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The 1969 Tri-Mono-Trans (TMT) High-Speed Monorail Proposal Booklet Released

In 1969, Californian Lamartine Cavanaugh (Marty) Trent designed a high-speed rail monorail capable of going 300 mph (482 km/h). Marty was an engineer for the North American Rockwell Corporation.  It was originally designed as a toy for his daughters to play with. He patented the idea and his company seriously reviewed it as a public transportation system. For the first time ever, all the known documents, photos and patents related to the proposal have been put together in a 35 page booklet. Available December 22nd, 2022 worldwide at Amazon in paperback format. It is available at Rakuten/Kobo, and Google Books as an e-book. Locally it is available from the author or Wordsworth Books, Waterloo, Ontario Canada.

The Chantones 3 Booklet Series to Be Released in 2023

The Chantones  The Windsor, Ontario based quartet The Chantones were together from 1954-1976. They had a #1 hit on their own but were known mainly as the background vocalist for the legendary Jack Scott. The Chantones were on 18 of 19 singles that charted for Jack. The three booklets will follow different periods of The Chantones career. All three booklets feature interviews with The Chantone's Jack Grenier and Jim Nantais. Part 1 - The Early Years 1954-1957 (35 pages)  covers the quartet from their beginnings to the release of their #1 Canadian hit record "Ann Marie" should be out the end of January 2023.  The next booklet to come out will be, Part 2  The History of The Chantones -  Jack Scott and more success - 1958-61. The final booklet will be Part 3 The History of The Chantones - The folk trio years 1962-76. Keep checking this website http://paullangan.com for more details.

The Canadian Brucellosis Incident: September 14th, 1995 - Seven Persons Alberta Short Story Released

 News Editor...12/13/2022... For immediate Release.. Author Paul Langan has released his 11th publication, a short story titled, "The Canadian Brucellosis Incident - September. 14th, 1995, Seven Persons Alberta." Synopsis A thrilling short story by Paul Langan. He recounts an event based on his time working for the federal government in Canada. A freezer full of brucella cultures, left over from the 1940s - 50s biological weapons development in Canada, was shipped from Saskatoon to Lethbridge. What happened that night in 1995 has never been told until now. Availability MEDIA - A pdf version of short story is available to media interested in doing a story on it. Respond back via email. PUBLIC - The short story is available for $6.95 on Amazon worldwide. Interview Paul Langan can be reached at via this email address brentunespublishing@yahoo.ca , phone 226-505-7605. To review Paul Langan's previous books go to: http://paullangan.com

Promo Video of The True Story of the 1899 Shipwreck of the Scotsman

   I am proud to release a promotional video for my book The True Story of the 1899 Shipwreck of the Scotsman. It is available on my youtube channel. https://youtu.be/53AUCaGLtcw The “Scotsman” ocean liner slammed into Belle Isle off the northern coast of Newfoundland, September 22nd, 1899 leaving 14 dead. This tragic event turned even more devastating as firemen on the crew, hired on as “scabs” in England, began a drunken rampage and robbed passengers of their belongings. Stranded in the harsh climate of Belle Isle, men, women and children fought to survive. This harrowing tale is classic in Canadian maritime history. Included are interviews with shipwreck survivors, newspaper accounts, rare photos and the official report related to the event. It is available at Wordworth Books if in Waterloo Region, from the author's house or worldwide on Amazon.

1949 Hespeler Planning Board Report Available as FREE Download

  In 1949 the town of Hespeler released their 28 page booklet outlining the future plans for the town. It is a great look back in time to what the priorities were for the town. Includes nicely illustrated maps. It is a free download now on our FreeBees Page.

Herbert Stitt - I Remember Book - 47 Years with Canadian Pacific Railway, History and Free Download

December 2nd, 2022 Update: Fixed issue, book should download easily now.  It was in 1998 when I went into a used book store in Kitchener and saw a box of books all containing one title, "I Remember" by Herbert Stitt. The book was a small format 4"x7" 102 pages. The book was originally published in 1983. There were about 25 copies in the box. I offered the store owner $25.00 for all of them and he accepted. I came home and read the book. It was a fascinating look at Herbert's 47 year career from 1915-1962 with the Canadian Pacific Railway. From a Canadian railway history prospective it was a treasure to own. In 2000, I put out a local railway calendar of Preston, Galt, Hespeler Railway Stations. I also offered the Herbert Stitt book for sale at $5.00. I sold them all but 2 copies which I kept for myself. About 10 years ago I was going through my archives and found the copies of the book. I decided at that time to try and find someone connected with the original p

The Canadian Brucellosis Incident

Available December 15th, 2022, a thrilling short story by Paul Langan recounts an event based on his time working for the federal government. A freezer full of brucella cultures, left over from the 1940s - 50s biological weapons development in Canada, was shipped from Saskatoon to Lethbridge. What happened that night in 1995 has never been told until now. Names and some events have been changed. Available from the author at his home, Amazon worldwide and Wordsworth Books Waterloo. For more information go to:. http://paullangan.com