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Unyielding Spirits
First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Small-town Heroes
"In 1993 psychologist and journalist Hank Davis undertook a journey exploring the atmosphere and culture of both minor league baseball and the small towns that embrace it. Davis shows us the warmth, quirkiness, and desperate energy of minor league ball, from encounters with future stars to those who would never make it to the "show"; from the kids selling Cracker Jacks outside the park to the aging coaches who persevere out of sheer love for the game. As Davis says, "the minor leagues are full of stories," and he tells some of the best of them here. A new afterward by the author discusses where the minor league players are now."--BOOK JACKET.
The Welland Canals and Their Communities
An examination of the role and contributions of the four Welland Canals to the development of Niagara Peninsula communities.
The Canada Farmer
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Meaningful Pasts
In Meaningful Pasts, Russell Johnston and Michael Ripmeester explore two strands of identity-making among residents of the Niagara region in Ontario, Canada. First, they describe the region’s official narratives, most of which celebrate the achievements of white settlers with a mix of storytelling, rituals, and monuments. Despite their presence in local lore and landmarks, these official narratives did not resonate with the nearly one thousand residents who participated in five surveys conducted over eleven years. Instead, participants drew on contemporary people, places, and events. Second, the authors explore the emergence of Niagara’s wine industry as a heritage narrative. The book sh...
Annual Report
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