NEW BOOK FOR 2009
"A TROUBLESOME BERTH" The Journal of First Lieutenant Charles Allan Parker - see below
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Historic Kingston Our annual journal, Historic Kingston is an interesting blend of articles, photographs, illustrations and maps detailing various aspects of the rich heritage of Kingston. It is distributed to all members of the society. It is also available separately, including back issues, by going to the Order Page.

You may also view a complete List of Contents of our issues. Past issues of Historic Kingston are available in various libraries and archives such as the Kingston Public Library.

To order any of our publications please see our order page.

EDITORS OF HISTORIC KINGSTON

• Richard Preston, Vol. 4, 1955
• George Stanley, Vol. 5, 1956 – Vol. 7, 1958
• H. Pearson Gundy, Vol. 8, 1957 – Vol. 23, 1975
• William Angus, Vol. 24, 1976 – Vol. 34, 1986
• Donald A. Redmond, Vol. 35, 1987 – Vol. 47, 1999
• Brian Osborne, Vol. 48, 2000
• Jane Errington and Brian Osborne, Vol. 49, 2001 – Vol. 50, 2002
• Jane Errington, Vol. 51, 2003 - Vol. 53, 2005
• Jane Errington and Brian Osborne, Vol. 54, 2006
• Paul Banfield, Vol. 55, 2007

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LIMELIGHT
Click here to see a sample of our monthly newsletter, Limelight

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A TROUBLESOME BERTH" The Journal of First Lieutenant Charles Allan Parker, Royal Marines: The Canada Years 1838-1840
edited by Robert J. Andrews & Rosalyn Parker Art.
This book features Lieutenant Parker’s own stirring, insightful, and witty remarks during his military tour in the Maritimes, Lower Canada, and Upper Canada, during and after the troubled times of the Rebellions of 1837 and 1838. Wounded during the Battle of the Windmill, he continued to lead his men: “the first battle in which I had the honour to serve and bleed for Victoria.” His journal, offered for the first time to the public, is amply annotated by the editors, including an essay on his biography and career, maps and images tracking his journey, notes on the ships and people he mentions, and much more. $40.00. The book will be available after February 18, 2009. Click here for more info about the book.

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Illustrated Guide to Monuments, Memorials
& Markers in the Kingston area. This millennium project documents more than 190 plaques, monuments and memorials recording the history of the Kingston area. The book was compiled by the Kingston Historical Society Plaque Committee: John H. Grenville, David C. Kasserra, Jennifer McKendry, William J. Patterson, and Edward H. Storey.

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The City of Kingston Portrait Collection - Historical Sketches & Portrait Views
by Marjorie Simmons.
Forty-seven Mayors of Kingston from 1838 to about 1920 grace this book with full-page reproductions of their official portraits, complemented by biographical notes. Another eight noteworthy officials and politicians - including John A. Macdonald - are included. 150 pages. $29.95.

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Kingston Volunteers: The Thing to Do
by Peter Gower.
In the Roll of Honour, there are 540 biographies, half of which are illustrated with portraits, and most have photos of grave markers or memorial inscriptions. There are seven appendices with helpful additional information, including a history of Kingston's 22nd Battery. 208 pages + a searchable CD of all names in the text $35.00. Available directly from the author greatwar@sympatico.ca

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Williamsville Revisited:
an Illustrated History of "Williamsville" at Kingston, Ontario
by the Williamsville Book Committee
This affectionate look at a Kingston community has been a best seller. 274pages. $35.00