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Exploring the historical roots of Owen Sound, this book delves into the 1840 meeting between surveyor Charles Rankin and land agent John Telfer, highlighting the area's Native Peoples and pioneer settlement. It chronicles the city's evolution, driven by Georgian Bay's marine commerce and the arrival of the railway, which spurred industrial growth. Through engaging stories of notable figures, entrepreneurs, and local rivalries, the narrative illustrates how the community faced adversity and transformed it into prosperity, offering a rich portrait of Owen Sound's past and present.
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Owen Sound, Paul White
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Owen Sound
- Subtitle
- The Port City
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul White
- Publisher
- Dundurn
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9781896219233
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Exploring the historical roots of Owen Sound, this book delves into the 1840 meeting between surveyor Charles Rankin and land agent John Telfer, highlighting the area's Native Peoples and pioneer settlement. It chronicles the city's evolution, driven by Georgian Bay's marine commerce and the arrival of the railway, which spurred industrial growth. Through engaging stories of notable figures, entrepreneurs, and local rivalries, the narrative illustrates how the community faced adversity and transformed it into prosperity, offering a rich portrait of Owen Sound's past and present.