ABOUT ANDRE et al.

One man, two centuries, in America's last continental frontier. Adapting to a new language during the early years of the family featured in this novel proved to be more difficult for adults than for their children who had the benefit of formal in-class schooling. The similarity of two cultures, French Canadian and northern Maine Americans, made for a seamless transition as only a river separated the two for miles as it meandered through the region.

Members of large families migrating volunta...