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The Historical Development of the Martello Tower in the Channel Islands
Eric Grimsley
Sarnian Publications
Price: £7.00

Martello towers are a feature of the islands' landscapes and despite initial glances are very different form each other. This fascinating book charts the history of the Martello towers.  

From Our Family Albums. Volume 2.
Edited by Juliette Hargetion
La Société Guernesiaise.
Price: £15.00

A selection of old family photographs supplied by the 300-strong Family History Section of La Société Guernesiaise. A fascinating insight into how life in Guernsey used to be.  

Diary of the German Occupation of Guernsey
J.C. Sauvary
Guernsey Press
Price: £9.00

A fascinating account of the Occupation giving a humorous insight into local life with its difficulties.  

Glossary of Guernsey Place Names
Marie de Garis
La Société Guernesiaise.
Price: £3.50

An offprint from a past Transactions  

James Saumarez
David Shayer
La Société Guernesiaise.
Price: £12.00

The life and achievements of Admiral Lord de Saumarez of Guernsey  

Guernsey Sundials
David & Dorothy Le Conte
La Société Guernesiaise.
Price: £4.75

The most interesting sundials of Guernsey, with a general history of sundials and designs specific to the island  

Guernsey Emigrants to Australia 1828 - 1899
David Kreckeler
La Société Guernesiaise.
Price: £12.50

During the last three-quarters of the nineteenth century 1229 Guernseymen emigrated to Australia. They are all listed in this book, with a short biography of each one. The ships on which they travelled are listed, together with their Channel Islands sea captains.  

Peter de Havilland - Bailiff. A History of his Life 1747 - 1821
Richard Hocart
La Société Guernesiaise.
Price: £9.75

Peter de Havilland kept letter books, ie copies of his correspondence, which still exist. Richard Hocart draws extensively on these to present a rounded portrait of de Havilland, describing his family life, as well as his role in the administration of justice and Island government. It is a very readable book.  

The Royal Guernsey Militia. A short history and list of officers
Major Edwin Parks
La Société Guernesiaise.
Price: £8.00

Includes 16 coloured illustrations showing officers and soldiers in 19th and 19th century uniforms. The list of officers goes back to the 18th century.  

Guernsey Connections
Heather Sebire
La Société Guernesiaise.
Price: £16.00

Archaeological and historical papers in honour of Bob Burns.  

Notebook of Pierre Le Roy
and
Josué Le Roy, 1649-1709, the youngest son of Pierre Le Roy
edited by G. E. Lee
E B Moulin
Published in 1893
Offprint from the 1951 Transa
Price: £10.00

Pierre Le Roy, 1600-1675 was a schoolmaster of St Martin's Parish in Guernsey. This is edited from the original french manuscript, with parallel English translation, introduction and notes by G.E. Lee, MA, FSA. The second publication which concerns his youngest son is an offprint from the 1951 Transactions.  

Folklore of Guernsey
Marie de Garis
La Société Guernesiaise.
Price: £6.00

Stories of fairies, witchcraft, apparitions and other hauntings, children's games, folktales and ballads, old cures and the lore of plants, ancient customs.