Monday, 1 July 2013

146 and Counting

The British North American Act, enacted March 29, 1867 by the British Parliament, provided for Confederation of the three British North American colonies, Canada (Upper and Lower), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Now much amended as the Constitution Act, 1867, it was proclaimed into law on July 1, 1867 and Canada was born. The first official birthday celebration was in 1868, July 1 being named Dominion Day in 1879 and Canada Day in 1982.

Here are some early efforts by Harlequin Books in Lower Canada. 

Patricia et le noveau medecin was Pat Witney, R.N. (Harlequin 347). Le destin d'une infirmiere was published as Harlequin 580 Nurse Nolan, originally Dear Tiberius (Mills & Boon) and Une infirmiere au Tyrol was Harlequin 556, Staff Nurse in the Tyrol.

Harlequin 347f - 1960

Harlequin 347f back

Harlequin 602f - 1961

Harlequin 602f back

Harlequin 604f - 1961

Harlequin 604f back
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousSaturday, 6 July 2013 at 16:14:00 GMT-3

    Any idea how many titles Harlequin published in French? Do the books mention who translator was?

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  2. bowdlerSunday, 7 July 2013 at 11:32:00 GMT-3

    Good question. I haven't found any information on the early French Harlequins and have no idea how many were published. As I find them I'll keep posting.

    The translators are not noted.

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