Somewhere in Flanders: A Nova Scotian at the Front

Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 7:00 pm (AST), via Zoom

Heather McBriarty    

Abstract: In 1914, James W. Johnstone, privileged son of a prominent Nova Scotia family, jumped to enlist in the fledgling Canadian Expeditionary Force. Over 17 months, from Valcartier to Belgium, he wrote nearly 70 letters to his sweetheart in Halifax. Her granddaughter is Heather McBriarty. In her lecture, McBriarty will share selections from the letters with context and comment. 

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