About the Book

A colourful and well-researched account of Canada's submarine service, from its beginnings on the first day of the First World War to its uncertain future today. Ferguson details the careers of the Canadians who served in British submarines in all theatres of the Second World War then goes on to examine the modern era.

Book Synopsis

A colourful and well-researched account of Canada's submarine service, from its beginnings on the first day of the First World War to its uncertain future today. Ferguson details the careers of the Canadians who served in British submarines in all theatres of the Second World War then goes on to examine the modern era.

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Fully updated and with new and restored images, Through a Canadian Periscope offers a thoroughly researched account of our submarine service from its beginnings at the outset of the First World War to its activities today.

Mrs. Ferguson is truly the unofficial Canadian submarine historian, and is congratulated on this effort. This book is most definitely recommended.

About the Author

Julie H. Ferguson is the author of Sing a New Song: Portraits of Canada's Crusading Bishops, James Douglas: Father of British Columbia, other books on Canadian history, and four for writers. She is a sought-after professional speaker and leads one of Port Moody's acclaimed writers' groups. For more, visit www.beaconlit.com.