The Town of Orangeville has a colourful, exciting past -- a
history being documented in book form for the first time. From the
early days of the Irish pioneers escaping the political problems of
Ireland to the present influx of new residents fleeing the
pressures of cities, Orangeville has been a town that has adapted
well to change, always ready for new ideas. The strength of the
community has been the people who have chosen to live there and who
have left us interesting traces of their lives and the times. Much
of the material used to research this book comes from newspapers,
diaries, letters and other first-person documents, and archival
photographs. Wherever possible, original quotes and stories in the
language of the residents of the town appear throughout this
history.
The story of Orangeville and its surrounding area starts with
the story of the Credit River, which rises within the town limits
and maintains its presence as the town enters the 21st century.
Brimming with stories never before heard, the pages are filled with
humour, sadness and the range of emotions characteristic of a small
Ontario town. For some the book will awaken memories; for others,
it will introduce them to the community where they have chosen to
live.
General
Imprint: |
Natural Heritage Books
|
Country of origin: |
Canada |
Release date: |
2007 |
First published: |
November 2006 |
Authors: |
Wayne Townsend
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
296 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-897045-18-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
General
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LSN: |
1-897045-18-2 |
Barcode: |
9781897045183 |
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