Hunter of Peace
- Publisher
- J. Gordon Shillingford Publishing
- Initial publish date
- Jan 1998
- Category
- Canadian
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780969726128
- Publish Date
- Jan 1998
- List Price
- $12.95
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Description
Hunter of Peace is inspired by the real–life adventures of turn–of–the–century botanist and explorer Mary Schaffer Warren who,in 1907, led a dangerous expedition to the headwaters of the Athabasca River, then married a much younger man and settled in Banff. A celebration of the courage and spirit of a very remarkable woman.
About the author
Sharon Stearns has worked in theatres across Canada as a playwright, actor, and singer. She has also worked as a freelance writer, writing radio documentary and drama for CBC Radio. Her short story "Brothers" was shortlisted for the Journey Prize in 1999. She is the artistic director of Wishbone Productions, a theatre society dedicated to producing and promoting Canadian theatre and musical events. Sharon lives in BC.