Author: Paul Langan
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1778128939
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
WWI was raging and our Canadian boys were fighting and dying overseas. On February 3rd, 1916, our Parliament building in Ottawa burned to the ground under suspicious circumstances. On February 6th, 1916, the A.B. Jardine Munitions Factory in Hespeler, Ontario was destroyed by fire. Was the fire set by German spies? Paul Langan weaves a creative non-fiction short story based on the facts uncovered that fateful day in Hespeler. (4000 words)
Sabotage in Hespeler
Author: Paul Langan
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1778128939
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
WWI was raging and our Canadian boys were fighting and dying overseas. On February 3rd, 1916, our Parliament building in Ottawa burned to the ground under suspicious circumstances. On February 6th, 1916, the A.B. Jardine Munitions Factory in Hespeler, Ontario was destroyed by fire. Was the fire set by German spies? Paul Langan weaves a creative non-fiction short story based on the facts uncovered that fateful day in Hespeler. (4000 words)
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1778128939
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
WWI was raging and our Canadian boys were fighting and dying overseas. On February 3rd, 1916, our Parliament building in Ottawa burned to the ground under suspicious circumstances. On February 6th, 1916, the A.B. Jardine Munitions Factory in Hespeler, Ontario was destroyed by fire. Was the fire set by German spies? Paul Langan weaves a creative non-fiction short story based on the facts uncovered that fateful day in Hespeler. (4000 words)
Hespeler's Hidden Secret: The Coombe Home 1905-1947
Author: Paul Langan
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829154
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The Coombe was a home in Hespeler, Ontario. From 1905-1913, Smyly Homes in Dublin Ireland sent children to Canada for a better life. After a short period at the Coombe they were shipped out to the farms or homes to work and live. From 1913- 1947, the Children's Aid Society ran the home. It was also used as a temporary detention centre. This book captures not only the history of the Coombe but also stories of the children who lived there. The experiences of the kids range from being treated like members of the family to situations of abuse. This book will stay in your memory for years to come.
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829154
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The Coombe was a home in Hespeler, Ontario. From 1905-1913, Smyly Homes in Dublin Ireland sent children to Canada for a better life. After a short period at the Coombe they were shipped out to the farms or homes to work and live. From 1913- 1947, the Children's Aid Society ran the home. It was also used as a temporary detention centre. This book captures not only the history of the Coombe but also stories of the children who lived there. The experiences of the kids range from being treated like members of the family to situations of abuse. This book will stay in your memory for years to come.
The History of The Brothers-In-Law: 1963-1970 - From Windsor, Ontario
Author: Paul Langan
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829308
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Windsor Ontario's The Brother-In-Law folk group performed from 1963 to 1970. The group originally consisted of police officers. Their first album sold over 240,000 copies. This booklet looks back at their career with interviews with original members Alec Somerville and Larry Reaume.
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829308
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Windsor Ontario's The Brother-In-Law folk group performed from 1963 to 1970. The group originally consisted of police officers. Their first album sold over 240,000 copies. This booklet looks back at their career with interviews with original members Alec Somerville and Larry Reaume.
Idylwild Park: The Forgotten Paradise 1895-1919 (in colour)
Author: Paul Langan
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829235
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
Idylwild Park was located between Preston and Hespeler, Ontario along the Galt, Preston, Hespeler Electric Railway line. It has been over a century since it was in operation, and there is no trace of its existence now. Yet, people are intrigued to learn more about it. This booklet, for the first time, collects all the information on Idylwild Park including photos, articles, postcards, interviews and maps. The rare 1896 railway map confirms the location of the park. The edition of this booklet is in colour.
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829235
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
Idylwild Park was located between Preston and Hespeler, Ontario along the Galt, Preston, Hespeler Electric Railway line. It has been over a century since it was in operation, and there is no trace of its existence now. Yet, people are intrigued to learn more about it. This booklet, for the first time, collects all the information on Idylwild Park including photos, articles, postcards, interviews and maps. The rare 1896 railway map confirms the location of the park. The edition of this booklet is in colour.
The True Story of the 1899 Shipwreck of the “Scotsman”:
Author: Paul Langan
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829014
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
The “Scotsman” ocean liner slammed into Belle Isle off the northern coast of Newfoundland, September 22nd, 1899 leaving 14 dead. This tragic event turned even more devastating as firemen on the crew, hired on as “scabs” in England, began a drunken rampage and robbed passengers of their belongings. Stranded in the harsh climate of Belle Isle, men, women and children fought to survive. This harrowing tale is classic in Canadian maritime history. Included are interviews with shipwreck survivors, newspaper accounts, rare photos and the official report related to the event.
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829014
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
The “Scotsman” ocean liner slammed into Belle Isle off the northern coast of Newfoundland, September 22nd, 1899 leaving 14 dead. This tragic event turned even more devastating as firemen on the crew, hired on as “scabs” in England, began a drunken rampage and robbed passengers of their belongings. Stranded in the harsh climate of Belle Isle, men, women and children fought to survive. This harrowing tale is classic in Canadian maritime history. Included are interviews with shipwreck survivors, newspaper accounts, rare photos and the official report related to the event.
Classic Hockey Stories Volume 2 - From the Golden Age of Pulp Magazines 1930s-1950s
Author: Paul Langan
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829340
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Volume 2 of Classic Hockey Stories features 9 more classic hockey pulp stories, novelettes including: Rookie Came Back, High Stick Bad Man and Goalie Means Guts by Duane Yarnell. The Phantom of the Blue by Joe Gregg, Tiger of the Rink by John Wilson, Blood for Goals by John Wilson, The Quick and the Dead by William J. O'Sullivan, How to Play Hockey like 1922 by Alfred Winsor, Crazy Blades by John Prescott. Plus a bonus pulp comic - B Turk Broda – Prize Winning Goalie
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829340
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Volume 2 of Classic Hockey Stories features 9 more classic hockey pulp stories, novelettes including: Rookie Came Back, High Stick Bad Man and Goalie Means Guts by Duane Yarnell. The Phantom of the Blue by Joe Gregg, Tiger of the Rink by John Wilson, Blood for Goals by John Wilson, The Quick and the Dead by William J. O'Sullivan, How to Play Hockey like 1922 by Alfred Winsor, Crazy Blades by John Prescott. Plus a bonus pulp comic - B Turk Broda – Prize Winning Goalie
The History of Fisher Mills and Beaverdale, Ontario
Author: Paul Langan
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1777864348
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
The historical communities of Fisher Mills and Beaverdale, Ontario just outside of Cambridge, Ontario have largely been forgotten until now. Author Paul Langan researched the areas and have brought them back to life. Included in the book are chapters on: Early History of Fisher Mills,The Mill, Dam & Pond, Edward Snyder & Snyder’s Potato Chips,Two Hotels, Stager General Store, M&S Potatoes, Significant Homes of Fisher Mills, Maple Grove School, Zion United Church & Cemetery Fact Sheet, The 1829 Samuel Bechtel Meetinghouse, School & Burial Ground, Squire Ellis, Daniel Beaver,Ed Ratcliffe, The Homes of Beaverdale,Hockey in Beaverdale,Wanner Mennonite Church & Cemetery Fact Sheet and the Wanner Woods & Trail. Interviews, rare maps and photos!
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1777864348
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
The historical communities of Fisher Mills and Beaverdale, Ontario just outside of Cambridge, Ontario have largely been forgotten until now. Author Paul Langan researched the areas and have brought them back to life. Included in the book are chapters on: Early History of Fisher Mills,The Mill, Dam & Pond, Edward Snyder & Snyder’s Potato Chips,Two Hotels, Stager General Store, M&S Potatoes, Significant Homes of Fisher Mills, Maple Grove School, Zion United Church & Cemetery Fact Sheet, The 1829 Samuel Bechtel Meetinghouse, School & Burial Ground, Squire Ellis, Daniel Beaver,Ed Ratcliffe, The Homes of Beaverdale,Hockey in Beaverdale,Wanner Mennonite Church & Cemetery Fact Sheet and the Wanner Woods & Trail. Interviews, rare maps and photos!
The Fisted Fate: A Tale of the Preston-Guelph Stagecoach
Author: Paul Langan
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829464
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
In 1849, the stagecoach ran between Preston, through Vance's Corners, Fisher Mills on to Guelph. Flynn Doyle and the other passengers had no way of predicting what would happen. It should have been just another routine run, instead it turned into tale that will not soon be forgotten.
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829464
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
In 1849, the stagecoach ran between Preston, through Vance's Corners, Fisher Mills on to Guelph. Flynn Doyle and the other passengers had no way of predicting what would happen. It should have been just another routine run, instead it turned into tale that will not soon be forgotten.
The Canadian Brucellosis Incident
Author: Paul Langan
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829049
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A thrilling short story by Paul Langan. He recounts an event based on his time working for the federal government in Canada. A freezer full of brucella cultures, left over from the 1940's - 50's biological weapons development in Canada, was shipped from Saskatoon to Lethbridge. What happened that night in 1995 has never been told until now.
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829049
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A thrilling short story by Paul Langan. He recounts an event based on his time working for the federal government in Canada. A freezer full of brucella cultures, left over from the 1940's - 50's biological weapons development in Canada, was shipped from Saskatoon to Lethbridge. What happened that night in 1995 has never been told until now.
The Four Artists of Hespeler
Author: Paul Langan
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829286
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Now part of Cambridge, Ontario, the village of Hespeler has produced some amazing artists. Renowned Canadian painter Frank Panabaker is well-known to art fans. He was born in Hespeler and started his long career there. Less known is the work of Vera Rosenberger. She was a teacher for over 40 years and retired in 1960. People still remember the elaborate works of art she effortlessly drew on the chalkboard. Shirley (Cox) Brent, was the first artist to capture the essence of the community of her beloved hometown Hespeler. Debbie Ellis, continues today in the spirit of Shirley and Vera, prolifically producing drawings and paintings of Hespeler and the surrounding area. For the first time, these four artists’ biographies and a selection of their works are brought together in this book..
Publisher: Paul Langan
ISBN: 1998829286
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Now part of Cambridge, Ontario, the village of Hespeler has produced some amazing artists. Renowned Canadian painter Frank Panabaker is well-known to art fans. He was born in Hespeler and started his long career there. Less known is the work of Vera Rosenberger. She was a teacher for over 40 years and retired in 1960. People still remember the elaborate works of art she effortlessly drew on the chalkboard. Shirley (Cox) Brent, was the first artist to capture the essence of the community of her beloved hometown Hespeler. Debbie Ellis, continues today in the spirit of Shirley and Vera, prolifically producing drawings and paintings of Hespeler and the surrounding area. For the first time, these four artists’ biographies and a selection of their works are brought together in this book..