Some Particulars Relating to the History of Epsom, Compiled From the Best Authorities: Containing a Succinct and Interesting Description of the Origin . Mineral Waters, and the Two Celebrated Palac

Excerpt from Some Particulars Relating to the History of Epsom, Compiled From the Best Authorities: Containing a Succinct and Interesting Description of the Origin of Horse Racing, and of Epsom Races, With an Account of the Mineral Waters, and the Two Celebrated Palaces of of Durdans and Nonsuch &C., &C

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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