The latest book by Professor Emeritus in History from Brock University, Robert R. Taylor, “SPIRIT OF THE BIG DITCH: The Story of the Welland Canals in Pictures, Poems, and Songs,” is now on bookshelves.
Chronicling two centuries of the Welland Canal, the book features unique poems and songs dating back to the canal’s inception in 1829.
It reflects Canadian history, covering transportation, multiculturalism, economic development, and labor issues.
The interactive element allows readers to access audio and video performances related to the Canal’s marine heritage.
