History of Belfast in the 20th century

by Jay Davis

red hardcover with gilt lettering

561 pages, Unknown Binding

Published January 1, 2002

About the author

Born in St. Louis, MO, Jay Davis has spent his entire life immersed in books-as a reader, writer, editor, bookstore clerk and publisher's representative. He was part of the rep team that launched Tor Books in 1981. After co-authoring two best-selling novels--the recently optioned Sins of the Flesh and the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Bring on the Night--he turned his literary efforts to suspense novels with a spiritual flavor. Parting the Veil, the first of a loosely-connected trilogy, was written in St. Louis, Seattle and Reno, which provide the trilogy's primary settings. The author currently lives in Reno, NV.

Reviews

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting. Having grown up in area in the seventies and eighties it is eye opening to see just how desperate the times were economically. I knew this, I lived it, but I’m not sure I ever understood my family was in the majority or at least more than I assumed.

A strong description of the events of the twentieth century. I found it particularly interesting the stories of the repeated labor battles. They never really stuck, employers held firm, and the employees simply did not have the resources to hold out long enough to make a difference and win. Worse yet, and an indictment of the Maine economy as a whole some employers at the first labor challenge would move their business to another town. Grim. Many of my family members worked in those industries, I wish I had been old enough or cognizant enough to gain information first hand when they were still around