Family of Volunteers by Maj. George W. Beal

Family of Volunteers, An Illustrated History of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, covers the period from the founding of the Regiment in 1891 to the 110th Anniversary in 2001. Chapters, richly illustrated with pictures, show the major periods and activities of the regiment: Early Years 1891 – 1914; three war times – South Africa 1900, […]

Dileas by Kim Beattie – Presentation Edition

A 6.25 inch by 9.5 inch book telling the History of the 48th Highlanders of Canada from 1929 to 1956, focusing on the 1st Battalion from 1939 to 1945 during WWII. Leather bound cover in red ; Gold Embossed buckle Badge in center of front cover, “Dileas” above in gold print and gold print on […]

History of the 48th Highlanders (1891 – 1900)

History of the 48th Highlanders of Canada by Alexander Fraser, covering the period from 1890, one year before the founding of the regiment, to 1900. The book cover is the Davidson tartan, worn by the 48th Highlanders, with lettering and a cap badge in red. Alexander Fraser (1860-1936) was a journalist, historian, lecturer, Official Secretary […]

The 48th Highlanders of Canada 1891-1928 by Beattie

History Of The 48th Highlanders of Canada 1891 – 1928 by Kim Beattie. Dark blue cover, gold 48th Highlanders buckle badge embossed on the front cover. This 6.5 inch by 9 inch book gives an account of the 48th Highlanders from its founding in Toronto in 1891 to 1928, which notes the most significant moments, […]

“All Else Is Folly” by Peregrine Acland

This book is the account by Peregrine Acland and his service in the Canadian Army during the First World War in a 5.5 inch by 7.75 inch red hard covered edition. The book was republished by Dundurn Press in 2014. See “All else is folly” Inscription on the inside cover To my comrades in the […]

The Red Watch by Colonel J. A. Currie, MP

A 5.5 inch by 8.25 inch red covered book authored by Col J A Currie, Commanding Officer, 15th Battalion. LCol J.A Currie VD was born in Nottawa and had been with the 48th Highlanders since The Regiment was founded in 1891. In 1892 he was a Captain Company Officer. Prior to the war Currie had […]

The Spirit of the Regiment by Jack Batten

History 1956 t0 1991; book is leather bound cover and is signed by Jack Batten the author JACK BATTEN was a lawyer who has become a well-known author, journalist, radio personality, and reviewer. He has written over forty books, including biographies, crime novels, and books about sports. His non-fiction titles for young readers include The […]