Randy Richmond: 4 books
Colossal Canadian Failures
A Short History of Things that Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2002
Did you hear the one about the canal builder who forgot canals need water? The battle where everyone ran away? Or the boat made of ice, and the town that mixed up time? How about the shovel invented for soldiers with a hole in it? Colossal Canadian Failures is a lighthearted look at Canada's unsung...
The Orillia Spirit
An illustrated history of Orillia
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 1996
The Orillia Spirit tells the history of the city through the stories of its people, who insisted on making their lives and their community alive with significance.
by Randy Richmond, Tom Villemaire
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2006
Sure, Canada was built on dreams and hard work, but it was also built on failure - mix-ups, mistakes, screw-ups, and boondoggles. Failing at things, and laughing about them, has long been a characteristic of our citizens.
Where else but in Canada would governments send farmers to land that...
The Orillia Spirit
An Illustrated History of Orillia
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2017
2017 Orillia Museum of Art & History Award, Historical Publications and/or Research — Winner
**The history of Orillia, told through the stories of its people, bringing to life the community’s heritage and significance.
The Orillia Spirit:**
Muddling through Canada’s first, and...