1005: Political Life in a Union
- Publisher
- James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Jan 1982
- Category
- Democracy, Labor
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780888625502
- Publish Date
- Jan 1982
- List Price
- $14.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781552770436
- Publish Date
- Feb 2008
- List Price
- $45.00
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About the author
Bill Freeman is an award-winning author who has written historical fiction for young adults, film scripts, documentaries, theatrical plays, educational videos, and non-fiction books. He specializes in writing about Canada and the Canadian experience.
In the 1960s and '70s Bill lived, worked, and studied in Hamilton. The play Glory Days is part of his exploration of the life of the city and its fascinating history. Bill is perhaps best known as the author of novels for young adults set in Canada in the latter part of the nineteenth century called the Bains Series. He is also well known for his books of popular history. His most recent work, Hamilton: A Peopleâ??s History, surveys the cityâ??s often turbulent history. Many of his books have received high critical acclaim and a number of awards. In recent years Bill has worked in the film industry as a writer and historical consultant. He has been on the creative team of many film projects as writer, narrator, and consultant. The projects include a science series for high school students and Mighty Machines II, a made-for-television project for preschool children. Bill Freeman lives on Toronto Island with his partner Paulette.
