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The First Jews in North America : The Extraordinary Story of the Hart Family 1760-1860
by Käthe Roth and Denis Vaugeois
Overview
Filled with original documents and vintage illustrations, this history chronicles the lives of the Hart family--a Jewish family who settled in predominantly Catholic Trois-Rivi res, Quebec, in 1761. Following Aaron Hart and his descendants for a century, this account not only bares the Jewish struggle for equality and freedom, but also delineates the contributions made by the various family members--including the passing of the Jewish Emancipation Act in 1832 and the creation of the Hart Memorial Trophy for the National Hockey League's Most Valuable Player. A fascinating and comprehensive read, this book breaks new ground in its examination of the Jewish experience in North America.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781926824093
- ISBN-10: 1926824091
- Publisher: Baraka Books
- Publish Date: June 2012
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
- Page Count: 360
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