| The Village that Straddled a Swamp An informal History of Woodstock by Doug M. Symons |
| Paperback, 8.5 by 11.5 inch, 192 pages First published by Oxford Historical Society, 1997, $24.95 Republished by Old Stage Road Enterprises, 2005 with improved index |
| What's been happening over the past two centuries, from the world of the Neutral Indians before 1799 up to the more modern times of Woodstock actor, Kevin Zegers.
In the book's Foreword, Bill Butt (a former Oxford Historical Society president) wrote, "Something about the Woodstock way of life has let many people develop their ... individual talents - in commerce, arts, science, sports, trades, professions, volunteerism, religion, family life, leisure events - building their own lives while making life better for others as well. You'll also read in these pages about quarrels, crimes and natural disasters; Woodstock is no paradise. But overall, what we have in this city I guess is something close to freedom; which builds community". |
