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The Rapids

The Rapids

Alan Sullivan

The Rapids, written by Alan Sullivan in the early 20th century, is a novel set in St. Marys, Ontario, focusing on Robert Fisher Clark, a determined man with ambitious plans to revitalize the town through industrial development. As he engages with local citizens and proposes to harness the power of nearby rapids, the community grapples with skepticism and hope regarding his vision for their future. This work highlights the themes of frontier life and the socio-economic transformation of Canadian society during a pivotal era.

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A novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Robert Fisher Clark, a determined and self-assured m...

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The Rapids is a 1922 American-Canadian silent drama film directed by David Hartford and starring Mary Astor, Harry T. Mo...

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For too long the history of Canadian society has been hidden in secondhand bookstores, the dark corners of library stack...

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