Stories of real lives lived on the margins.

How well documented is Waterloo's local history? The stories that locals have heard -- like the initial settlement by Pennsylvania Germans in 1800 -- involve the "great accomplishments" of Waterloo's founding fathers. What about the founding mothers, sisters, brothers, and neighbours, both new and old? What about the community's secrets, triumphs, and tragedies?

In Waterloo You Never Knew, Joanna Rickert-Hall unearths the untold and controversial stories that locals may have heard about but don't usually share. From Mennonites to psychic healers, bootlegging to grave-robbing, this is a must-read for anyone drawn to Waterloo. For lifelong residents and armchair tourists alike, the stories here of obscure history and overlooked individuals prove that the history you don't know is the most fascinating of all.