Historian Paul White’s Bookstore

Explore books celebrating the rich heritage of Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula and the inspiring stories behind Canada’s most beloved sport. All titles are written by local historian and hockey biographer Paul White, whose work blends detailed research with engaging storytelling!

Paul's focus for many years has mainly been on the areas where he and his family have a long history in Grey and Bruce counties and his beloved sport of ice hockey. but, you will discover that there are other areas of study that Paul writes about. So stay tuned!

🏞️ BRUCE PENINSULA HISTORY

🌊Shipwrecks, Parks, & Sawmills: Their Impact on the Bruce Peninsula, 1850–2019

The first complete history of the Bruce Peninsula, from its earliest settlements to the modern era!

Shipwrecks, Parks, & Sawmills is the first comprehensive history of the significant Bruce Peninsula area that has ever been written. Spanning nearly 170 years of change!

This richly researched work traces how the forest products industry, the establishment of national and provincial parks, and the rise of tourism shaped the evolution of the region from a rugged wilderness outpost into one of Ontario’s most beloved recreational and retirement destinations!

Through stories of early settlers, maritime disasters, logging camps, conservation battles, and community growth, this book offers an in-depth look at the forces that built — and rebuilt — the Peninsula across generations.

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🚗Journey The Bruce Peninsula: Past & Present

A guide through the stories and landscapes along three historic routes to Tobermory.

In Journey The Bruce Peninsula: Past & Present, readers are invited to travel along three distinct routes from the southern Bruce Peninsula to Tobermory, the quaint town at the tip of the Bruce!

Each route is rich with stories, landmarks, and historical surprises. Blending local lore with well-researched history, the book reveals the cultural, geological, and human narratives that make the Bruce Peninsula one of Ontario’s most unique places to explore.

Perfect for travellers, cottagers, and locals alike, this journey offers a deeper appreciation of the communities and landscapes that define the Peninsula.

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❄️ ICE HOCKEY BIOGRAPHIES & HERITAGE

♕Hockey’s Royal Family: The Conachers

The story of one of hockey’s most celebrated family dynasties.

The Conacher name is woven into the fabric of Canadian hockey history.

Hockey’s Royal Family: The Conachers brings together vivid biographical sketches of the remarkable athletes whose achievements — individually and collectively — earned them the title of hockey royalty.

From the grit and determination that carried them to greatness to the profound impact they left on the sport, this book celebrates not just a family, but a Canadian legacy.

A must-read for fans of hockey history, sports dynasties, and the legends who helped shape the game.

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HOCKEY HISTORIES

🏒Journey Through Owen Sound’s Hockey History

More than 50 biographies and key events that built Owen Sound’s hockey identity!

Owen Sound has long punched above its weight in the hockey world. Journey Through Owen Sound’s Hockey History brings that story to life through more than fifty biographical sketches and a detailed look at the events, teams, and personalities that forged the city’s rich hockey heritage.

From early rink builders to standout players, from community volunteers to championship teams, this book captures the passion and perseverance that helped shape one of Ontario’s most storied hockey communities.

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🥅Hockey in the Forest City: London’s Story

The definitive history of hockey in London, Ontario!

Hockey in the Forest City unveils the untold story of London, Ontario’s deep and influential hockey roots. From frozen ponds and early wooden-boarded arenas to the electrifying roar of championship crowds, this book traces the city’s evolution into one of Canada’s great hockey centres.

With meticulous research and engaging narrative, it highlights the athletes, teams, builders, and cultural forces that shaped more than a century of hockey tradition. This is the most complete historical account ever written on how London became a powerhouse of the sport of hockey.