Listen as people tell their stories about the locks on the narrow canal, the Ericsson Line steam boats, the pivot bridges and lift bridges, the ferries and old tug boats, the antique buildings, and many other happenings that go as far back as the early 1920s. Enjoy hundreds of vintage photos displayed throughout the books.
     Journey back in time over a half century ago to the small, rural canal town of Chesapeake City, Maryland, nestled in the shadow of the steel lift bridge spanning the canal. See the town, its life, and its people through the eyes of a young boy as he scrambles from one adventure to the next.
     Listen to the fanciful tales of his irreverent Uncle Ernest. Read eye witness accounts of that summer day in 1942 when the out-of-control German tanker,  Franz Klazen, demolished the bridge, leaving the town reeling in disbelief , bewilderment and concern.
     Robert Hazel's books offer unique and entertaining insights into the daily life and the characters in this small town perched at the head of the Chesapeake Bay in a bygone era.

Further details and excerpts from his books are available by clicking on the book icons below.

The Day the Ship Knocked the Bridge Down - Where Were You? (A fascinating compilation of eyewitness accounts!)

Times of Uncle Ernest - Chesapeake City and Beyond.
(Early years in the historic canal town.)

Days of Uncle Ernest - Chesapeake City and the World.
(Early years of the C&D Canal and the historic town.)

Tales of Uncle Ernest - Chesapeake City and Outward..
(Early years in historic Chesapeake City, Maryland.)

Poetry: The Fruitful River in the Eye
Selected Poetry by Robert Hazel

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