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| Jan Furst is a retired Naval Architect and Marine Engineer, living on Bowen Island, in British Columbia, Canada. Born in Oslo, Norway in 1913 and educated at the University of Danzig (now Gdansk) he worked in the Shipbuilding Industry in Norway and Canada for many years, then as a consultant to the offshore oil and marine industries in Canada, Indonesia, United States and Bahamas. He was a commissioner on the Royal Commission on the Ocean Ranger Disaster and now volunteers for marine related activities. He has an honorary doctorate from Memorial University of Newfoundland. In 1931 he published his first book: “Kajakksport og Kajakkbygging,” a treatise on the construction and use of kayaks. He has a life-long interest in old Norse sagas and pre-Columbian North American history and culture. Jan is a member of the Canadian Authors Association, Vancouver Branch, and has recently attained his CTM from Toastmasters International Club #4028, Island Spirit. He is an active member of the Bowen Island community, and regularly enchants and amuses audiences with his storytelling.
About the Illustrator of Thorfinn Thorhallson's SagaHanny Muggeridge lived in Newfoundland for 21 years before moving to live near Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. She's illustrated scientific and technical documents for many years. All of the hand drawn images you see on this site are published in the novel and have been designed and illustrated by Hanny.
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