The definitive history on the early history of Bergeytown, New Hope, and Hespeler, Ontario by Winfield Brewster. Featuring the following booklets:J. Hespeler, New Hope C.W. - 1951The Floodgate: Random Writings of Our Ain Folk - 1952Hespeler Yarns - 1953La Rue de Commerce; Queen St. Hespeler, Ontario, - 1954plusThe Short History of Hespeler Public Schooland rare Maps and PhotosCompiled by Paul Langan

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 shi...

Reprint of a book released in 2000 detailing the major flaws in the proposed Highway 7 plan between Kitchener and Guelph, Ontario.

The definitive book on the tragic CP Rail Crash May 2nd, 1956, in Galt, Ontario (now Cambridge). William Palmer and Tommy Watson lost their lives in the crash. Interviews with 4 members of the train crews that were there that day. Sixty-four years later people are still haunted by the images of that fateful day. Includes the full Inquest, photos and interviews with Ken Shillington, William Hopkins, Ron Westworth and George Nutkins.

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)

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...

Take a rare journey back in time to when dime novels and pulp magazines were popular. This is a one of kind book from the golden era of sports pulps. Here are the stories/novelettes/authors in this pulp hockey book. Blazing Blades - Barry Kevin, Blonde Bullet (novelette) - Giles A Lutz, Charge of the Ice Brigade (rink novel) - Joe Archibald,Double-Backed Puckster - Ralph Powers, Hockey Horoscope 1938 NHL Season - Jack Kofoed, Pardon My Puck - T W Ford, Pucksters on the Prod - Mac Da...

Before the railway arrived, Lowell's Stagecoach moved people between Preston and Guelph. The route went through Preston to Westcott’s Corner, Vance's Corners, north through Beaverdale, to Fisher Mills, and on to Guelph.One day in 1849, in a rage, Donny McDonnel held up the stagecoach. For passenger and pugilist Flynn Doyle, his life would change forever.A short story by Canadian author and historian Paul Langan.

John J. Langan of Sarnia, Ontario owned land in Alberta in the 1920s and 30s near Viking and Vegreville. Letters were recently discovered with correspondence between men trying to farm and/or buy the land from Mr. Langan. Includes government correspondence over the lack of tax payments. An interesting snapshot of our early history.

"A bold challenge to one of Christianity's most divisive doctrines"For nearly 500 years, the Catholic doctrine of purgatory has shaped the faith and fears of millions. But what if this teaching—used to control believers through guilt and terror—has no biblical foundation whatsoever?Canadian author and historian Paul Langan delivers a devastating critique of purgatory in this concise yet comprehensive examination. Drawing from careful biblic...

This is the 2nd booklet in a three-part series looking back at the career of Windsor Ontario's legendary The Chantones vocal group.The History of The Chantones - Part 2 - Jack Scott and more success - 1958-1961, details the group recording with Jack Scott and their own records and extensive touring.Part 1- The Early Years - 1954-1957, covers the quartet from their beginnings to the release of their #1 Canadian hit record "Ann Marie".Part 3 - The Folk Trio Years - 19...

In 1959, The Royal Canadian Air Force released a series of booklets on hockey titled, Beginning Hockey, How to Play Better Hockey and Coach's Manual.They included skill development,instruction and drills for the player and coach. These booklets are being reprinted in their entirety for the first time in half a century.Go "old school" and read this book. Learn how hockey was played and taught in 1959. - Paul Langan