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The conflict about Niagara Falls and its potential for providing electricity was probably the first environmental battle fought in our country. The author, who grew up in Buffalo, NY, was no doubt well aware of the details surrounding this event making this an awesome read from an author who knew so much about it all.
To create a story centered in this historical period with characters who could well have lived along with those who did makes this tale quite believable and fascinating. I liked the fictional characters and admired some of those who lived through these tumultuous times. The very real political battles and the power that moneyed individuals wielded was certainly acute. As a result the author notes that even today 50 percent of the water is diverted to create electricity and 75 percent during the night and winter. It is all together too much I fear but that's what happened.
The tale revolves around Tom Sinclair, an engineer responsible for much of what transpired. He is a fictional character whose beliefs and actions were ridiculed by many - workers, preservationists and the rich and powerful who deemed what might happen. I enjoyed the fictional story along with the true facts and events the author enfolded into this book. As it all unrolled I found myself more and more drawn into the story and unable to put it aside. What made it so fascinating was the historical people and events that were seamlessly entwined with fictional characters. I love stories like these and can't help but recommend them to others who like both historical fiction and history.
To create a story centered in this historical period with characters who could well have lived along with those who did makes this tale quite believable and fascinating. I liked the fictional characters and admired some of those who lived through these tumultuous times. The very real political battles and the power that moneyed individuals wielded was certainly acute. As a result the author notes that even today 50 percent of the water is diverted to create electricity and 75 percent during the night and winter. It is all together too much I fear but that's what happened.
The tale revolves around Tom Sinclair, an engineer responsible for much of what transpired. He is a fictional character whose beliefs and actions were ridiculed by many - workers, preservationists and the rich and powerful who deemed what might happen. I enjoyed the fictional story along with the true facts and events the author enfolded into this book. As it all unrolled I found myself more and more drawn into the story and unable to put it aside. What made it so fascinating was the historical people and events that were seamlessly entwined with fictional characters. I love stories like these and can't help but recommend them to others who like both historical fiction and history.
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