Gaspe: Launch of The Survivor at Fort Haldimand

Dennis Drainville, the Bishop of Quebec, introduces Paul again in 

this fundraiser for the churches of the Greater Gaspe.

Paul speaks about his third book to come, The Pioneer, due out in October — 
wholly appropriate for these Pioneer Day Celebrations.

The Bishop and his wife, Cynthia Patterson, a power behind Pioneer Days, 
enjoy one of Paul’s jokes.

 Paul with Weston White, one of the main organizers of “Pioneer Days”.

Paul with Elaine Coull, who took orders for the books, and very efficiently made 
sure everyone received their copies, and after the event, had to order many 
more in response to a large demand. She works with Viarail, Paul and Joan’s 
favourite method of transport in Canada.

Many Gaspesians wanted Paul to sign their book, The Survivor — surviving 

being precisely what their ancestors did here in the Gaspe two hundred years ago.

Paul with Debbie Dee, a genealogist and loyal Gaspesian, who has returned 

from Ottawa, as indeed so many Gaspesians do nowadays.

Paul and Cynthia.

These book signings are only made successes by the fine volunteers.

Here is Perce Rock, seen from Barachois, where Cynthia Patterson and the

Bishop live.