Franco-American Life and Culture in Manchester New Hampshire

by Perreault, Robert B.

• ISBN13: 9781596298972
• ISBN10: 1596298979
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-12-03
• Publisher: History Pr

Summary

A Strong Sense of Unity and tradition frames a fascinating history of Manchester, New Hampshire's Franco-American community. Author Robert B. Perreault presents this story through compelling vignettes, including the triumphant success of photographer Ulric Bourgeois, the undeniable conflict between the French and Irish immigrants and a colorful profile of book collector and author Adélard Lambert. Featuring vintage images from Perreault's private collection, this work is a stunning visual narrative of the French-Canadian contributions to local culture. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 9
Introduction and Acknowledgements	p. 11
From Québec to Manchester	p. 15
A Tale of Two Women	p. 25
Father of the Franco-American Press	p. 31
One Immigrant's View: Through the Lens of Ulric Bourgeois	p. 37
French v. Irish: Why the Beef?	p. 47
Before Peyton Place: In Search of the Real Grace Metalious	p. 61
Old Parochial School Days	p. 77
Neighborhood at a Crossroads	p. 95
Quintessential West Sider of Yesteryear	p. 107
Working with His Hands the Franco-American Way	p. 115
A New Life for an Old Favorite: The Innocent Victim	p. 121
Revisiting Eight Thousand Friends	p. 129
Bibliography	p. 135
Index	p. 139
About the Author	p. 143
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