William Humber's Bowmanville: A Small Town at the Edge is an
extraordinarily detailed, often affectionate and occasionally
critical account of a modern small town on the edge of a rapidly
expanding metropolitan region. The book recounts stories from the
time of Charles Bowman, the potential ambition of railroads from
Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay, the legacy of grand pianos found in
every corner of the world and the fateful decision of a rural
businessman which gave General Motors to another community.
A treat for small-town enthusiasts, urban designers and
community activists, Humber's book provides a fresh look at the
present life of small towns and how their character can be
recreated in future decision making.
"When I first started broadcasting baseball, I read everything
and anything related to the game. I kept encountering the name
William Humber. When I finally met him in person I understood his
passion and love for and knowledge of the game is indeed genuine.
That passion obviously extends beyond baseball and is evident in
his writing on his adopted hometown of Bowmanville, Ontario."
- Brian Williams, CBC television sports announcer
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