| This book is an historical novel based on the life of Wilfred
Rouleau, a French Canadian teenager who left the family farm in
1878 to "better himself" in the United
States. |
| Rouleau, called Justin Rivier in the book, is ambitious,
hardworking and observant. He leads the reader into the early textiles
mills of the Blackstone Valley, Rhode island; into the printing
and editorial offices of Worcester, Massachusetts. He shares his
first hand views of national politics as his career turns from
manual labor to journalism and labor relations in Lowell,
Massachusetts. Finally there is life in Washington, DC, where he
worked for the Government Printing Office. for almost 50 years. |
| This book offers an intimate glimpse into 19th century and
early 20th century family and social life, politics, and
culture in New England and then in Washington, all told from the
point of view of one who lived it. |
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| AFGS price of this book is $9.95 plus shipping |
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| Heritage of Peace - Land of
Hope and Glory |
| Over 250 pages |
| Webmaster Comment: I truly enjoyed the book as it
provided a snap shot in time. Showing what our ancestor may have
expected as they came to this country and what they actually
experienced. |
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