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The city is Buffalo at the turn of the century, and the light comes not from gas but from electricity, generated by the new power station at the thundering Niagara Falls. The power station is both a source of pride for the city, on the verge of the Pan-American Exposition, and an explosive political issue for those who fear that the falls will be devastated. At the center of this massive but lightly written saga is Louisa Barrett, headmistress of the Mac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More