Book description
The Lake Erie shoreline has born witness to some of Ontario's
earliest history, yet remains largely unspoiled. Much of the area's
natural features - the wetlands, the Carolinian forests - and its
built heritage - fishing ports and military ramparts - provide much of
interest for vistors to the region.
Ron Brown has traversed this most southern coast line in Ontario,
fleshing out forgotten stories of the past, from accounts of the
world's largest freshwater fishing fleet, War of 1812 skirmishes,
links with the Underground Railroad, forgotten outposts and canals,
the introduction of wineries, and the legacy of the many appealing
towns and villages that hug the shoreline.
Ron Brown has published many books including Back Roads of
Ontario, Toronto's Lost Villages, and Ontario's Ghost
Town Heritage. He is a member of the Travel Media Association of
Canada and chaired The Writers' Union of Canada. He lives in Toronto.
