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Ordering Information
Books and CDs may be ordered by e-mail or by phone, (902) 678-6237. If you wish to mail your order, our address is: The Kings County Museum, 37 Cornwallis Street, Kentville NS, Canada, B4N 2E2.Payment will be received by cash, cheque, money order, Master Card and Visa. If you are making payment by credit card please enclose the credit card number and the expiry date. Please add the appropiate shipping and handling fees.
Books
Planter Nova Scotia: 1760-1810
The year 2010 marks the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the first New England Planters in Nova Scotia. Follow the history of these people who played an important role in Nova Scotian, and Canadian history. There are four different books in the series, all by Julian Gwyn. Each one is on a different township, Horton, Cornwallis, Newport, and Falmouth.
$7.00 plus $3.00 shipping ($8.00 for 4 books).
Nova Scotia Book of Everything
Did you know there have been 72 recorded earthquakes in Nova Scotia’s history? Or that 77% of the province is covered in trees? Find out more interesting facts about this beautiful maritime province in the nation bestseller, Nova Scotia Book of Everything.
$13.95 plus $3.00 shipping.
Return to Acadie: A Self-Guided Memory Walk of the Annapolis Valley
This guide is for people who want to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Acadian history by exploring the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia through “Acadian eyes.”
$5.00 plus $3.00 shipping.
Along the Tracks
The importance of railroads came and went in less than a century but still interest millions of people. This book chronicles through pictures and postcards the history of the Dominion Atlantic, Halifax, and South Western Railways. By: Tony Kalkman.
$19.95 plus $4.00 shipping.
Hannibal Hoops
Hannibal Hoops follows the story of a young slave boy born on a plantation in South Carolina. During the American revolution he ends up in Nova Scotia where he chases his dream of returning to his people’s homeland, Sierra Leone. By: Gordon M. Haliburton.
$20.00 plus $7.00 shipping.
A Lady of Luneburg
Anna Elisabeth Baltzer is a German settler who goes to North America with hopes of having a fresh start with her family. When she arrives her husband and family of five children face many hardships. This story of survival is played out over a political backdrop for the domination of North America. By: Laurel Pardy.
$25.00 plus $6.00 shipping.
Nova Scotia Book of Musts
From the Cabot Trail in October to rafting the highest tides to drinking beer and singin ‘Barrett’s Privateer’ on the Halifax Waterfront this is a MUST list every Nova Scotian MUST have. From waterfalls to the hidden pleasures of a county fair, it is all here. By: Allan Lynch.
$13.95 plus 3.00 shipping.
The Nova Scotia Eatons
A genealogical record of the local Eaton family that dates back all the way to the year 1640. By: Charles Ernest Eaton.
$5.00 plus $10.00 shipping.
Small Communities, Big Dreams
The Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival celebrates a unique way of life that relies on the tenets of hard work, good fun, faith, and rural values. This book celebrates 75 years of Apple Blossom history, a local festival which has a special place in the hearts of many.
$21.14 plus $4.00 shipping.
Nova Scotia’s Golden Age of Sail
This map of Nova Scotia shows where important ports were, lighthouse locations, where pirate’s treasures were buried, and even sea monsters and ghost ship sighting happened!
$1.00 plus $1.00 shipping.
Family Ties
This book covers the family history of the Haliburton family, which contains the famous author, lawyer, judge, and business man Thomas Chandler Haliburton. By: Gordon M. Haliburton.
$20.00 plus $6.00 shipping.
They Farmed Well
Learn about the Dutch settlers who farmed in Nova Scotia starting after World War II, in 1945. By: G.H. Gerrits.
$15.00 plus $4.00 shipping.
History of the Dominion Atlantic Railway
The Dominion Atlantic Railway helped shape the area of Kings County, and even though it is no longer in service it forever changed the landscape of this scenic area. This book from 1936 is in mint condition, having ever been opened. It is a rare collector’s item. By: Marguerite Woodworth.
$70.00 plus $6.00 shipping.
Second Chance
Life in Nova Scotia during the American Revolution by Glenn Ells.
$20.00 plus $5.00 shipping.
Starting Over
Acadians and New England Planters in Nova Scotia in the 1760s by Glenn Ells.
$20 plus $5.00 shipping.
Kings County Schools. A brief history of schools and school sections in Kings County, Nova Scotia
compiled by Nelson Labor and Linda Hart.
$20.00 plus $6.00 shipping.
Planter Chronicles
The Planter Chronicles contain 76 pages of articles and photographs telling some of the stories of the New England Planters. These stories are reproduced from previous KHS publications; "Historic Kings County", "The Kings County Vignettes", Volumes 1 – 10 and some new articles as well.
$10 plus $4.00 shipping.
Kings Co., NS, Quiz Book
How much do you know about Kings County, NS? Challenge yourself and others with the quizzes in this book.
$10.00 plus $4.00 shipping.
Berwick
A history of the Town of Berwick compiled by Ronald E. Illsley.
$25.00 plus $12.00 shipping.
Historic Kings County
A special presentation of the Kings Historical Society,
this book looks at the history of Kings County
through pictures and stories. Its 66 pages are
filled with the history of 35 Kings County
communities.
Some one hundred photographs from the files of the
Kings County Museum's photo archives make this an
outstanding presentation of our heritage.
$3.00 plus $2.00 shipping.
Camp Aldershot
Brent Fox, well known authority on
military history covers the history of
the camp from 1904 through
to the 1980s.
Text and pictures. 24 pages.
$4.00 plus $2.00 shipping
Township Books of Kings County
Contains data for Aylesford Township,
Cornwallis Township,
and Horton Township.
Over 7500 names, indexed, 157 pages.
$25.00 plus $10.00 shipping
Also available as a CD. The information on the CD is in two formats: access database and a text file that can be converted to a word program, spreadsheet or data base program.
$25.00 plus $2:00 shipping.
Memories of Coldbrook, N.S.
Marie Bishop writes about
her early years in Coldbrook
with writeups on 50 Coldbrook families;
356 pictures, maps, 270 pages.
$30.00 plus $10.00 shipping.
Kings County Vignettes
A series of 10 volumes
describing people, places and events
in Kings County. Approx. 50 pages each.
For more details visit our Vignettes page.
$7.00 each. Shipping; $2.00 for one volume, $5.00 more than one.
Maps
A.F. Church Map
This informative and useful book contains pages photocopied from the Topographical
and Township Map of Kings County produced by A. F. Church & Company. A. F. Church was
commissioned in 1864 to do various maps throughout Nova Scotia, and the Kings County map
was completed in 1872.
A valuable resource containing over 3000 family names, also most of the old names for
towns and villages. Includes index of names for cross referencing.
$15.00 plus $5.00 for shipping.
Map Locator Book for Cemeteries of Kings County
Composed of maps and sketches this excellent
guide locates cemeteries all throughout Kings County.
This valuable reference work was produced by the
Community and Family History Committee of the Kings Historical Society.
Published 2003.
$5.00 plus $2.00 shipping.
CDs
Lineage linked database of "The History of Kings County" (Eaton).
This CD merges all
the families mentioned in Eaton's book and shows the connecting links between individuals
and families.
$25:00 plus $2:00 shipping.
Kings County Church Records.
Contains early records from: Cornwallis Presbyterian United, Canning Methodist/United, Kingsport Congregational, Berwick Methodist/United, St. John Anglican - Cornwallis,
Horton United of Grand Pre and St. Mary's Anglican of Aylesford.
$25:00 plus $2:00 shipping.
Kings County Vital Statistics.
Produced by the Kings Historical Society, the CD contains the following statistics with instructions included.
(1) Kings County Census 1871 - 1881, 1891 - 1901.
(2) Kings County Cemeteries Records.
(3) Kings County Marriages 1864 - 1909.
(4) Annapolis Valley Births & deaths 1864 - 1877.
(5) Kings County Deeds 1764 - 1951
(6) Kings County Probate Records 1785 - 1950.
(7) Kings County Church Records
$99.00 plus $2.00 shipping
Births, Deaths 1864-1877, Annapolis Valley.
$25.00 plus $2.00 shipping.
Cemeteries of Kings County, NS.
All 100 Kings County cemeteries with complete inscriptions - a zipped CD for PC or Mac.
$25.00 plus $2.00 shipping.
Census of Kings Co.
Census data for 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901 (on one CD).
$25.00 plus $2.00 shipping.
Marriages in Kings County., NS - 1864-1909
5,964 records giving bride, groom, age and parents.
$25.00 plus $2.00 shipping .
Probate Records for Kings Co. - 1784-1949
Over 25,000 records.
$25.00 plus $2.00 shipping.
Index to Kings County deeds 1764 - 1951
$25.00 plus $2.00 shipping.
Acadian Church Records 1680-1757 and Acadian Census 1671-1758
$25.00 plus $2.00 shipping.
Township Books of Kings County
Contains data for Aylesford Township,
Cornwallis Township,
and Horton Township.
Over 7500 names, indexed, 157 pages.
The information on the CD is in two formats: access database and a text file that can be converted to a word program, spreadsheet or data base program. The cost is $25.00 plus $2:00 shipping. (Also available as a book - see above)