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A. C. (Arthur Charles) Saunders
A devoted Jersey historian and librarian, this early 20th-century writer helped preserve the island’s past in a series of detailed local histories. His work also reached beyond the Channel Islands with a history of Bannock County, Idaho.
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The history of Bannock County, Idaho
by A. C. (Arthur Charles) Saunders
About the author
Born in 1861, he was the son of C. B. Saunders of the well-known Caesarea Nurseries in St Saviour, Jersey. Sources on Jersey history describe him as a pupil at Victoria College and later as honorary librarian of the Société Jersiaise, a role that reflected his deep commitment to the island’s historical record.
He is best remembered for books on Jersey’s past, including volumes on the 15th and 16th centuries, the 17th century, and the 18th and 19th centuries. His writing focused on local history, commerce, and public life, helping document Jersey across several eras in a clear, research-minded way.
Arthur Charles Saunders died on June 23, 1938. Bibliographic records also credit him with The History of Bannock County, Idaho, showing that his interests were not limited to Jersey alone.