William whellan ed (1 Ergebnisse)

Leather. Zustand: Good. A detailed history of history of the two Lake counties now known as Cumbria, exploring their antiquities and topography. First published earlier the same year in Pontefract by the editor, this is a London edition of this work. Offering a full account of the two counties' history, from the earliest period, as well as their geology, folk-lore, trade, agriculture, and descriptions of their townships, villages and hamlets. With sections written by specialists Thomas Wright, Rev J. G. Cummings and Harriet Martineau. Printed in two columns. Edited by local historian William Whellan, who also wrote 'History, gazetteer and directory of Northamptonshire', with contributions from Thomas Wright, Rev. J. G. Cumming and Harriet Martineau. In a half calf binding, with cloth covered boards. Rubbing to back strip head and tail, joints and board perimeters. Rear joint head and tail starting, with board a touch tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, with instances of spotting to page perimeters. Good. None (illustrator). book. …