The Life & Times of Joe Perkins
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Part showman, part salesman, was Joe Perkins a visionary or an opportunist. The people of Perth, Ontario could never decide. Regardless of which opinion one held, it was obvious that in a town where time passes slowly, Joe Perkins was moving at a speed faster than those around him. This is the fascinating story of one man's attempt to drag his hometown into the 20th century.
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Book Information
Publisher: | Epic Press |
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Publish Date: | 11/19/2019 |
Pages: | 208 |
ISBN-13: | 9781460011287 |
ISBN-10: | 1460011287 |
Language: | English |
Full Description
Part showman, part salesman, was Joe Perkins a visionary or an opportunist? The people of Perth, Ontario could never decide.
Regardless of which opinion one held, it was obvious that in a town where time passes slowly, Joe Perkins was moving at a speed faster than those around him.
This is the fascinating story of one man's attempt to drag his hometown into the 20th century.
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"Readers will find a wealth of information on an era and institution that is all but missing from today's motoring landscape." -- Ian Gray, Perth Courier
"McKenty recounts his stories with a droll wit. Certainly, his subjects are hard to beat, for surely they will never be again." -- Max Wickens, Toronto Star
"The genius of John McKenty is to help us see how our own local citizens make our lives, not just interesting, but more meaningful." -- The Probian