Gordon K. Jones

Gordon K. Jones is a member of Heritage Toronto, the Friends of Fort York, and the Canadian Authors Association. For more than 30 years he has been writing about history and studying documents focusing on the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and the War of 1812, including the major battles of the war and the significant military figures involved. His research has led him to many archives, the original battlefields in Ontario, and aboard two replica ships from the War of 1812: the USS Niagara and the HMS Tecumseh. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Books by Gordon K. Jones

About "Saving Tiberius"

Morgan Watson has a problem. When word leaked that his cat, Tiberius, miraculously cured itself of diabetes and may hold the key to a cure, he is attacked in his home and almost killed in a bloody fight. Paula Rogers, a strong-willed dedicated police officer, has put herself in the line of fire protecting them, and for the first time is stretching the rules and hiding facts from her superiors. The two fiercely independent people find their romantic feelings for each other grow as they search to find who is behind the brutal attempts to get Tiberius before they find themselves intertwined with the growing list of dead bodies.

 

About "Defending the Inland Shores"

Defending the Inland Shores: Newfoundland in the War of 1812 describes the significant role that the Newfoundland soldiers played in the defence of Canada during the War of 1812. The Royal Newfoundland Regiment was on the front lines throughout the war, fought with honour and great courage, and experienced many casualties during military actions, such as the Battle of the Maumee, the Battle of Fort George, and the Battle of Lake Erie. This book also discusses several legendary military commanders from the War of 1812, including George Prevost, Isaac Brock, Andrew Bulger, and George Macdonell. The author skilfully describes many prominent battles of the war, such as the siege of Fort Detroit, the capture of an American naval schooner on Lake Ontario, a surprise attack on Ogdensburg, and the heroic defence of a British ship on the Niagara River during an American assault. Defending the Inland Shores: Newfoundland in the War of 1812 tells these incredible stories and recalls important events from Canadian military history.

 

Reviews

"Written in engaging and accessible prose, Defending the Inland Shores provides a long-overdue focus on the Newfoundland soldiers who were present at some of the war’s most famous battles and who played an important role in defending the British colonies from American attacks."

 

                                                                            ~ CANADA’S HISTORY MAGAZINE

 

"Armed with passion for the War of 1812 and desire to uncover Newfoundland’s role in the war, Gordon Jones's book Defending the Inland Shores: Newfoundland in the War of 1812 was released... New book explores the great contribution and loss Newfoundland experienced during the War of 1812."

 

                                                                            ~ CANADIAN MILITARY FAMILY MAGAZINE

 

"Defending the Inland Shores" Rogers TV interview

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