awarded to the veterans of this war.
A book hailed around the world by the great publishing houses in England, USA (Houghton Mifflin), Canada (McClelland & Stewart) and by the CBC in Toronto.
Publisher’s comments:
“Very powerful” “Rattling good yarn” “A charming story”
Described as a masterpiece in Eastern Canada papers! Here is a very short introduction by one newspaper:
“John RH Tucker, a retired judge now living in Victoria, BC. Wants all of us to remember first generation of Canadians who fought in the battle of 1885. Mr. tucker honors the forgotten veterans of 1885 by bringing readers The Legend of Canada Jack. Hometown high jinks, outlaw encounters, life and love amongst the plains Indians, the climactic battle and the trial of Canada Jack on charges of desertion, fill the pages of Mr. Tucker’s masterpiece.”
You can follow the story of Canada Jack and discover what has enthralled more than one million Canadians, young and old.
Out of the thousands of books in Canada’s libraries, The Legend of Canada Jack was chosen to be included in an audio library available to those who are vision impaired. Only a small fraction of books are considered for this audio library which is determined by a by an expert panel of librarians. This audio library is available all across Canada.
A great present at modest cost for all occasions including: Christmas, birthdays and other special occasions.
It has also been chosen by the CBC for their highly respected program Between the Covers.
This program was designed and produced by the famous CBC personality Heather Brown.








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