Niagara: The Falls and the River: An Illustrated History

by Kevin Woyce

NIAGARA is an illustrated history of the Niagara River, from historic bridges and forts to modern-day parks and attractions. Discover how Niagara Falls and the Niagara Gorge formed, and how they have changed over the years. Meet the Niagara River's explorers and settlers; the daredevils who risked their lives for fame or fortune; the businessmen who harnessed the Falls' power; and the conservationists and visionaries who saved the Falls for generations of visitors. Illustrated throughout, with original black & white photographs and historic images. CONTENTS: 1. Fort Erie & Buffalo 2. The International Railway Bridge 3. The Peace Bridge 4. Grand Island 5. Navy Island 6. The Falls and the Gorge 7. Goat Island 8. Clifton, Elgin and Niagara Falls 9. Maid of the Mist 10. The Rainbow Bridge 11. The Dare Devils 12. Preserving Niagara 13. Harnessing Niagara 14. Industrial Niagara 15. Canadian Power 16. Bridging the Whirlpool Rapids 17. Lewiston and Queenston 18. Old Fort Niagara

185 pages, Paperback

First published August 27, 2015

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had information that I haven't seen in other books on the Niagara. It covered the Niagara at the brink thoroughly. There was nothing on Motorboat or Strawberry Islands. I really would have liked to have seen a map with the canals, islands, and rivers marked on it.

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book because i am going back and reading about places I've traveled. This was an informative and detailed book about the history of Niagara Falls and the Niagara region of New York (mentions are made of the Canadian side but that is not the focus). Unfortunately, I struggled to get through it because of the vast level of detail described about things like bridges. This may have been my fault because it was in the description. I appreciated the author's commitment and research to complete the book, but it felt more academic than meant for casual reading.