The Molsons (eBook)

Their Lives and Times: 1780-2000

Karen Molson (Autor)

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2012 | eBook
384 Seiten
Firefly Books (Verlag)
978-1-77088-080-1 (ISBN)

Infos

This is the true story of a remarkable family as told by a direct descendant of John Molson. Through generations, we follow their saga. We see the Molsons cope with change and opportunity in business, and we watch them deal with personal triumphs, private tragedies, and the everyday aspects of life. The first Molson arrived in Montreal in 1782 from England, with little money but a single-minded ambition. Working hard, with a belief in the future of his adopted land, John Molson established a small brewery in Montreal and put his heart and soul into the business. Over the next 200 years the Molsons expanded the brewery again and again. The founder's drive and ability was passed on to his sons, grandsons, and future generations. The family established a bank and a steamship line, recognizing that as the young country grew, opportunities would grow with it. They became a major force in politics, sports (the Montreal Canadiens
hockey team), and philanthropy. And they witnessed history, both through privileged eyes and as everyday participants. They were involved in the young nation's achievements, and in its rebellions, wars, and epidemics. Much more than a business history, The Molsons: Their Lives and Times is rich in details. It chronicles the many changes over two turbulent centuries of Canadian history, bringing familiar and unfamiliar events to life with warmth, drama, and emotion. Featuring dozens of never-before published photos and drawing on diaries, letters, and contemporary materials, the author illuminates this powerful, extraordinary family from a unique perspective and tells its story with surprising candor.

Inhalt

Family Tree Preface Introduction Aweighing Anchor The Log Brewery Forty Bushels of Barley Sarah's Story An Honest Brew Family Business Dancing Shoes for Johnny Steamships Prosperity and Power Duel in Montreal Molson's "Madness" Ten Years in Kingston Rumours in the Boardroom "A Toast, Your Excellency" The Patriarch Passes On Rebellion Thomas Builds a Church Saltwater Summers Silk Hats, Satin Garters From Beerage to Peerage Confederation Childbed Fever Yachting Days McGill Welcomes Women Quintessential Gentlemen Secrets and Sorrow Mr. Fred For King and Country
A Knockout Blow Temperance Brews Tradition and Innovation The Great Depression Flying Lessons Hockey Night in Canada Heirs to an Empire Bibliography

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.8.2012
• Zusatzinfo: 32 pages of full color and black and white photographs, bibliography
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 180 x 180 mm
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Wirtschaft
• ISBN-10: 1-77088-080-1 / 1770880801
• ISBN-13: 978-1-77088-080-1 / 9781770880801