FOREWORD

The study of a region is inevitably related to the period in which it is written. Any recording now of the old life as it slips away is just in the nick of time. On board this Merry Dun of Dover, aside from traditional cruise features presented with the expertise of years of experience, meet and converse with other, like-minded passengers: Simple Simon, Dumb Dora, Nifty Nelly, Slim Jim, Giddy Gertie, Tricky Vicky, Johnny Crapose or Jacko Maccacco and perhaps forge friendships that will last a life-time…
Claude d’Esplas