A spirited and meticulously researched journey into Eastern Ontario’s rough‑and‑tumble past, Larry D. Cotton’s third volume in the Whiskey and Wickedness series uncovers the colourful, often unruly history of the Mississippi and Carp River valleys. From the notorious “Whiskey Road” lined with grog shops to the rise of lumber barons and the communities shaped by timber, taverns, and tenacity, this book brings to life the characters, scandals, and social forces that defined the region between 1815 and 1900.
Packed with archival anecdotes, local lore, and vivid storytelling, it offers readers a lively portrait of frontier society—its vices, virtues, and the spirited people who carved out a place in Canada’s early history.