Torquil Productions, 2005

ISBN 0-9730850-5-3 comb-bound softcover

Includes anecdotes and tales never before published tracing the stories of immigrants from the Isle of Lewis to settlements in Quebec and Ontario. Includes reprints of old photographs. See also The Silent Ones CD.

Bruce County students

The Brucedale Press 1997

ISBN 978-1-896922-05-8 30p saddlestitched

Winning poems on the theme "fun" from a contest in conjunction with Port Elgin’s Pumpkinfest.

Moose Hide Books, 2006

ISBN 1-89450-53-0 170p softcover

A short-story collection

Mann, Donna

The Brucedale Press, 2007

ISBN 978-1-896922-37-9 130p softcover

The childhood of Agnes Macphail, Canada’s first female MP as she shows the characteristics that stood her in good stead in political life. Written for readers 10-15, enjoyed by adults. Finalist in The Word Guild new creative non-fiction category.

Bartley, Allan

Bruce County Historical Society, 1990

50 p softcover

The life of Alexander McNeill, a Member of Parliament under the leadership of John A. Macdonald 1882-1901, and his efforts to help his constituents on the Bruce Peninsula. Includes b&w photos.

Stewart, Wm. D., editor

The Teeswater Culross Historical Committee, 2008

ISBN 978-0-9809119-0-9 685p hardcover

An updated municipal history with land ownership data and family stories, other topical chapters.

Burnlees, Dee

Clo Mohr Press, 1992

ISBN 0969298471 34p softcover

Poetry about art, travel and friendships.

Stewart, William D.

self-published, 2003

ISBN 0-9733086-0-5 256p coil-bound

A history of the village from its first settlement to 2003, including agriculture, the discovery of natural gas, communication, businesses, organizations and sports. Many photographs.

MacKinnon, A.R.

Bruce County Historical Society 2007

ISBN 978-0-9690899-4-0 46p coil-bound

The story of a nursing sister and three brothers in the First World War.

Baptisms St. Andrew’s Church and North Bruce Church, Bruce Township 1872-1918 researched by Audrey Underwood

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 1995

ISBN 1895117097 11p softcover

Radojkovic, Jon MacCarl, Mary Tripp, drawings

The Brucedale Press, 2001

ISBN 978-1-896922-15-7 160p softcover

Describes 23 barns and 2 mills, the people who built and lived with these timber-frame structures. Glossary, many b&w photos and line drawings.

Patterson, Nancy-Lou

The Brucedale Press, 1996

ISBN 978-0-9698716-7-5 198p softcover

A novel recounting the adventures of Elizabeth and her younger brothers exploring the cliffs and paths of the Bruce Peninsula and solving an old mystery.

Hilborn, Robin with photos from Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre and others

Shoreline Beacon, 2008 36p Historical vignettes of Southampton, originally published as a newspaper supplement, later sold separately.

Pickup, Mike

The Brucedale Press, 2007

ISBN 978-1-896022-36-2 56p spiral-bound

A birder’s tour from Southampton to Tobermory highlighting 38 birding hotspots. Includes travel directions, habitat information, map, and checklist for year-round birding.

Gregg, Jim and Gregg, Kay

Bruce County Genealogical Society 1991

ISBN 1895117003 100p softcover

Gregg, Jim and Gregg, Kay

Bruce County Genealogical Society 1991

ISBN 1895117011 120p softcover, spiral-bound

Gregg, Jim and Gregg, Kay

Bruce County Genealogical Society 1991 1895117003 100 softcover, spiral-bound

Bruce County Genealogical Society

Burge, Ray

Palindrome Press, 2002

ISBN 0969880618 40p saddlestitched

Twenty-one walks on the side trails of the Bruce Trail, including several on the Bruce Peninsula. Line drawings and directions.

Ealgesham, L. and Gatis, S.

Colpoy Creek Books, 1997

ISBN 0909940831 118p softcover

The reminiscences of Wiarton’s First Lady of Fish, in her own colourful words. Based on interviews with Lindsay Eaglesham, compiled and edited by Sheila Gatis. Illusrated with photos.

Hunter, Alex

author published c1993

small, hand-bound novel set in Bruce County

Hunter, Alex

author published, 2000

first in a three-part series of novels

Fox, W. Sherwood

University of Toronto Press, 1991

ISBN 0802060072 245p softcover

A history and description of the Bruce Peninsula, including flora and fauna. Originally published 1952, revised and enlarged 1962.

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2002

ISBN 1895117879 101p spiral-bound

Census information for all Bruce County townships. Includes map showing Concessions within each. NOTE replaces previous publications of individual townships’ data.

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2002

ISBN 1895117852 214p spiral-bound

Reproduction of the original work of William W. Evans. Includes a colour map of Bruce County showing concessions.

Irwin, Shirley and Gregg, Jim

Bruce County Genealogical Society

ISBN 1895117062 33p softcover

Irwin, Shirley, and Underwood, Audrey

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 1994

ISBN 08955117089 40p softcover

can be ordered as a set

various authors

Bruce County Historical Society

ISSN 0084-8115 softcover

An annual collection of articles relating to Bruce County’s history. Published every year since 1967; volumes for 1973 and 1979 no longer available.

Judd, Anne Duke

Bruce Municipal Telephone System 1994

ISBN 0969214901 144p hardcover

History of one of Canada’s most successful municipal telephone systems from 1910 to 1994. Illustrated with black and white photographs, staff lists, and short biographies of associates.

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2000

ISBN 1-895117-94-1 21p

Reprinted from the municipal register of deaths.

Township of Bruce Historical Society

Township of Bruce Historical Society, 1986

ISBN 978-0-9691740-1-1 61p softcover

Memories of senior citizens of Bruce Township as told in interviews with Grade 8 students at Bruce Township Central School.

Bruce Township: More Families and Farms Township of Bruce Historical Society

Township of Bruce Historical Society, 1998

ISBN 978-0-9691740-3-9 72p softcover

Histories of 43 families with long residency in Bruce Township. Map and list of 1997 property owners.

Township of Bruce Historical Society

Township of Bruce Historical Society, 1998

ISBN 978-0-9691740-2-8 428p hardcover

Historical information on settling, early settlements and industries, community life, personalities and stories of more than 100 families.

Ferguson, Katharine, editor

The Brucedale Press, 1999

ISBN 978-1-896922-10-2 180p spiral-bound

Twelve sections follow the year with prose, poetry, and art relating to the natural Bruce. Family reading for Grades 5 up.

Burnlees, Dee

Clo Mohr Press, 1998

ISBN 096806731X 13p softcover

Results of a survey of 1500 Bruce and Grey children about memory problems together with gleanings on the topic, classroom experiences and three poems.

Gateman, Laura M.

William Stewart, 2006

ISBN 0-9690899-3-7 96p spiral-bound

A collection of Canadian information presented as quizzes on many themes (with answers). Can be used in a group, or to occupy travelling kids.

Hilborn, Robin

self-published, 2006 [fifth edition]

ISBN 0-9733470-8-2 44p softcover

How to adopt children from abroad. Details on 33 countries. Rules, process, cost, status, and history. An updated, complete guide for Canadian adopters.

Gateman, Laura M.

Bruce County Historical Society, 2006

ISBN 0-9690899-3-7 96p softcover

Well-illustrated book describes 29 lighthouses on this part of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Includes the history of each lighthouse, and names of the keepers. Many colour photographs.

Raper, J. Brian, editor

J. Brian Raper

26 issues/year 28p

A non-profit community newspaper published every two weeks from the Chepstow/Cargill area.

Hunter, Alex

author published, 1980

small, hand-bound mystery novel

Hunter, Alex

author published, 1968

small, hand-bound mystery novel

Hunter, Alex

author published, 1982

small, hand-bound mystery novel

Cartland, Paula

Paula Cartland, 2007

ISBN 978-0-9784727-0-2 24p saddlestitched

A Christmas story in which a young boy and a baby mouse discover that gifts come from deep inside the heart.

Each includes location maps showing the location of all cemeteries in each township, a short history and information page, picture of the cemetery, transcription of wording on stones. Larger volumes are coil-bound.

* Edgehill Cemetery, Colpoy’s Bay, Albemarle Township 2008 comb-bound

ISBN 978-1-894805-18-6 69p

Allenford (Amabel Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117186 10p softcover

ISBN 978-1-894805-21-6 2008 comb-bound

Louck’s (Amabel Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117178 6p softcover

*St. Mary’s Cemetery, Amabel

ISBN 978-1-894805-19-3 2008 comb-bound

Spring Creek (Amabel Township) 1996 1895117151 10p softcover

*Zion Cemetery, Amabel 2008

ISBN 978-1-894805-20-9 comb-bound

Arkwright (Arran Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117259 6p softcover

Christ Church Anglican ( Arran Township) 1996 ISBN 1895117267 9p softcover

Elsinore (Arran Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117275 12p softcover

Henderson (Arran Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117283 16p softcover

Hillcrest Tara (Arran Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117291

Invermay Methodist (Arran Township) 1996 ISBN 1895117313 8p softcover

Mausette Family (Arran Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117321 7p softcover

Mount Hope (Arran Township) 1996

ISBN 189511733X 10p softcover

Arran Lake (Arran Township) 1996

1895117348 [no stones]

Anglican Pioneer ( Brant Township) 1996

ISBN 189511747X 7p softcover

Brocklebank German (Brant Township) 1996 ISBN 1895117496 11p softcover

Brocklebank Methodist (Brant Township) 1996 ISBN 1895117518 5p softcover

Early German Baptist (Brant Township) 1996 ISBN 1895117593 8p softcover

Old Presbyterian (Brant Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117615 6p softcover

North Brant Presbyterian (Brant Township) 1996 ISBN 1895117658 10p softcover

Pioneer Presbyterian (Brant Township) 1996 ISBN 1895117615 10p softcover

Evangelical Brethren (Bruce Township) 1996 ISBN 1895117429 9p softcover

Glammis Pioneer (Bruce Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117445 6p softcover

Goodman (Bruce Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117410 5p softcover

Inverhuron (Bruce Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117437 5p softcover

McLean Family (Bruce Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117461 6p softcover

Port Bruce (Bruce Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117488 22p softcover

Queen Hill (Bruce Township) 1996

ISBN 189511750X 15p softcover

Smith Family (Bruce Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117526 6p softcover

Tiverton (Bruce Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117542 130p coil-bound

Willow Creek (Bruce Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117569 1p softcover

ISBN 1-894805-01-1 27p comb-bound

continued

ISBN 1-894805-02-X 67 p comb-bound

Ebenezer (Elderslie Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117402 9p softcover

Paisley Cemetery (Elderslie Township) 2005 ISBN 1-894805-07-0 45p

Jackson (Greenock Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117828 6p softcover

Greenock Methodist (Greenock Township) 1996 ISBN 18955117844 8p softcover

Campbell-Thompson (Greenock Township) 1996 ISBN 1895117801 5p softcover

Holy Trinity Cargill (Greenock Township) 1996 ISBN 1895117704 14p softcover

Mary Immaculate (new) (Greenock Township) 1996 ISBN 1895117763 17p softcover

Baptist (Greenock Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117720 48p coil-bound

Greenwood (Greenock Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117887 6p softcover

Stark Vale (Greenock Township) 2008

ISBN 978-1-894805-22-3 comb-bound

Kincardine (Kincardine Town) 1996

ISBN 1895117399 coil-bound

Brown Family (Saugeen Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117240 6p softcover

Burgoyne (Saugeen Township) 1996

ISBN 1895117208 19p softcover

Rawn Family (Saugeen Township) 1996

ISBN 0895117305 5p softcover

Southampton (new) (Southampton) 1996

ISBN 1895117216 148p coil-bound

Southampton Pioneer (Southampton/Saugeen Twp.) 1996 ISBN 1895117232 20p softcover

St. Patrick’s Pioneer (Saugeen) 1996

ISBN 1895117224 14p softcover

ISBN 1-894805-05-4 34p comb-bound

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2006

ISBN 1-894805-13-5 64p comb-bound

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2007

ISBN 978-1-894895-17-9 comb-bound

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2005

ISBN 1-894805-06-2 p comb-bound

Newly listed data that was previously published in four volumes.

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2004

ISBN 1-895117-45-3 33 p comb-bound

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2007

ISBN 978-1-894805-15-5 20p comb-bound

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2006

ISBN 1-894805-13-5 40 p comb-bound

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2006

ISBN 1-894805-11-9 16p comb-bound

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2006

ISBN 1-894805-09-7 22p comb-bound

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2005

ISBN 1-894805-10-0 11p comb-bound

Horst, Jesse

First in a two-book series.

Horst, Jesse

Second in a two-part series.

Self-published 2008

ISBN 978-0-9737495-4-0

ISBN 978-0-9737495-5-7 set 360p total

The story follows an Amish boy in Ohio and a Catholic boy in Ireland from age three to twenty. When they unexpectedly meet they realize that their differences are mostly external.

Hutchinson, Fern et al

Chesley Centennial Committee, 1980

401p hardcover

History of the Town of Chesley from the 1850s to 1980. Illustrated. size 6" x 9.5"

MacKay, Mary I.

Mary I. MacKay 2005

ISBN 0-9732089-6-6 212p softcover

This story takes readers from the adventures of a modern-day grandmother with her grandchildren back one 157 years into the lives of their pioneer ancestors who immigrated to Canada from Scotland. Brought to life with pictures and real experiences.

Paterson, Chris and McGillivray, Marion

Bruce County Historical Society, 2002

66p softcover

A history of the Bruce County Museum & Archives, since its founding in 1955. b&w photos from the archives.

Frankum, Jennifer

The Brucedale Press, 2004

ISBN 978-1-896922-28-7 64 p softcover

The poet’s second collection explores family and intergenerational relationships with sensitivity and frankness.

Gatis, Sheila, compiler

Colpoy Creek Books, 2005 [reprint]

ISBN 0-969408-8-2 72p saddlestitched

A collection of vintage postcards and photos showing the history of Colpoy’s Bay Village, memoirs of Carl Whicher and Whicher’s General Store. Includes names from the Township of Albemarle list 1880.

Wall Family History Committee

self-published, 1993

ISBN 0-9694132-4-6 236p hardcover

Stories of the families descended from Moses Wall and Ellen Greene, immigrants to Canada from Ireland; many live in Huron and Bruce counties. Numerous photographs, index, family charts.

Hunter, Alex

author published, 1990

small, hand-bound tale à la Burgess

Roberts, Wally [pseud]

Mel Lyons, 2005

ISBN 0-9736151-1-7, 176 p softcover

More short stories, from the author of Found Treasures, some based on real-life experiences.

MacKay, Mary I.

Mary I. MacKay, 2004

ISBN 0-9732080-5-8 126p saddlestitched

Sixth in a series of historical narratives about pioneer families from the Isle of Colonsay. Charles Darroch came from Prince Edward Island and found his life partner among the early settlers in the part of Saugeen Township now known as the Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area.

Horst, Jesse

Jesse Horst, 2005

ISBN 0-9737495-0-4 214p softcover

Growing up on a farm, using horses. Caring for livestock and going to school, the author tells of learning lessons and of boyhood adventures.

Proudman, Dawna

The Brucedale Press, 2005

ISBN 978-1-896922-33-1 100p softcover

Poetry arranged by themes: fire, water, earth, and air. Author is co-founder of Words Aloud Spoken Word Festival in Durham, Ontario.

Hunter, Alex

author published, 2006

small, hand-bound third in series

Knox, Linda

The Brucedale Press, 2005

ISBN 978-1-896922-30-0 140p softcover

Recollections of Doctor Mel Knox’s career as a country vet. Cover art by Kristina Maus. B&W photos from the author’s albums.

Hilts, Joseph H. (Rev.)

Bruce County Historical Society 1986

366p softcover

Memoirs of a pioneer Methodist minister who drove the Queen’s Bush for thirty years before 1893. Reprinted by BCHS

Bourgeois, Ann and Eugene Bourgeois

Martingale’s & Co., 2000

ISBN 1-56477311-6 128 p softcover

The story of Philosopher’s Wool Company at Inverhuron that becomes a knitting primer and includes patterns for knitting colourful garments.

The Fairest of Them All The history of the Arran-Tara Fall Fair, 1857-2007

Miller, Bruce A.

Great Books of Tara, 2006

ISBN 0-9698023-5-8 95p softcover

The story of one of the great agricultural fairs of rural Ontario, one of the few with a continuous record for 150 years.

Burnlees, Dee

Clo Mohr Press, 1984

ISBN 0969298439 22p softcover

Poetry on women’s issues and explorations of midlife.

The Brucedale Press, 2008

ISBN 978-1-896922-38-6 184p softcover

A thirteen-year-old lad in the Queen’s Bush relates a year as a pioneer settler, including chores, social times, games, Confederation and an election. Cover art by Marg Quarrie. Includes reproductions of nineteenth-century advertising and letters.

Crowe, Joan

self-published, 2004

ISBN 978-0-9735363-0-0 106p spiral-bound

Intended for people beginning to identify wildflowers. Fully illustrated with colour photographs, mostly by Walter Crowe.

Suitable for students.

Bruce County students

The Brucedale Press, 1998

ISBN 978-1-896922-08-9

saddlestitched

Winning poems on the theme "family" from a contest held in conjunction with Pumpkinfest in Port Elgin, Ontario.

Burnlees, Dee

Clo Mohr Press, 1991

ISBN 0969298463 43p softcover

Poetry and wordplay exploring roots, relationships and observations.

Roberts, Wally [pseud.]

Mel Lyons, 2004

ISBN 0-9736151-0-9 197 p softcover

Nineteen short stories and essays. Some are "pure fiction" but most are fictionalized life events of this Kincardine author.

Vick, Dorothy

Vick, 1988

ISBN 0969341504 376p hardcover

Brief biographical sketches with numerous photos of Canadian achievers, representing every profession, trade and homemaker, who had spent some years or were born in Bruce or Grey counties.

Robinson, Laura

The Brucedale Press, 2008

ISBN 978-1-896922-39-3 56p

8.5 x 11 saddlestitched

Two-act play reveals the hidden story of the Aboriginal runners denied access to the stadium at the 1967 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, beginning when they were boys at Indian Residential School. With foreword by Patrick Bruyere, one of the original 10 and playwright’s notes. Some text in Ojibway. Cover has stills from the DVD.

Richard Douglas, 1998 reprinted 2005

96p softcover, saddlestitched

Early history of Port Head, Inverhuron, Port Bruce, and Malta, all harbours on the Lake Huron coast of Bruce County. Maps, B&W photographs and drawings.

Shewfelt, Mary Ann

Mary Ann Shewfelt/Marilyn Snyder 1989

99p softcover

This is a story of family life on a farm in Bruce Township, Bruce County, from 1902 into the 1920s, as remembered by Mary Ann Shewfelt.

Quinn, Martin & MacLeod, Catherine

Whitecap Books, 2003

ISBN 1-55285-343-8 192p softcover

Gardening with hardy ornamental grasses.

Robinson, Laura & Robinson, Maija

HarperCollins Canada, 2004

ISBN 978-0-00-638559-2 230p softcover

Seventeen female athletes in a variety of sports from superstars to up-and-comers. Foreword by Clara Hughes, B&W photos of the athletes.

Patterson, Nancy-Lou

The Brucedale Press, 2003

ISBN 978-1-896922-25-6 148p softcover

Staying in a Wiarton mansion, Elizabeth and her best friend confront may questions. To answer them Biz must discover the secret of the B & B. Grade 7 and up.

Raper, Bob

self-published, 2006

29p spiral-bound

Reflections of life, faith, and beliefs interpreting the author’s experiences with persons who are labelled in some manner but have soared beyond labels.

Bartley, Allan

The Brucedale Press, 1996

ISBN 978-0-9698716-8-2 208p hardcover

The story of the 160th Bruce Battalion, including recruiting in Bruce County, training in Canada and England, action during the First World War, and the post-war life of some members.

Horst, Jesse

self-published, 2005

ISBN 0-973745-1-2 214 p softcover

The years from fourteen to sixteen in the life of a young Mennonite boy in the Hawkesville area during the 1950s. Continues from The Early Years in the same illustrated format.

McClure, Shirley

Chesley Homecoming Committee, 2005

from Chesley District Chamber of Commerce

92p softcover

From items in The Chesley Enterprise, book looks at municipal events in the early years as seen by the editors and their correspondents.

Bruce County Historical Society, 1995

156p spiral-bound

Photographs and descriptions of the plaques and cairns in the County of Bruce.

Robertson, Norman

Bruce County Historical Society, 1988

500p hardcover reprint

A detailed history of the County and its member municipalities to 1906, including maps and illustrations. The author was Treasurer of Bruce when the book was written. Originally published 1906.

The History of the County of Bruce 1907-1968

McLeod, Norman

Bruce County Historical Society, 1969

477p hardcover

History of the County of Bruce and its municipalities from 1907 to 1968.

Bruce County Genealogical Society volunteers

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2004

ISBN 1-894805-03-8 15p spiral-bound

Early history of the Crane River settlement including transcriptions of the headstone inscriptions in McVicar Cemetery. Includes a colour map.

The History of the Township of Brant, 1854-1979

Gateman, Laura M. editor

Brant Township Historical Society, 1980

486p hardcover

Historical information pertaining to the Township of Brant.

Miller, Bruce A.

Great Books of Tara 1994

ISBN 0969802307 168p pocketsized softcover

Book I in the Saga of the Langstaffs, an English family that will arrive in the Tara area in 1855. The discovery of ancient family secrets; the adventures of an old lady and a young boy.

Conway, Paul

Voyageur Storytelling, 2002 280 total

Published in seven stapled booklets, this tale tells of a canoe trip during which the narrator and his friend are pursued for nebulous by nefarious purposes by Men in Machines and by the Devil himself.

MacKay, Mary I.

Mary I. MacKay, 2002

ISBN 0-9732080-3-1 96p saddlestitched

Fourth in a series of stories of pioneer families from the Isle of Colonsay who settled in Elderslie Township, focusing on Flora McNeill, her family, and the many lives she touched.

Wiseman, Roy

Wiseman available from Williams, D 1990

176p softcover

Farming as it was for the author (deceased 1990), from his childhood to adult times.

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2001

ISBN 1895117933 22p softcover

A brief history with names of members.

Clark, Lynn G.

Township of Bruce Historical Society, 2004

ISBN 978-0-9691740-4-2 94p spiral-bound

A comprehensive index listing all names appearing in the 1998 edition of the Township of Bruce history, including property owners on 1883, 1983, 1997 maps.

Judd, Anne Duke

The Brucedale Press, 1995

ISBN 978-0-9698716-4-4 138p softcover

A scrapbook history of the link in the Muskoka Lakes; includes chapters on the building of the canal and locks, homes and cottages, work and play. More than 100 photographs.

Stewart, William D.

Bruce County Historical Society, 2006

ISBN 0-9733086-2-1 194p comb-bound

A subject index, a names index, and an index of authors.

Curtis, Andrea

Random House of Canada, 2005

ISBN 0-679-312528 softcover

Winner of 2004 Edna Staebler award for creative non-fiction. Family secrets and the search for a Great Lakes shipwreck —J.H. Jones—lost November 1906 somewhere off the Bruce Peninsula.

White, Dennis J.

Dennis James White Productions, 2008

ISBN 978-0-9784991-0-5 176p softcover

Murder, mystery, and romance set in the Thirty Thousand Islands of Georgian Bay. First book in the Great Lakes Adventure series.

Devine, Marjorie

Vauve Press, 2002

ISBN 0-9696938-1-8 295p softcover

The story of the living and dying of a woman who taught in several Ontario centres and summered at Barrow Bay. Chronicles her childhood in Estonia, teaching near Russia, and living in German refugee camp. In her last years in Canada, she struggled with multiple sclerosis.

Galvin, Elizabeth McNeill

Natural Heritage Books, 1994

ISBN 978-0-920474-80-8 156p softcover

A biography of Isabella Valancy Crawford, considered one of the finest of Canada’s early poets. After a childhood in Paisley, she moved to Lakefield, and then to Toronto. Her work symbolizes the larger shift of Canadian life from the wilderness to urban centres.

Hunter, Alex

author published, 2007

small, hand-bound tale à la Burgess

Hunter, Alex

author published, 2003

small, hand-bound second in series

Strathdee, Gordon

Stonetown Books Inc. 2004

ISBN 978-0-9685410-4-3 80p softcover

A brief history of Kincardine with pictorials of historic buildings and area scenery. All colour photographs by the author.

McCarthy, Basil

The Ginger Press, 2007

ISBN 978-1-897502-06-8 106p softcover

A pictorial history of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band from its humble beginnings in 1908 through 100 years of non-stop entertainment, promoting Scottish heritage, teaching the art of highland bagpiping and drumming, and attracting people to Kincardine.

Gateman, Laura M. Sanagan, Fran, photographs

The Brucedale Press, 1995

ISBN 978-0-9698716-3-7 24p saddlestitched

24 postcard-sized colour photographs depict significant shoreline sites of the Bruce with text describing the lure and lore of each location. Includes a map and reading list.

A Journey Through the Ancient Cliff-Face Forest of the Niagara Escarpment

Kelly, Peter E. & Larson, Douglas W.

Natural Heritage, 2007

ISBN 978-1-897045- softcover

An account of the discovery and significance of the most ancient and least disturbed forest ecosystem on the continent...right in our backyard. Colour and B&W photos.

MacKay, Mary I.

Mary I. MacKay, 2000

ISBN 0-9732080-0-7 72p saddlestitched

Second in a series of stories of pioneer families from the Isle of Colonsay who settled in Elderslie Township. Lauchlan McNeill, his sons and grandsons were leaders in establishing the Baptist Church.

Anne Duke Judd managing editor; Jennifer Frankum, poetry editor

The Brucedale Press twice yearly

ISSN 1712-3720 32p saddlestitched

Words from the Queen’s Bush and Bruce Peninsula. Includes poetry, fiction, reviews, classics, Leaf from Writer’s Notebook, theme for each issue. Spring issue includes winning stories from Acrostic Contest.

Weeks-Mifflin, Mary and Mifflin, Ray

Boston Mills Press, 2003

ISBN 0-919783-45-7 60p softcover

Reprint of a greatly-detailed resource on the Chantry Island imperial tower lighthouse and its setting. Many photographs and maps. Originally published 1986.

Judd, Anne Duke, editor

The Brucedale Press, 1995

ISBN 978-0-9698716-2-0 92p softcover

Twelve short stories, selected and introduced by Claudia Staines, present Bruce County’s funny side; includes the lyrics for "Lighten Up!"

Larsen, Ann

The Brucedale Press, 1997

ISBN 978-1-896922-18-8 17p unbound

Twelve reproducible activity sheets for students with performance indicators for teachers to accompany the novel by Nancy-Lou Patterson. Suggested for Grades 5 to 9.

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2000

ISBN 1-895117095-X 72p comb-bound

Data for Bruce, Grey, and Huron counties only extracted.

Robinson, Barry J.

Fernstone, 2004

ISBN 978-0-9685346-0-1 206p softcover

An examination of corporate evil within the institutional church; the phenomenon of "killer congregations" that abuse clergy.

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2004

ISBN 1-894805-04-6

Information extracted from the newspaper.

Bruce County Genealogical Society volunteers

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2003

ISBN 1-894805-00-3 45p softcover spiral-bound

Extractions of birth, marriage, and death notices. Includes a colour map of Bruce County showing concessions prior to 1998 amalgamations. Index.

Britt, John

Moose Hide Books, 2007

ISBN 978-1-894650-59-5 318p softcover

Literary fiction. An exploration of rural poverty, in 18 hours in the day of Maggie Campbell, wife and mother on welfare, as she enters the storm to beg, borrow, or steal for her family.

Gatis, Sheila Lennox, Holly, illustrations

Colpoy Creek Books, 1993

ISBN 0969940815 30p softcover

A children’s read-and-colour book. Rhyming story about how forgetful Matilda lost her broom and where she found it. For JK to Grade 3.

Miller, Bruce A.

Great Books of Tara, 2004

ISBN 0-9698023-4-X 260p spiral-bound

Approximately 100 stories of the ancestors and other relatives of the author, from 1270 to the present. About 200 pictures, many in colour; seven family trees with more than 2,000 names, many living in Bruce County.

Kadar, Marlene, editor

Inanna Publications & Education Inc., 2004

ISBN 0-9736709-1-6 84p softcover

An anthology of poetry previously published in Canadian Woman Studies, including three pieces by Bruce County writer Anne Duke Judd.

author-published, 2004

136p softcover spiral-bound

Index of obituaries appearing in various newspapers 1987 - 2000 with some earlier. Listed by name of deceased person and also by name of spouse if known.

Wiseman, Roy

Wiseman, available from Williams, D. 1989

100p softcover

Fictional story based on facts supported with photos about the life of a Carrick-area doctor, the Reverend Jacob Bechtel.

McClelland & Stewart, 2005

ISBN 0-7719-5522-6 352p softcover

Softcover edition of an acclaimed debut novel set in a small Ontario town that may resemble the author’s home in Wiarton.

The Brucedale Press, 1997

ISBN 978-1-896922-02-7 92p softcover

Six short mysteries set in the rugged and scenic locales of Bruce County, Ontario. Chosen by Ken Weber.

Hunter, Alex

author published, 1984

small, hand-bound novel

Gateman, Laura M.

self-published, 1983

ISBN 0-9691164-1-1 60p saddlestitched

Simple verses recalling Memories, Seasons and Things, mainly from the author’s younger years in Nova Scotia.

The Brucedale Press, 1999

ISBN 978-1-896922-11-9 140p softcover

Shot down over Germany in 1940, A.B. Cox survived deprivation, depression and pain with spirit and sense of humour intact. Drawings and full-colour cover art by the author.

Judd, Anne Duke

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, 2000

ISBN 0-9686718-0-2 164p softcover

A review of the achievements and challenges of southern Ontario’s third largest conservation authority, with more than 100 B&W photos. Index and appendix.

Stewart, Donna Souliere, Lin, illustrations

The Brucedale Press, 2002

ISBN 978-1-896922-21-8 88p softcover

The first in the Brucedale Backpackers series of outdoor adventure stories for young readers takes Katie and Matt on a kayaking and camping trip. Grade 3 Reading Level. Three line drawings.

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2002

ISBN 1895117917 53p spiral-bound

Birth, marriage, and death notes from the newspaper. Includes map of Bruce County.

Parker, Eric

Tamara Pasley, Marguerite Caldwell, Bob Cottrill, Lewis Coffman 2008 [revised edition]

32p saddlestitched

Gives a walking tour of the historic Village of Paisley, including Eric Parker’s original text written 30 years ago. It details many old buildings and their owners and includes many photographs of buildings and Village activities which no longer exist.

Aggerholm, Barbara Lin Souliere, illustrations

The Brucedale Press, 2005

ISBN 978-1-896922-31-7 88p softcover

Third in the Brucedale Backpackers series. City-boy David encounters excitement and danger in his grandad’s small lakeside town of Kincardine. Three line drawings. Reading level Grade 4+

Kennedy, David, Sr.

Bruce County Historical Society, 1991

135p softcover

An account of experiences of a pioneer and a description of conditions around Southampton and the Saugeen River in the early days. Originally published 1903, reprinted 1973, 1991.

Hilditch, Jack

Bruce County Historical Society, 1982

84p softcover

Jack Hilditch relates his experiences and writes about the folklore of the Peninsula and Wiarton.

Bell, Roger

Black Moss Press, 2005

ISBN 0-88753-408-2 108p softcover

A new collection by Port Elgin native of poems with punch, reflecting on middle-age, unexpected beauty, and the weirdness reported in headlines.

Young, Jim illus. by Avery Marshall

JYASI Press, 2006

34p saddlestitched

An illustrated book of fun poetry for kids of all ages.

Raper, Bob

self-published, 2003

softcover 40p

Poems about life through the eyes of someone raised in the country, including verse about childhood and school days.

Bruce County students

The Brucedale Press, 1994

ISBN 978-0-9698716-1-3 26p saddlestitched

Winning poems on the theme of gardening and harvest from a contest in conjunction with Pumpkinfest.

Hunter, Alex

author published, 1989

small, hand-bound tale à la Burgess

Rees, Kent Allan

Kent Allan Rees, 2007

ISBN 978-0-9784979-0-3 247p softcover

An action/adventure story for middle-grade readers and others on achieving one’s dreams.

Inspired by Nature Campaign, Institute for Outdoor Education and Environmental Studies

110p comb-bound

Recipes for everything from spicy pumpkin butter to pickled pumpkin to prize-winning pies...soup to seeds.

Brown, W.M. MD

Bruce County Historical Society, 2004

295p softcover

Dr. Brown attended the birth of John Diefenbaker in Neustadt, Grey County. Book relates fictional tales of the early days of Bruce and Grey counties.

Patterson, Nancy-Lou

The Brucedale Press, 2000

ISBN 978-1-896922-12-6 154p softcover

Elizabeth Salisbury returns to the Bruce Peninsula and solves the puzzle of a mysterious quilt. Suitable for Grade 5 and up

Burnlees, Dee

Clo Mohr Press, 1994

21p softcover

Poetry and prose about poetry, travel, art and weaving.

Dunmore, S & Carter, Wm

McClelland and Stewart, 1991

ISBN 0771029269 437p softcover

History of No. 6 (Royal Canadian Air Force) Bomber Group from 1942-1945. Includes many anecdotes about and from 6 Group veterans.

Powers, James W.

Bruce County Federation of Agriculture/ Gunbyfield Publishing, 1994

ISBN 978-0-921078-03-6 252p hardcover

The history of agricultural organizations in Bruce County; illustrated with photographs and a map.

MacKay, Mary I.

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2005

ISBN 1-894805-12-7 reprint 24p comb-bound

Headstone inscriptions, originally published by the author.

Hunter, Alex

author published, 1988

small, hand-bound tale à la Burgess

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2000

ISBN 1-985117-99-2 29p

167 Baptisms to 1926; 81 marriages 1890 - 1912; 83 burials to 1938 for Methodist circuit. Includes a map of Bruce County.

Woodyard, Barry

self-published, 2005

ISBN 978-0-9736257-0-7 149p softcover

A fictional account of four teenagers who commit an act which, eleven years later, may have resulted in a man’s death. Many stories woven into the main plot line.

Mackay, John G.

The Brucedale Press, 2008

ISBN 978-1-896922-40-9 80p 8.5 x 5.5 softcover

self-published, 2003

spiral-bound softcover

A poignant overview of everyday situations with a poet’s philosophical look at life.

Burnlees, Dee

Clo Mohr Press, 1996

ISBN 0968067301 softcover

Poetry on art, roller skates, and music.

Hardy, John R.

The Brucedale Press, 2001

ISBN 978-1-896922-20-1 168p softcover

Large-format book presents a unique 35-year perspective of rail travel on 7 lines in rural Ontario. More than 200 photographs by the author, 8 in colour.

Folkes, Patrick

Bruce County Historical Society, 2000

50p softcover

A history of the Wiarton steamer J.H. Jones, sunk November 22, 1906.

Steinman, Kathlyn Thielman, Alison, drawings

The Brucedale Press, 1997

ISBN 978-1-896922-04-1 10p saddlestitched

Everyone at the North Pole is puzzled by Connor’s letter until the littlest elf discovers Connor is nowhere on Earth. (line drawings)

Santa’s Sneeze

Steinman, Kathlyn Thielman, Alison, drawings

The Brucedale Press, 1997

ISBN 978-1-896922-03-4 10p saddlestitched

Even a bad cold must not keep Santa at home on December 24, but he feels much better after Cindy gives him hot lemonade. (line drawings)

Stocking Stories set includes one copy each of the above two books plus envelopes.

Proudman, Dawna, editor

The Brucedale Press, 1996

ISBN 978-0-9698716-6-8 108p softcover

Fifteen pieces of poetry and prose celebrate the Saugeen River–its past as a travel and settlement route and its present as a recreational resource.

Bruce County students

The Brucedale Press, 1995

ISBN 978-0-9698716-5-1 30p saddlestitched

Winning poems on the theme "growth" from a contest in conjunction with Pumpkinfest in Port Elgin, Ontario.

Robertson-Brown, Corinne, editor

The Brucedale Press, 1994

ISBN 978-0-9698716-0-6 120p softcover

Twenty-three Bruce County writers respond to the power and beauty of Lake Huron in poetry, true stories, and tales.

MacLeod, Angus

Torquil Productions, 2000

20-page booklet and 64-minute CD in English and Gaelic

In spoken word and music, the story of the Highland Clearances and the emigrants from the Isle of Lewis, Scotland to the Township of Huron in Bruce County c 1851

Stewart, Donna Souliere, Lin, illustrations

The Brucedale Press 2002

ISBN 978-1-896922-22-5 100p softcover

Second novel for young readers in Brucedale Backpackers series. Katie and Matt learn about cross-country skiing and confront wildlife during a winter camping trip. Grade 3 Reading Level Three line drawings.

MacDonald, Graham

Bruce County Historical Society, 2002

spiral-bound

Reminiscences of boyhood on a farm in the Lucknow/Ripley area. Author later became a school superintendent and minister.

Balls, Sheila

The Brucedale Press, 2003

ISBN 978-1-896922-27-0 142p softcover

A retired teacher and professional musician recalls growing up, classroom, choir, and family anecdotes. Poignant and humorous reading for all ages.

McCallum, Duncan & Jill Roote, editors

Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce, 2008

119p softcover

Memoirs of Southampton residents, profusely illustrated with vintage photographs.

2007-2008 16-month calendar,

Robin Hilborn, captions. Photos by the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, and others.

Southampton 150th Anniversary Committee, 2007

Colourful large-format calendar and keepsake, shrink-wrapped.

Weiler, L.J. (Sparky)

self-published, 1991 softcover

Sports history of Walkerton area with photos from the author’s varied collection.

Burnlees, Dee

Clo Mohr Press, 1993

ISBN 096929848X 22p softcover

Poetry discussing weaving, graduation, native speakers and mid-century milestones.

Gateman, Laura M.

William Stewart, 2008

ISBN 978-0-9691164 148p coil-bound

A collection of articles previously published in Bruce County weekly papers during the 1970s and 80s.

Frankum, Jennifer

The Brucedale Press, 1999

ISBN 978-1-896922-09-6 70p softcover

Poetry tracing a personal journey through depression and loneliness to family and community.

Miller, Bruce A.

Great Books of Tara, 1999

ISBN 0969802321 200p pocket-sized, softcover

Book IV in The Langstaff Saga, a love story beginning in Port Hope and continuing in Tara, Bruce County. A shocking discovery causes the family history to be rewritten.

Bruce County Historical Society, 2000

35p saddlestitched

An index of all surnames found in the 1906 book, History of the County of Bruce by Norman Robertson.

Burnlees, Dee

Clo Mohr Press, 1981

12p softcover

A play for children to perform about making maple syrup.

Young, Jim

JYASI Press, 2005

30p saddlestitched

A collection of shoreline poems by a Kincardine poet.

Madden, Diane

The Brucedale Press, 1998

ISBN 978-1-896922-06-5 92p softcover

25 tales of unexplained happenings, unsolved crimes and supernatural experiences in the folklore of the Bruce Peninsula, Ontario.

Karn, Gary

Gary Karn, 2004

ISBN 978-0-9733351-0-1 67p softcover

John Hallman, a 19th century brick manufacturer in Hanover, marketed his bricks and motivated his workers with at least 12 different written and pictorial messages on his bricks— an almost unheard-of process among brick makers.

Miller, Bruce A.

Great Books of Tara, 1981

212p hardcover

The history of the Village of Tara in Bruce County up to 1981.

Linklater, Liza

Harbour Street Books/Macleod Productions, 2005

ISBN 0-921773921 60p softcover

Biographical, illustrated essay with full colour prints, on the work and art of contemporary visual artist Dana Boettger. Includes an introductory chronology of local cultural and artistic milestones.

Bruce County students

The Brucedale Press, 1996

ISBN 978-1-896922-00-3 30p saddlestitched

Winning poems on the theme "seasons" from a contest in conjunction with Port Elgin’s Pumpkinfest.

Pennington, Doris

The Brucedale Press, 2001

ISBN 978-1-896922-14-0 186p softcover

Biography of Doctor Robert Tucker; after military service in the First World War, the family doctor in Paisley until 1948. Rich in detail of small-town life of that era.

Burnlees, Dee

Clo Mhor Press, 1999

ISBN 0968067336 20p saddlestitched

A retrospective of poetry relevant to the passage of time.

Blue Heron Company, The

The Blue Heron Company Ltd., 1996

ISBN 978-0-9692092-0-1 103p softcover

Nautical history; a look at shipwrecks around the Tobermory area.

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2000

ISBN 1-8951217976 16p softcover

Approximately 1000 names, extracted from the lists and arranged in alphabetical order, with lot and concession for each voter.

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2000

ISBN 1-895117-96-8 19p softcover

More than 2000 names, extracted from lists and alphabetized.

Kearns, Bill

Bill Kearns, 2001

52p softcover

War, murder, and heroism converge in this account of a First World War veteran.

Hunter, Alex

author published, 1991

small, hand-bound first of two-part series

Hunter, Alex

author published, 1996

small, hand-bound second of two-part series

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2002

ISBN 1895117895 21p spiral-bound

Names of voters and their addresses, by lot and concession. Includes a colour map of Bruce County showing Concessions.

Miller, Bruce A.

Great Books of Tara, 1995

ISBN 0969802315 156p pocketsized softcover

Book II in the Saga of the Langstaffs, an English family that will arrive in the Tara area in 1855. Tells of the rebirth of the father through trial by fire, War of 1812, and birth of a granddaughter.

Wiseman, Roy

Wiseman available from Williams, D 1990

35p softcover

Gardening tips, short stories, poetry about nature.

MacLeod, Catherine

Between the Lines, 1998

ISBN 1-896357-07-5 209p softcover

Personal memoir of growing up in Scotland and Kincardine, Ontario. From a working-class background to a woman who wants to change the world.

Bruce County Genealogical Society, 2001

ISBN 1895117925 24p softcover

Names and addresses of voters.

MacKay, Mary I.

Mary I. MacKay, 2000

ISBN 0-9732080-1-5 90p saddlestitched

First in a series of stories of pioneer families from the Isle of Colonsay who settled in Elderslie Township. The grown-up sons and daughters of Angus Galbraith and Catherine McNeill were among the first to settle on the newly surveyed Elora Road north of the present village of Paisley.

Burnlees, Dee

Clo Mohr Press, 1995

ISBN 0969298498 66p softcover

Eleven chapters about Mexican weaving: the looms, threads and dyes, and women’s role in the making of textiles. Also available as a video recording.

Atkey, Mel

Natural Heritage Books, 2002

ISBN 1896219683 176p softcover

James Atkey (1805-1863) arrived on the shore of Georgian Bay at the time of the negotiations between the First Nations of the Saugeen and the colonial government. Based on original research.

Author-published, 2004

120p spiral-bound

Anecdotes and memories of the Thirties in Lucknow-Ripley area. B&W photos— several from Muskoka Heritage Place, Huntsville, Ontario.

Helfenstein, Carolyn Muir

The Brucedale Press, 2008

ISBN 978-1-896922-41-6 240p softcover

Recalls the change from dairy farming to owning and publishing a weekly, The Teeswater News, 1986-1998. Covers personal experiences of some major news stories in southwestern Ontario. Illustrated with 2 cartoons and 4 pages of B&W photos.

Loney, Jen Jacob, Matthew, illustrations

Colpoy Creek Books, 1994

ISBN 09699408-0-7 24 p softcover

How Wiarton Willie became famous for predicting the weather on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2. For JK to Grade Five children.

White, Dennis J.

Dennis James White Productions, 2008

ISBN 978-0-9784991-1-2 176p softcover

The Groundhog Capital of Canada suffers a severe case of the willies when a body is discovered at the base of the groundhog statue during festival weekend. Second in the Great Lakes Adventure series.

Clo Mohr Press, n.d.

ISBN 0-9680673-2-8 18p softcover

Chapbook of nature poetry selected from five previous books, including 26 haiku about Bruce weather, and longer poems, many about birds of the Bruce.

Courtney, Lisa; Kaandorp, John; Patterson, Brandy; Thompson, Allan.

Bruce County Historical Society, 2001

72p spiral-bound

Essays that deal with the early history of Glamis, David Milne, Women in Bruce County, and the Point Clark Lighthouse.

Burgess, Lillian, editor

The Brucedale Press, 2005

ISBN 978-1-896922-32-4 84p softcover

Twenty-one writers reflect on the woodlands that have influenced their lives. Poetry and Prose. Cover woodcut by Timothy Dyck.

Madden, Diane

The Brucedale Press, 2006

ISBN 978-1896922-34-8 100p softcover

Author’s third collection includes 26 stories exploring the unexplained from shoreline to skyline around Lakes Huron and Ontario and Georgian Bay.