# The Mammoth Cheese and Cheese Factories explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by James McIntyre.

## What happens

This chapter celebrates the creation of a mammoth cheese in Oxford County, highlighting the key contributors such as the Noxon brothers, Robert Facey, and the late Daniel Pheisan. It also discusses the growth of cheese factories and the dairy industry in the region, noting the Western and Eastern Cheese Districts.

## Themes in this chapter

### Agriculture and Rural Economy

The chapter details the dairy industry's growth, including cheese factories and the production of a mammoth cheese, reflecting the agricultural economy of the region.

### Local Patriotism and Regional Pride

The mammoth cheese is a source of local pride, with contributors like the Noxon brothers and Robert Facey celebrated for their roles in this achievement.

## Character check-ins

### Daniel Pheisan

Took a deep interest in the great cheese and promoted cheese factories; became wealthy and died in Woodstock.

### Robert Fleming Gourley

Mentioned as Robert Facey, the cheesemaker at Mr. Harris's Factory when the big cheese was made.

## Key lines

> Among the first who took stock in The mammoth cheese, 32 were Bros. Noxon; They made the great hoop and the screw, And the strong truck which the mighty drew.

The Noxon brothers were among the first investors in the mammoth cheese, constructing the hoop, screw, and truck used to handle it.

_Highlights the Noxon brothers' contribution to the cheese's physical production._

> In dairy progress we do trace the Mammoth curd to Robert Facey; His perseverence all do honor, The Harrietsville Factory owner.

Robert Facey, owner of the Harrietsville Factory, is credited with the mammoth curd and praised for his perseverance.

_Emphasizes Robert Facey's role in the dairy industry._

> The late Daniel Pheisan took a deep interest in the great cheese, and in promoting cheese factories, he became wealthy and died in Woodstock.

Daniel Pheisan was deeply involved in the mammoth cheese and the promotion of cheese factories, amassing wealth before his death in Woodstock.

_Notes Daniel Pheisan's financial success and support for cheese factories._

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