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- Childhood,
- Childhood adventures,
- Small towns,
- 1950s childhood,
- 1960s childhood,
- Nova Scotia,
- Personal memoir
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Last of the Small Towns
Short Stories
by
Stewart Hyson
Last of the Small Towns: Short Stories is a charming collection of tales that recount the boyhood years of author Stewart Hyson. From gatherings in the “Indian Graveyard” through unprecedented encounters with baby chicks, here is a sentimental recounting of a range of colourful juvenile adventures experienced by a boy during a time that was poignantly more innocent than today. Hantsport, Nova Scotia, might have been a small place during the 1950s and early 1960s, but it was a veritable hive of activity in certain sectors and for certain segments of its lively population—especially through a kid’s eyes. In this memoir, Hyson invites readers to share his childish perspective of the postwar years on the streets of this little town. With a strong wash of nostalgia that characterizes his memory of his time there, Hyson shares his growing-up experiences of such preoccupations of the time as Sputnik and the widespread introduction of television. Last of the Small Towns: Short Stories is a labour of love that delivers readers back into their own childhoods, so vividly painted are its scenes. It is this energy, this devotion to subject, that are the book’s greatest strength.
"If anyone knows Stewart's sense of humour, you know this will be a great read." - Greg Marquis, Professor of History, UNBSJ
Since the late twentieth century, Hantsport, Nova Scotia, has experienced major declines in its stature and professional activity. Former industries including shipbuilding, a pulp mill, and a marine terminal that once loaded gypsum have tumbled in recent years, and Hantsport, which even lost its designation as a town, is now just a shadow of what it once was. But author Stewart Hyson holds his memory of the place dearly, and has long coveted the idea of celebrating his beloved hometown with a collection of short stories. It took retirement until he could find the time to devote to the project. Hyson, who today lives in Saint John, New Brunswick, loves to read and still counts many of his childhood books among his most prized possessions. He was a professor of political science for much of his professional life, and has published several academic conference papers and articles. He has also worked as an academic editor.
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