About Laurie Stanley-Blackwell Dr. Laurie Stanley-Blackwell, currently chair of the History Department at St. Francis Xavier University, is a specialist in Maritime Canada and has published works relating to its medical, religious, and social history. Books by Laurie Stanley-Blackwell Rob MacNab A Story of Old Pictou by (author) Frank Baird introduction by Laurie Stanley-Blackwell Tokens of Grace by (author) Laurie Stanley-Blackwell Historic Antigonish Town & County by (author) Laurie Stanley-Blackwell & Ray MacLean