Bethune: The Montreal Years - Softcover
Three of Norman Bethune's close Montreal friends and associates from the Thirties collaborated to write this informal portrait of Bethune during a critical and fascinating period of his life.
Soon after Bethune's 1928 return from the United States to Canada, Montreal fell into the grip of the Depression. His research soon showed a correlation between worsening economic conditions and an increase in the number of tuberculosis victims in the city. Like many other intellectuals and professionals, he was drawn towards the political left as he tried to understand the basis for the economic crisis. These experiences led him to Russia, to Spain and finally to China, each journey strengthening his growing political convictions.
The authors of Bethune: The Montreal Years were all involved with Norman Bethune and his work during this period. Each provides a unique personal portrait of Bethune, his friends and his work, and together they convey their great affection and respect for this distinguished Canadian.
Soon after Bethune's 1928 return from the United States to Canada, Montreal fell into the grip of the Depression. His research soon showed a correlation between worsening economic conditions and an increase in the number of tuberculosis victims in the city. Like many other intellectuals and professionals, he was drawn towards the political left as he tried to understand the basis for the economic crisis. These experiences led him to Russia, to Spain and finally to China, each journey strengthening his growing political convictions.
The authors of Bethune: The Montreal Years were all involved with Norman Bethune and his work during this period. Each provides a unique personal portrait of Bethune, his friends and his work, and together they convey their great affection and respect for this distinguished Canadian.
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About the Author:
WENDELL MacLEOD was involved with Norman Bethune and his work.
STANLEY RYERSON was a university lecturer and secretary of the Quebec Communist party.
LIBBIE PARK has also written The Power and the Money.
Review:
STANLEY RYERSON was a university lecturer and secretary of the Quebec Communist party.
LIBBIE PARK has also written The Power and the Money.
"The authors' reminiscences add a new dimension to Bethune's life and career in Montreal...." (William French Globe and Mail)
"full of insights available only to those who have had contact with a famous figure" (Montreal Gazette)
"full of insights available only to those who have had contact with a famous figure" (Montreal Gazette)
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- PublisherLorimer
- Publication date1978
- ISBN 10 0888622139
- ISBN 13 9780888622136
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages168
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