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Book SynopsisOne hundred and fifty years ago, on the 10th of February 1841, Upper and Lower Canada (present day Ontario and Quebec) united to form the Province of Canada. In Full of Hope and Promise, Eric Ross paints a vivid picture of everyday life in the Canadas during this portentous year.
Trade Review"evocative ... a vivid geographical portrayal ... Gently woven together descriptions, rich in detail, give a fresh impression of life in the Canadas in 1841 ... this is where Ross' craftsmanship as a writer is so important ... [his] approach and methodology are highly distinctive ... [his] scholarship is comprehensive, careful, and impeccable ... Readers will gain a full, new perception of what life was like in the Canadas." John Warkentin, Department of Geography, York University. "Ross has put together a rich description of the Canadas at a critical time in their history. [His] writing is direct, illuminating, and evocative. The major dualisms of the time, French versus English societies on the one hand, and Old versus New World societies on the other, are masterfully presented. The selection and liberal use of contemporary illustrations is a major contribution." R.L. Gentilcore, Department of Geography, McMaster University.
