Uncover the captivating history of Quebec City's Morrin Centre.This book explores the intertwined stories of the Quebec Gaol, Morrin College, and the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, revealing their impact on the city's cultural and social evolution.
From the prison cells to the college classrooms, discover forgotten characters and pivotal moments. Learn about Philippe Aubert de Gasp?'s time in jail, Morrin College's progressive stance on women's education, and the Literary and Historical Society's role in establishing Canada's National Archives. A must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Quebec's rich heritage.
"This book is creative nonfiction/cultural history at its best. The illustrations are excellent and well reproduced. The appearance of the work is attractive. The notes and references are copious. Here is a world in a sense - a Quebec City that has enriched its present time by the preservation and adaptation of its past inheritance." —Sandra Stock,Quebec Heritage News
Louisa Blairis a writer, editor and translator. Author ofThe Anglos: The Hidden Face of Quebec City 1608-1850, she lives in Quebec City where she was born.Patrick Donovanis a doctoral student in history at Université Laval. He played an instrumental role in the restoration and establishment of the Morrin Centre from 2004 to 2009, including a brief stint as Executive Director. He lives in Montreal.Donald Fysonis a professor at Université Laval, specializing in the history of Quebec and Canada. He has published extensively on the history of crime, justice, and the law.
No book has ever appered in English with such a fascinating story of 19th century life in Quebec City, be it among the prisoners or among the upstanding bourgeois families.
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