Stars Appearing: The Galts' Vision of Canada is the first book in a series that is designed to retrieve the vision and cultural legacy that spurred colonists -- including a penniless clerk named Alexander Tilloch Galt -- to believe they could create a nation and change an empire.Stars Appearing: The Galts' Vision of Canada uncovers the fact that the vision Sir Alexander Tilloch Galt later shared with this friends, Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir George Etienne Cartier, spread beyond the continent.

The dream of a Canadian nation began a generation earlier in the minds of settlers like John and Elizabeth Galt. It became immortal in the hearts of children and grandchildren. By the late 19th Century, Canadians put their country at the centre of Imperial Politics and made the District of Alberta an integral part of The Dominion of Canada. .

Since its Official Launch at the historic Galt Museum in Lethbridge, Alberta, Stars Appearing: The Galts' Vision of Canada has attracted attention from media and readers throughout Canada.

"Congratulations on all fronts! You have a wonderful gifts, Jane - and it appears the stars are aligning to recognize, celebrate and pursue each one of them. We continue to delight in your marvelous writing style, fascinating commentary, endearing characters and your loving account of our exciting history."
Dianne King,
Vice President Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs. Former Chair, Lethbrige School District #51.

"When you read this book, it comes alive. I can see the history almost as if I was there. I love this book because I feel as though I was there as history was being made. Not a Hollywood picture version of history, but actual factual history presented in a way that creates an imagery. It's almost as if I can see it in my mind like a movie. I have never (before) read a history book that has captured my imagination. Nothing about this book is dry. I am looking forward to reading more from Jane Harris. "
Laura Wells (23),
Lethbridge, Alberta.

"You've taken the historical data, which many see as dry and boring, and made it personal. It leaves me wanting to know more, not only about the Galts, but about yourself and your joy at being Canadian. Way to go! "
Robyn Selover,
Edmonton, Alberta.