Following the Curve of Time
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Posted by Lori Henry Nov 19, 2008 |
M. Wylie “Capi” Blanchet’s book, The Curve of Time, introduces readers to the spirited woman who travelled on her own terms. Her adventures in the 1920’s took her along the western coast of British Columbia, Canada, at a time when women were supposed to stay at home and cook meals for their families.
For fans of this daring woman, Cathy Converse gives them the chance for one more read about her life in her own book, Following the Curve of Time. Although not much is known about Capi, Converse gets to know her through the places she travelled to and the impressions she left behind.
British Columbia Travel
The west coast of BC is a wild, scenic and, above all, beautiful stretch of land to explore. By ship, Converse is able to zip and in and out of inlets along the coast, some almost as unknown as they were in Capi’s time.
Part historical book, part personal narrative, I loved being taken along for the ride that Capi made in the early 1900’s. Through a modern eye, places like Vancouver Island, Desolation Sound and Knight Inlet get a fresh update as Converse takes them in like Capi did: from the water.
The writing style of Following the Curve of Time remains in biography style for most of the book, adding authority to what the author shares. But her knowledgeable voice and ability to follow in Capi’s waterborne path enhance the account and make travelling through this region of British Columbia much desired.
Author: Cathy Converse
Publisher: Touchwood Editions
ISBN: 978-1894898683
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