Kingstoniana: Being Historical Gleanings And Personal Recollections (1889)

By Alderman John Symons and John Symons

Book Overview

Kingstoniana: Being Historical Gleanings And Personal Recollections is a book written by John Symons and published in 1889. The book is a collection of historical and personal accounts of Kingston, a city located in Ontario, Canada. Symons, who was a resident of Kingston, provides a detailed description of the city's history, its people, and its landmarks.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Kingston's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the city's early days, including its founding and its growth during the 18th and 19th centuries. Subsequent chapters focus on specific topics, such as the city's military history, its prominent citizens, and its cultural institutions.Throughout the book, Symons draws on his personal experiences and observations to provide a unique perspective on Kingston's history. He shares anecdotes about the city's most famous residents, including Sir John A. Macdonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada. He also describes the city's architecture, its parks and gardens, and its social life.Overall, Kingstoniana: Being Historical Gleanings And Personal Recollections is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Kingston, Ontario. It provides a comprehensive overview of the city's past, as well as a glimpse into the daily lives of its residents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165376237
• ISBN13: 9781165376230
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"