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Books, Maps & Other Resources
Hastings County, Ontario Genealogy & History More Canadian Resources | More Ontario Resources More Hastings County Resources BOOK - Iron Mining at Bessemer, 1899-1914: The Hand of Father Time. By Dave Hanes. 
Mining communities like this one in Mayo township, near Bancroft, Ontario, dotted our province during the 1800s and early 1900s, each one similar but each also with its own characters and stories to tell. Our history lives on when brought to life by authors who have spent countless hours, weeks and sometimes years to have their efforts put into a book for the public to enjoy.The author didn't know anything about Bessemer, and when he finally found the main #4 workings, it mildly interested them and he began to casually do some exploring. Then it happened. One old forgotten foundation led to another, until he found the foundation of what was to have been a hotel and theatre, built by Tommy Stevens. One day at the base of a small hill and flooded stream he uncovered many old bottles and an old miner's carbide lamp. Some of these bottles date back to the 1880s. He started out by talking to a few of the local "old-timers", and using tape recorders. Then he would listen to the tapes. It sounded interesting enough from the little he had, that he thought it should be put into a book to preserve the memories. We hope the result is as fascinating for you as it has been for us. Contents include:
8.5 x 11" Hardcover ISBN: 0-88954-424-7
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