Storm Signals: More Undiplomatic Diaries, 1962-1971 - Softcover

Ritchie, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0771075286 ISBN 13: 9780771075285

Publisher: McClelland & Stewart, 2001

Synopsis

In the fourth volume of selections from his delightfully wise and witty diaries, we see Charles Ritchie, the seasoned (but never stuffy) diplomat, in his last two major postings – as Canadian Ambassador to Washington and as Canadian High Commissioner to London. Full of anecdotes rather than briefing papers (was JFK really “shooing” the new Canadian ambassador out of his office?), Ritchie’s diaries are at their amusing best.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

“One of the best diarists who has ever touched pen to paper.”
–Toronto Star

“If Canada had produced no other writer of note, Charles Ritchie the diarist, alone, could establish our literary presence.”
–Maclean’s

About the Author:

One of Canada’s most distinguished diplomats, Charles Ritchie (1906–1995) had a brilliant career in Canada’s diplomatic corps, serving as Canada’s ambassador to Bonn, West Germany; as Canadian Permanent Representative to the United Nations; as ambassador to the United States during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson; and as High Commissioner to London.

About this edition

• Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0771075286
• ISBN 13: 9780771075285
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168