As a young boy, growing up in Fort Chambly, Quebec, from time to time, I would hear stories of George Foote Foss’ (my grandfather’s) invention. At times, I would overhear these stories as my father shared the details with friends and neighbours who were visiting our home. However, the stories that I most often heard came directly from my grandfather, as we visited him frequently. I recall fondly, sitting on a footstool near his feet as he sat in his large, comfortable chair, recounting the steps he took in tinkering,…
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