Publications

Upcoming Publications - Spring 2009

An exciting new history is due to be published during the summer.

A Concise History of Jersey : a new perspective, written by Professor Colin Platt, will be a modestly priced and well illustrated book. Professor Platt's refreshingly different approach sets Jersey in context and outlines some of the outside forces which have influenced our political, economic and social development. The publication should appeal both to those desiring a brief but comprehensive view of Island history and to those who know well the traditional story but would enjoy a new perspective.

The Publications Committee is also working on The Heraldry of the Channel Islands and Jersey Place Names with a view to publication - when funds permit.

Francis Corbet – Chairman

Publications Review - Autumn 2008

After several years of service as Chairman of the Publications Committee, Mrs Marie-Louise Backhurst has relinquished the chair. The work which she has done as Chairman is much appreciated and we are delighted to report that she is remaining on the committee.

Mr Roger Jones, who has served as a committee member for some time, has agreed to become an adviser on future publications and, with the professional skills at his command, to help expedite their appearance.

We would remind Sections and members considering publishing that the Committee is the official organ of the Société to whom such works should be referred to as soon as possible so that they may be fitted into our programme of future publications and receive the necessary Société Jersiaise imprimata, ISBN and bar code required for saleable books.

Francis Corbet - Chairman

Dictionnaithe Angliais-Jèrriais

L’année 2008 voit la publication d'un nouveau dictionnaire détaillé anglais–jersiais. Cet ouvrage de 364 pages, de format poche se veut utile et pratique. Fondé sur la lexicographie Jèrriaise traditionnelle, il présente la totalité des termes mentionnés dans le « Dictionnaithe Jèrriais-Angliais » (2005), revus et complétés; de nombreuses données et définitions issues du « Dictionnaire Jersiais-Français » (1966); et les derniers collectages lexiques.

Le dictionnaire compile ainsi un grand nombre de thématiques telles que le vocabulaire animalier, la botanique, mais aussi des noms de places, des termes littéraires, des néologismes ou encore les formes grammaticales des verbes, noms et adverbes. Son utilisation s’adresse à tous!

Le Dictionnaithe Angliais–Jèrriais sera officiellement lancé pendant la Fête Nouormande 2008, le rendez-vous annuel de la culture et du langage Normand, qui est organisé à Jersey cette année.

L’ouvrage sera vendu £14.95, mais si vous commandez votre exemplaire avant le 19 mai 2008, vous bénéficiez d’un tarif spécial de pré-publication de £12.50.

ISBN: 1 904210 09 0

Date de publication : 19 mai 2008

Jersey: That Nest of Vypers by Alex Podger

A collection of 20 essays - the fruit of a lifetime's study of Jersey's history - with special reference to matters maritime, the majority of which have formed the basis of local lectures and articles in the Société's Annual Bulletin. Covering subjects as diverse as pirates, shipbuilding and the cod fisheries in Newfoundland, land reclamation and the effects of climate change, this well illustrated book in handy paperback format is a fascinating read. Fully indexed to aid the researcher.

Published: November 2007 - Available now from the Société Jersiaise Online Shop »