The main objective of Top Read Publishing is to publish family histories.
Due to the limited market for family histories (FH) I am now looking to publish titles that have the potential to sell well in order to help fund the FH’s. Those tagged *
Pricing is set to reflect, the quality of the work, including the time invested in researching and the true costs to print small runs and to distribute.
The site has been created to list and promote both the published and the planned publications.
A NEW SERVICE OFFERRED. Copies of any of the images in TopReads’ extensive family history collection are available to be purchased eg; photos of 4 generations or of any individuals desired. Enquire for more information.,
Publications fall into the following categories:
- Planned and Recent.
- Family Histories. Names Findlay, Ralston, Ransom, Gamble…
- Robert M Findlay personal history
- Donald MS Finch
- NZ Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries 1969-1987
- Manukau City Council 1988 -2010
- Convoy Market Garden and Orchard 1988-
FOR THE 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF EDUCATION ON THE TAIERI, LABOUR WEEKEND, 2022, MOSGIEL, OTAGO.
Reprint of A History of the Taieri High School of the Hislop Era 1956-1966. With additional alumni profiles and memories and updated memorial roll.
A series of booklets about The Taieri High School; Cadet unit, Staff, The Prefects, First sports teams, the various clubs, student council….
PLANNED PUBLICATIONS- WORKS IN PROGRESS.
George and Jessie (McGrouther) Finch and their family of the Tokomairiro. Target-to launch at a “Finch Flocking” in Dunedin. Oct. 2022.
Those below are also works in progress with no set date for completion.
- The Ralston family of Greytown / Allanton. Otago. NZ. From Brecklate, Southend, Campbeltown. Argyll, Scotland. Next major Family History planned.
- Government Horticulture Experts- Extension and regulatory staff of the NZ Department of Agriculture and it’s successors. 1893 – 1988.
- Memories of a Horticulture Advisory Officer, Horticulture/Advisory Services Division, NZMAF. 1969-1988
- Manukau City Council Parks Staff 1956-2010
- Memories of a Parks Ranger-Manukau City, Robert Findlay. 1988-2010
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