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Dynamo: A Tale of Discovery in Victorian Montreal
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ISBN:
0-7414-4089-X
©2007
Price:
$12.95
Book Size:
5.5'' x 8.5''
, 177 pages
Category/Subject:
FICTION / Historical
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Abstract:
Just as the DNA chromosomes twist into and begin life, the truth, myths and memories of the past twist to form intriguing tales. Ernest Craig, son of a Scot father and French mother endures bigotry and life altering changes against the background of the industrial revolution in Victorian Montreal to become one of the highly respected “Men of Canada.” Young Ernest’s life is apparently securely plotted for him. He is to run his father’s furniture factory; however his father’s obsession with building a dynamo and developing electricity creates a technological upheaval for Canada and for Ernest whose shifting world constantly challenges him.
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Dynamo review
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08/23/2007
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Reviewer:
Joan Francis
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Lyn Hill is a sculptor of character and storyline in her new book – “Dynamo - a Tale of Discovery in Montreal”!Her grandfather tells the story of his father “lighting up” Montreal. What indomitable spirit . . . what strength of character!
This tale is a recreation of the lives of a strong Victorian French- Scottish family. Lyn’s grandfather, young Ernest, tells of his life and times in his journal. He is a dutiful and caring young man who has had instilled in him, through well-defined family values, the desire to succeed and fulfill his dreams.
Every young person, indeed every person of any age, will enjoy this captivating tale based on the lives of a real family - the “Craigs”. The story deals with issues such as ethnic bigotry, women’s rights and the care of the poor. Family values, faith in God, a belief in doing the right thing, and the motivation to succeed in inventing a working dynamo excite the reader and make us feel a part of this marvelous family. We see parallels in our families, and relive the close- knit family ties and the memorable events of our own lives.
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Dynamo
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08/23/2007
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Reviewer:
Joan Francis
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Lyn Hill is a sculptor of character and storyline in her new book – “Dynamo - a Tale of Discovery in Montreal”!Her grandfather tells the story of his father “lighting up” Montreal. What indomitable spirit . . . what strength of character!
This tale is a recreation of the lives of a strong Victorian French- Scottish family. Lyn’s grandfather, young Ernest, tells of his life and times in his journal. He is a dutiful and caring young man who has had instilled in him, through well-defined family values, the desire to succeed and fulfill his dreams.
Every young person, indeed every person of any age, will enjoy this captivating tale based on the lives of a real family - the “Craigs”. The story deals with issues such as ethnic bigotry, women’s rights and the care of the poor. Family values, faith in God, a belief in doing the right thing, and the motivation to succeed in inventing a working dynamo excite the reader and make us feel a part of this marvelous family. We see parallels in our families, and relive the close- knit family ties and the memorable events of our own lives.
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