Until We Meet Again: Scouting for the CPRs Crowsnest Line - 1891

Karel Boissevain and his sister Heleen leave the Netherlands for Canada, where Karel will work with a CPR survey crew in Crowsnest Pass during a cold winter. They stay in touch with their family and exchange letters of support, despite Karel's fiance, Wil de Vos, being left behind.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2023
Publisher: Granville Island Publishing

Amsterdam, October 1891: Karel Boissevain, the son of a successful shipowner, suffers from severe asthma and is advised by his doctor to seek a fresh air in Canada. Accompanied by his sister, Heleen, they embark on a luxurious steam liner to Montreal, then travel by train to Alberta, where Karel will join a CPR survey crew during a harsh winter in Crowsnest Pass. Despite the distance, the siblings maintain a strong connection with their family back home, exchanging stories of their family business and sending letters of support. Karel has also left behind his fiancee, Wil de Vos, adding to the emotional turmoil of the situation. This period is vividly captured in their letters, revealing the depth of their feelings and the unwavering strength of their connections. While the future remains uncertain, their bond remains unbroken.

Weight: 686g
Dimension: 254 x 205 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781989467466