The Diary of Captain William Buchanan - Paperback

by J. Frank Sexton (Author)

This novel is based on the true story of a young Scot, William Buchanan, who leaves home in 1784 to find his fortune in the vast wilderness of Canada. Settling first in Nova Scotia, loneliness eventually pushes him to the very edge of civilization in Essex County. Here, fortune finally smiles when he meets Elizabeth Quick. After an awkward start, the two fall in love, marry and raise six beautiful children. But their happiness is brutally threatened when the Americans declare war in 1812. NOTE: This is the second edition of "The Diary" and many entries have been modified to reflect newly discovered information. As a result, much of the remaining text, including the appendices, has also been revised.

Author Biography

J. Frank Sexton was born in 1952 in Southwestern Ontario, earned a Bachelor's degree in 1975 from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master's degree from Carleton University a couple of years later. After university, he enjoyed a successful 32-year career as a civil servant before retiring and taking up writing as a passionate hobby. His other life hobbies have included playing chess and photography. In chess, Sexton reached the national master's level before career demands forced him to abandon the game. With a camera, he is still an accomplished amateur in both 35mm and digital formats.