In the Shadow of Detroit
Gordon M. McGregor, Ford of Canada, and Motoropolis
(Author) David Roberts"Roberts intertwines McGregor's corporate, civic, and personal lives to trace his pioneering role in the automobile industry. Some themes from McGregor's career that are considered here include company growth, the technical and cultural concept of the automobile, the impact of automotive transportation, technological reliance on Detroit, parent-branch relations, the effects of border proximity, industrial and political lobbying, labor relations, secondary manufacturing, public involvement, and the Great War. In addition, Roberts probes McGregor's often-subservient relationship with the enigmatic Henry Ford and examines how McGregor drew praise and political ire in calling for regional governance in the "Border Cities" opposite Detroit. In the years before his premature death, McGregor and his company dominated and defined the growing automotive industry in Windsor-Detroit, and their story deserves to be more widely known.".
David Roberts
David Roberts was a Scottish painter and writer known for his intricate illustrations in "The Holy Land" series, depicting the Middle East in the 19th century. His detailed and realistic style brought ancient landscapes to life for readers. Roberts' work continues to inspire artists and historians alike with its vivid imagery.