Bill Freeman

Bill Freeman is an award-winning author who has written historical fiction for young adults, film scripts, documentaries, theatrical plays, educational videos, and non-fiction books. He specializes in writing about Canada and the Canadian experience.

In the 1960s and '70s Bill lived, worked, and studied in Hamilton. The play Glory Days is part of his exploration of the life of the city and its fascinating history. Bill is perhaps best known as the author of novels for young adults set in Canada in the latter part of the nineteenth century called the Bains Series. He is also well known for his books of popular history. His most recent work, Hamilton: A Peopleâ??s History, surveys the cityâ??s often turbulent history. Many of his books have received high critical acclaim and a number of awards. In recent years Bill has worked in the film industry as a writer and historical consultant. He has been on the creative team of many film projects as writer, narrator, and consultant. The projects include a science series for high school students and Mighty Machines II, a made-for-television project for preschool children. Bill Freeman lives on Toronto Island with his partner Paulette.

Books by Bill Freeman

Democracy Rising

Their Town

The New Urban Agenda

Casa Loma

Hamilton: A People's History

Glory Days

Hamilton: A People's History

Hamilton

Ambush in the Foothills

Sioux Winter

A Magical Place

Prairie Fire !

Prairie Fire!

The Last Voyage of the Scotian

Danger on the Tracks

Harbour Thieves

Trouble at Lachine Mill

1005: Political Life in a Union

1005: Political Life in a Union Local

First Spring on the Grand Banks

Cedric and the North End Kids

Shantymen of Cache Lake