Sabotage in Hespeler
Title | Sabotage in Hespeler PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Langan |
Publisher | Paul Langan |
Pages | 35 |
Release | 2022-03-22 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1778128939 |
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
Title | Hespeler's Hidden Secret: The Coombe Home 1905-1947 PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Langan |
Publisher | Paul Langan |
Pages | 84 |
Release | 2023-11-03 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1998829154 |
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
Title | The History of The Brothers-In-Law: 1963-1970 - From Windsor, Ontario PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Langan |
Publisher | Paul Langan |
Pages | 56 |
Release | 2023-11-03 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1998829308 |
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)
Title | Idylwild Park: The Forgotten Paradise 1895-1919 (in colour) PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Langan |
Publisher | Paul Langan |
Pages | 75 |
Release | 2023-11-03 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1998829235 |
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”:
Title | The True Story of the 1899 Shipwreck of the “Scotsman”: PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Langan |
Publisher | Paul Langan |
Pages | 71 |
Release | 2022-11-30 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1998829014 |
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
Title | Classic Hockey Stories Volume 2 - From the Golden Age of Pulp Magazines 1930s-1950s PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Langan |
Publisher | Paul Langan |
Pages | 281 |
Release | 2023-12-31 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1998829340 |
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
Title | The History of Fisher Mills and Beaverdale, Ontario PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Langan |
Publisher | Paul Langan |
Pages | 189 |
Release | 2022-11-30 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1777864348 |
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!