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IN presenting the inhabitants with the following History of Epsom, I feel parti onlar anxiety to guard against the charge of presumption, for undertaking what may be thought to require more than ordinary ability in its performance.
I hope, therefore, to have credit when I make the declaration, that a desire of contributing to the general information of those around me, by placing in a condensed, yet perspicuous point of View, some account of Epsom, hitherto attainable only through the medium of many expensive and laborious works.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 028275668X
- ISBN 13 9780282756680
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages238
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a well-structured history of the Epsom area in Surrey, England. The history begins with the earliest references to Epsom in the Domesday Book and traces the development of the area through the middle ages, the early modern period, and the 19th and 20th centuries. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including local archives, church records, and contemporary accounts, to provide a detailed and engaging account of Epsom's past. The book is particularly strong in its coverage of the 18th and 19th centuries, when Epsom became a fashionable spa town and a center for horse racing. The author also provides insights into the social and economic life of Epsom's inhabitants, from the wealthy landowners and merchants to the ordinary working people. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Epsom and its surrounding area. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282756680_0
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