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Forty years in the forest : reminiscences from the pen of a backwoodsman (1820-1868) : a vivid account of pioneer days in early Ontario ...
by Richard Rorke ; edited and with a general introduction by Phyllis Knight Armstrong ; preface to the Tecumseth years by Allan Anderson 

 

ISBN 0969136757

Forty Years in the Forest                         $17.00

This is a companion volume to Euphrasia Vol. I. It contains information on the local schools as well as the 1901 census. There are also maps of the township and small acreage listings for the years of 1906, 1916, 1926, 1935, 1946, 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986 and 1993. There are numerous photographs, but no index.

Order volume 1 & 2 and pay $60.00 for both

Euphrasia History Book #2                     $32.00

The Boothville History Society. 2001.

This is a treasure trove of photos, stories and family history about the people who lived in school sections 2, 8, 12, 7 of Proton Township and 14 of Egremont Township. The lots and concessions are listed for each original survey with every attempt to list previous and current owners up to 1999.

Bethel to Boothville                                    $45.00

Edited by Katie Harrison.

This book is a treasure album of photos, memories and articles about Priceville and its mail routes including the settlements of Bunessan, The Glen, Scotchtown, Glenelg Centre, Pomona, Topcliff, Old Durham Road and Six Corners.  It contains sections on schools, churches and cemeteries, military, recreation, and reunions. There are numerous black and white photographs and an 18-page index.

 

The Osprey Historical Society. 2000.

A general history of Osprey Township with sections on early settlement, schools, churches, groups & organizations and its military contributions.  There are also sections outlining family histories, the settlements and sawmills of the area.

 

 

Priceville and its Roots (Routes)          $35.00

150 years of Osprey                                $55.00

Local History Publications

Celebrating and Preserving our Past

Abandoned Ontario is a collection of over 500 images of abandoned houses in Ontario. This book includes images of abandoned houses in Grey County, Simcoe County, Dufferin County and Peel Region, including Caledon, Mississauga and Brampton.  Written, photographed and designed by Bruce Brigham. 

Abandoned Ontario                                    $42.00