{"id":39423,"date":"2023-10-14T15:17:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T18:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=39423"},"modified":"2023-10-14T15:17:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T18:17:00","slug":"cape-breton-born-author-releases-book-titled-ian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=39423","title":{"rendered":"Cape Breton-born author releases book titled &#8216;Ian&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;188&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;93&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CAPE BRETON\/POWELL RIVER, B.C.:<\/strong> An author born in Marion Bridge, Cape Breton is marking his return to the publishing scene with the release of \u201cIAN\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=7hYEhV390psWa0MPPWqvwgZBteAjnwjV8ha91R-2F9fiyBm8b-2B8am6Yq-2FsEP8CMj11Ac_V_fFyPqtkicGMkETeWqAB0WgqyqTfSf4YzliMPjQVCUuf4-2Bh1-2BFfx-2FKdBSr-2BcO30Shvd62QFZ68stHlUyPp0u3jgs-2Bx548sPcDnz4e4lHQoCjpOSLvcH-2FWWyINssPGJ9md4EmrtH2uoB3vB-2BgDXen8mbIKksLiOuKlFZGG5t-2BUIlIH-2B2alXU6vUeez-2Bk4kDxqj5ScjidWZfgoukgc1FsZTBrKpged1lFU-2FM0vegSXhbjbVzWaDHyXQUFhrPrtBwVuJNhHViBMFzrVGCearUo5bN4HsM-2BGvd9EcuybzELhIB9J2AAEkXKt209JDmTC1CdFihCv68-2F-2FftFFfH-2FrXJ26k0ftJXwX7QhzISydEBJjFgHaOSMxTidKwsVTyA06iIHR9d0j4exkesrAp7O9g6mMf0Q-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">published by Xlibris<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ian, written by Donald MacLeod, is a story story of one man\u2019s experiences beyond the rugged shores of the Outer Hebrides and the things that he will discover that will change the direction of his life forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MacLeod now calls Powell River, B.C. home with his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the summer of 1725, two fishermen from the Isle of Lewis\u2013\u2013young Ian MacLeod and his uncle Hector MacKenzie\u2013\u2013set sail from Le LeHavre for Louisbourg and \u00cele Royale on a newly christened merchant ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;103&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;92&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Ian, it will be his first time experiencing the world beyond the rugged shores of the Outer Hebrides, and here, he will become a farmer and raise his family in a new country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis book will show the history of growth in Canada from French and British rule and the problems it experienced along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReaders can also trace their families back through the characters depicted in this book,\u201d Macleod said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;71&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked what he wants readers to take away from the book, that was simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA renewed interest in the history of Canada,\u201d said MacLeod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIAN\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Donald Macleod<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 400 pages | ISBN 9798369403938<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Softcover | 6 x 9in | 400 pages | ISBN 9798369403921<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E-Book | 400 pages | ISBN 9798369403914<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ian is available at both (online) Amazon and Barnes &amp; Noble (online and in store).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;6&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;31&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;169&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;188&#8243;] [adrotate banner=&#8221;93&#8243;] CAPE BRETON\/POWELL RIVER, B.C.: An author born in Marion Bridge, Cape Breton is marking his return to the publishing scene with the release of \u201cIAN\u201d (published by Xlibris). 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