Ottawa Rewind 2: More Curios and Mysteries

by Andrew King

Where is the world’s oldest maple tree? Where was Ottawa’s first brewery? And what’s up with that little island behind Parliament Hill? Did anyone ever live there? These questions, and a whole lot more just like them will be answered in Ottawa Rewind 2, the sequel to Andrew King’s popular debut book Ottawa Rewind. Andrew is described on his Twitter account as “artist and cartoonist.” It is a self-deprecating description for someone whose work can indeed be found in some of the finest art collections in the country, and from time to time, on the comics page of the Ottawa Citizen or the Kitchissippi Times. Andrew is also a detective, which doesn’t get mentioned as often, a history sleuth who loves to solve old mysteries. What has Andrew found for us this time? Here is a sampling from Ottawa Rewind 2: A 17th-century French fort submerged in the Ottawa River. The location of Ottawa’s once fabled Fountain of Youth. The Ottawa birthplace of a famous Old West gunfighter. And yes, he found that maple tree. Sit down and enjoy more rollicking road-trip adventures and quests with artist and history “detective” Andrew King.

152 pages, Paperback

Published August 28, 2020

Reviews

[Alyson Fair · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good read for those who want to know Ottawa and it’s hidden stories.

[Catherine Grove · Rating 5 out of 5]

Andrew King’s wealth of Ottawa knowledge and trivia is served up with refreshing wit. I enjoyed this book so much that I went back to the bookstore and purchased his debut book —Ottawa Rewind. It was equally delightful! Whether looking to spruce-up conversation, escape the hum-drum, or simply satisfy curiosity, this book is a fun read.

[Joey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this fascinating book, but the large number of typos were highly distracting.