Jacques
E.
LesStrang
Born:
06/13/1926
Pittsburgh
Died: 12/05/2001
Parents: Jacques E. LesStrang; Ada M. LesStrang
Spouse: Barbara
Children: Christian, David, Michelle Cartwright, Paul, Steven, Diane, Linda
Died: 12/05/2001
Parents: Jacques E. LesStrang; Ada M. LesStrang
Spouse: Barbara
Children: Christian, David, Michelle Cartwright, Paul, Steven, Diane, Linda
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Lakes Fleet | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Ann Arbor, MI : Harbor House (West) Publishers | 1992 | |
| Le System Grand Lacs Saint-Laurent | Non Fiction | Adult | Boyne City, MI : Harbor House | 1986 | |
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Cargo Carriers of the Great Lakes : the saga of the Great Lakes fleet--North America's fresh water merchant marine - Previously published as Lake Carriers |
Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Boyne City, MI : Harbor House | 1985 | |
| The Great Lakes / St. Lawrence System | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Harbor Island, Maple City, MI : Harbor House | 1984 | |
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Seaway : the untold story of North America's fourth seacoast - Book of the Month Club Selection |
Non Fiction | Adult | Boyne City, MI : Harbor House | 1982 | |
| Lake Carriers : the saga of the Great Lakes fleet--North America's fresh water merchant marine | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Seattle, WA : Superior Publishing Co | 1977 | |
| The Great Lakes Ports of North America | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Ann Arbor, Mich. : LesStrang Publishing Corporation | 1973 | |
|
Great Lakes/Seaway Review - He began publishing and was Editor-in-Chief of the widely respected and internationally distributed maritime journal |
Non Fiction | Adult | 1969 -1993 |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
2nd ed. says, "We moved to Harbor Island two years ago from Ann Arbor. The island is heavily wooded and here I have built a studio. It's small, about 15 acres, and we have about half of it. For a writer, it's the most idyllic spot on earth. We choose a quiet, low profile which provides for us a life style which incorporates complete freedom and total control of every aspect of our lives. We shun personal and TV appearances, book promotion tours, and the like, in favor of our less-traveled path."
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| American Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Award | 1985 |
|
Maritime Writer of the Year - By the Propeller Club |
1985 |
|
Great Lakes Man of the Year - By the governors of the eight Great Lakes states and premiers of the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. |
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Michigan Authors, 3rd ed. | 1993 |
| Michigan Authors, 2nd ed. | 1980 |
| Contemporary Authors | 1966 |
| English Biography of Authors | 1966 |
| Who's Who in the World | 1966 |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor , MI | 1949 -1951 |
| Associate of Arts (A.A.) | George Washington University | Washington , District of Columbia | 1948 -1949 |
|
Attended
- Fellowship in Sociology |
University of Hawaii | Hilo , HI |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founder, Senior editor, Publisher, Writer | Harbor House Publishers | Boyne City , MI | |
|
President and CEO
- Christian publishing and international marketing firm with offices in Michigan and London, England |
LesStrang Group | Palm Desert | |
| Military Journalist | U. S. Air Force at Scott Field | St. Louis | |
|
International Marketing Consultant
- Headed trade missions to Europe to generate business for the state. |
State of Michigan | Lansing , MI | |
|
Political Campaign Manager
- Campaigns for congressional and gubernatorial candidates, including Governor William Milliken and George Romney |
MI |
Other Resources:
Other Comments:
His daughter,Michelle donated her father's collection of historical images and documents to the Thunder Bay Sanctuary Research collection in Alpena, Michigan. The collection contains the documents and photographs from the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway and the first two decades of operation.
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