Founded On Stone - Tales Of Early Parry Sound District by Andrew Hind

$25.00
Uncover the buried stories of Parry Sound District’s pastThe soul-soothing beauty of cottages looking out upon placid lakes often overshadows the many hardships faced by those who settled Parry Sound District and laid its foundations. Parry Sound’s early years were filled with more tales of determination and drama than there are trilliums in a spring-time forest, each one a stepping-stone to building the vacation destination enjoyed by so many today. Meet the Burk family, who founded not one community, but two. Discover the story behind the weathered Swords general store – and learn about the community it once served. Visit the Spence Hotel, the sole remaining coaching stop from the Nipissing Colonization Road. See what life was like in the countless logging camps once found throughout the region. Little remains of Byng Inlet, home at one time to one of the largest sawmills in Canada. With surprising facts and captivating tales, author Andrew Hind explore these and other lost accounts of Parry Sound’s early years.

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