Toward the Horizon
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Last published Thu, Sep 27, 2018
This book is based on the true events of the Ship Hector on her historic journey from Scotland to Nova Scotia. On their journey across the Atlantic, they encounter storms, hunger and hardship and constant challenges to their survival, even when they finally reached their destination. Not all would survive the perilous journey, but for those that did- the desire for a better life for their children and grandchildren drove them to places they could not have imagined. Lives are lost, but love is found along the way and the strength of family prevails. The saga follows several family groups through their emigration from Scotland to the new world and colonial Canada and America. Join the people of The Hector as they journey toward new horizons!
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