{"product_id":"niagara-your-guide-to-the-falls-and-beyond-paperback","title":"Niagara: Your Guide to the Falls and Beyond - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRon Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis book takes readers beyond the lights and the sounds of the City of the Falls to venture to lesser-known but equally fascinating sites that abound across the region.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The first-known European to gaze upon Niagara Falls was a Jesuit priest and explorer named Louis Hennepin in 1688. He took his somewhat exaggerated description of its size and power back to amazed Europeans. From then on, the Falls became a must-see destination for people from around the world and one of Canada's leading tourist attractions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e But there is more to the Niagara region than a mighty cataract. There are the world-class hotels and casinos, the Shaw Festival, the wineries, the hydroelectric generators, the natural wonders, the historic sites, and the Welland Canal -- an engineering marvel and vital transportation link. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book is the story of the falls and beyond, covering: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e The geological evolution of the Falls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Pioneering development of Ontario's hydroelectric power\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Niagara's wine region\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Niagara's Indigenous legacy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The War of 1812\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Niagara's Black history and heritage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Modern hotels and historic hostelries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Niagara Parkway\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Bridges across the Niagara River\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The gardens of Niagara\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Hiking trails and conservation areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Casinos, hotels and midway rides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Shaw Festival\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Historic downtown streetscapes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Niagara's historic mansions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Lost villages and ghost towns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Niagara's railway legacy, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ron Brown is an award-winning author and travel writer. An authority on Ontario's geography, Brown has written more than two dozen books on ghost towns and unusual roadside attractions of Ontario, as well as on Canada's lesser-known heritage features. He has shared his stories on radio and TV, and his travel articles have been featured in numerous North American newspapers and magazines. He lives in Toronto, Ontario. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 9.45 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763897073952,"sku":"9780228104643","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c94d308651c7163ce7f995bb2f721ad0.webp?v=1780241658","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/niagara-your-guide-to-the-falls-and-beyond-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}