Charles Parker

Author

Charles Parker (1923-2012) had a career as a professional engineer. He was a WWII veteran, avid camper, and briefly later in life a sheep farmer. THE CROW'S NEST draws upon his life experience as a canoeist, and outdoorsman. Mr. Parker resided with his wife, Joyce (1927-2009), in New Jersey. Mr. Parker's first book of adventure was FIRESIDE STORIES. Charles Parker received an honorable mention in the young adult category of the 2010 Green Book festival in Los Angeles, CA. This is an annual competition honoring books that contribute "to greater understanding of the changing world environment."