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Book presentations
December 2008
At a ceremony on Nevis in December 2008 a presentation of the book was made to the Hon Joseph Parry, the Premier of Nevis and himself a historian. In his acceptance speech he was clearly congratulatory and described the book as "a masterpiece".
The book was also formally presented to the main library on Nevis, with an introduction written by the author, Dr June Goodfield, and spoken on her behalf by Vince Hubbard. Dr Goodfield said:
"I have been enormously privileged to have made many friends on Nevis who have helped me solve the mystery that has perplexed many people for a long time. Mrs Diane Hallstrom and Mr Vince Hubbard and, of course, your marvellous centenarian Mr Herman Ward, are amongst them. Philippa's story was a challenge and a delight to research and I believe that her life and Roland Archibald's who discovered her for us, will be an inspiration and encouragement to all Nevisians especially the younger generation."
The book is being placed in all the school libraries in Nevis.
Herman Ward celebrates 100th birthday
25 September 2008
June Goodfield received a telephone call from Nevis on Tuesday 23rd September from friends who were just on their way to Herman Ward's 100th birthday party. Mr Ward provided crucial evidence to June Goodfield that helped her unravel the story of Philippa's life and her descendants. A stone mason, he worked on Prentis Works – the land on Saddle Hill where Philippa once lived. Celebrations and congratulations are very much in order.
