If you are a lover of history, romance, and dramatic real life events then The
Magic of Niagara, by George Bailey, is the right publication for you. 65 fully
illustrated pages tell the story of Niagara in a concise, abbreviated version.
Sketches from the eighteenth century aid in this description and early photographs
from the mid-nineteenth century to present day (many never before published) round
out this narrative. Make The Magic of Niagara
a great memento of your visit to Niagara Falls. 65 fully illustrated pages detailing
Niagara's glorious past. Available at gift shops throughout the Niagara Region.
Info Niagara has included the forward from The Magic of Niagara to aid
viewers in capturing the author's passion for Niagara.
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Viewing Niagara for the first time conjures up images of tranquillity, might,
power and magic. Where did all this water come from? How did it begin? How long
has it been flowing and what must it have been like when it was first gazed upon?
What tragedies are associated with Niagara?
These are but a few of the
questions answered here.
The story of Niagara is some 12,000 years old. Born out of melting glaciers from
the last ice age, Niagara has crawled its way approximately 11 km (7.5 mi) upstream
to its present location.
I first viewed Niagara during the mid 1950s through the eyes of a 16 year
old from the brink of Table Rock on the Canadian side of the border. This was
the start of a fascination that would last a lifetime. I became a "Niagara watcher."
At times, I view the Falls and images of calm and tranquillity fill my mind. Yet
on other days, Niagara flows with power and might. 
She can be a moody river...one"not to be messed with." Fifteen people have intentionally
messed with the Falls by going over in "barrels" (two people twice) Five didn't
live to tell their tale. Here we recount their stories.
We recall the"Miracle at Niagara", the story of a seven-year-old boy who accidentally
went over Niagara Falls wearing only a life jacket and survived! At the same time,
his seventeen-year-old sister was miraculously plucked from the very edge of Niagara
before making a dreadful plunge.
Since 1846, a little boat called the Maid of the Mist has been plying the waters
below the Falls. Now a fleet, these boats carry millions of visitors including
royalty, heads of state, movie stars and heroes of all kinds. Chronicled here
is the story of the "Maid" and those who have taken this trip of a lifetime.
These pages tell the story of Niagara in a concise, abbreviated version. Sketches
from the eighteenth century aid in this description and early photographs from
the mid-nineteenth century to present day (many never before published) round
out this narrative.
It is hoped this book will preserve memories of your Niagara visit. And to
those who have not yet visited this wonder of the world, perhaps you too will
one day become a "Niagara Watcher" - George Bailey
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