Kingston is remarkable in that the visual evidence of its place in Canadian history and in Canadian architecture is still here: many of its older streets are lined with houses built of stone; and charming old limestone farm houses are found even in new subdivisions; surrounded now by modern; split-level dwellings. This book will inform and delight all those who take pleasure in the old buildings and in the social history of this country.Mrs Angus presents the stories of some of the architecturally and historically important limestone buildings; and of their owners; and thus tells the story of Kingston from the landing of the Empire Loyalists in 1784; through its brief period as capital of Canada (1841-43) up to Confederation. Full-page photographs illustrate the buildings; maps show the changing shape of the community; and help the reader to locate the buildings discussed in the text.
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Review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Quick readBy Lilas ReviewsQuick; but informative. You can really zoom in on the images with the kindle version; and the photos are amazingly detailed. Wish there was more about the tsunami and an update for the 2011 tsunami; but a great read none the less.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Picture bookBy C. R. GreyravenTypical of this series; what you get for your money is a collection of historical pictures and explanatory captions to accompany them. I love story; so Im often left feeling like there is much more that could be said. But this book is meant to mostly be about the pictures; and those indeed are diverse and interesting snapshots of a world long past most living memory.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Poor ConstructionBy DA ElfCool pictures/information of area. Unfortunately as soon as Id opened the book; I LOST PAGES. Not happy.
