The Gentleman's Magazine Library, Vol. 6 (Classic Reprint): Being a Classified Collection of the Chief Contents of the Gentleman's Magazine From ... Archæology, Part II (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A detailed, illustrated survey of archaeology and early history — this collection gathers the chief contents of The Gentleman's Magazine from 1731 to 1868, with a focus on ancient sites, stone circles, and early British mining. It presents notes, debates, and references that illuminate Anglo-Saxon remains, prehistoric monuments, and the spread of classical knowledge across the British isles, including Cornwall’s tin mines and Saxon settlements.

- Explore discussions on Stonehenge’s origins and the broader meaning of megalithic stones
- Learn about early Anglo-Saxon artifacts, place-names, and burial evidence
- Delve into regional surveys of monuments, inscriptions, and ancient working sites
- Read contemporary notes and commentary that document scholarly debates of the period

Ideal for readers of archaeology, ancient Britain, and the history of early science, this edition offers a window into 18th–19th century scholarly inquiry and cataloging of Britain’s antique and medieval past.

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