Shaun McLaughlin
Words are my business. This phrase stems from over 30 years of professional writing and editing that includes technical writing, white papers, journalism, newsletters, web site content, blogging, and fiction. I have a masters in journalism from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. I have published articles in leading Canadian magazines including Harrowsmith, Chatelaine, and Canadian Business. I am nearing completion of a historical novel based on some of the characters on my history blogs, Raiders and Rebels and Pirate Bill Johnston. Visit either blog to read about the novel and download a sample chapter.
I live on a 125-acre hobby farm in the wilds west of Ottawa with my wife, dog, and assorted critters.
I am a fan of technology, history, rural living, travel, and outdoor activities.
Latest Articles
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Klondike Gold Rush Trail—On to the Gold Fields
To the greenhorn Klondike gold prospectors who survived the harrowing Yukon River journey, Dawson City was a welcome sight. But, they had no time to savor its comforts.
Mar 20, 2010
- Shaun McLaughlin
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Klondike Gold Rush Trail—Skagway to Carcross
When the Klondike gold rush began in 1897, thousands of prospectors, dreamers, and scallywags began their trip to Dawson City-438 miles (705 km) away-in Skagway, Alaska.
Mar 9, 2010
- Shaun McLaughlin
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American Civil War Attacks Come from Canada
In 1864, a cell of Confederate soldiers in Canada launched raids along the Union's northern border to free Confederate prisoners and to raise money for the South.
Feb 15, 2010
- Shaun McLaughlin
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Privateer, Patriot, Smuggler, River Pirate, Spy
Bill Johnston was as infamous in the early 19th-century US and Canada as Osama bin Laden is today. The colonial British spent a king's ransom chasing and fighting him.
Feb 5, 2010
- Shaun McLaughlin
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Burning of the Caroline Threatens US Sovereignty
On December 29, 1837, a band of British soldiers destroyed an American ship in US waters. That action turned a simmering Canadian rebellion into an undeclared border war.
Jan 24, 2010
- Shaun McLaughlin
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Josiah Henson Repels Rebel Army
In 1838, Josiah Henson (June 15, 1789-May 5, 1883), an escaped American slave, captained black troops to defend his adopted country, Canada, from rebel attacks.
Jan 17, 2010
- Shaun McLaughlin
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American Patriots Transported to Tasmania
On February 12, 1840, a sailing ship unloaded an unusual human cargo at the British penal colony in Van Diemen's Land-92 idealistic American freedom fighters.
Jan 14, 2010
- Shaun McLaughlin
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