This Island in Time:
Remarkable Tales from Montreal’s Past
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by John Kalbfleisch
Vehicule Press, Montreal, 2008
188 pp., illus., $17.95 paperback
Ranging from the arrival of the first settlers to the dark days of the Cold War, This Island in Time: Remarkable Tales from Montreal’s Past takes a fun look at one of Canada’s most fascinating cities.
Beaver readers will find themselves right at home with John Kalbfleisch’s unique chronicles of Montreal and its connection to international rulers, national triumphs and tragedies, and the lives of everyday Canadians.
From the stories of Paul de Chomeday and Jeanne Mance to the exploits of John Wilkes Booth, a not-so-clandestine band of German spies, and tales with royal connections, the city of Montreal is the backdrop for events felt around the world.
Best known for his weekly historical column “Second Draft” in the Montreal Gazette, Kalbfleisch brings a wonderful collection of stories and personalities to life. They will engage Canadians from coast to coast.
— Joel Ralph (Read bio)
Joel Ralph is the director of programs for Canada's History Society.