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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized.

Paperback. Condition: As New. B & W Illustrations, Maps (illustrator). First Edition. Copyright Date: 1996 Octavo, 1996, PP.200,

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A collection of original essays by distinguished historians on the works of topographical writers who described and recorded the landscape of South-West England in the period c. 1540-1900. The development, subject matter and contribution to knowledge of a range of key authors is examined. For example, John Leland's classic descriptions of South-West England will be assessed and the works of local writers in the Tudor and Stuart era who followed an developed his approach to the description of people and places is examined. Amongst these, Richard Carew of Anthony produced perhaps the finest of any of the descriptions of an English region in his study of Cornwall, published in 1602. The authors follow the writings of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset topographers who contributed to the genre over more than three centuries. The book also includes a gazetter of collections in Devon and Cornwall where copies of the works of local topographical writers can be found. . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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1st edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xiv, 200 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Introduction : the development of topographical writing in the South West / Mark Brayshay -- John Leland in the west country / John Chandler -- Some early topographers of Devon and Cornwall / Joyce Youings -- Somerset topographical writing, 1600-1900 / Robert Dunning -- Early topographers, antiquarians and travellers in Dorset / Joseph Bettey -- From romanticism to archaeology : Richard Colt Hoare, Samuel Lysons and antiquity / Malcolm Todd -- The scientific gaze : agricultural improvers and the topography of South-West England / Sarah Wilmot -- Aid to research : a list of historical works on the topography of South-West counties / Ian Maxted and Mark Brayshay. Subjects; 1800-1899. Geography England West Country ; Early works to 1800. Geography England West Country History 19th century. Geographers. Geography. Travelers' writings, English England West Country History and criticism. Travelers' writings, English History and criticism. West Country (England) Description and travel Historiography. Geography England West Country ; Early works to 1800. Geography England West Country History 19th century. Geography England West Country History 17th century. Geography England West Country History 18th century. Cornwall. Somerset. Devon. Dorset. England Historical geography ; Literature 1996. England History ; Literature 1996. England West Country. West Country (England) Historical geography. West Country (England) Description and travel. West Country (England) Historical geography. West Country (England) Description and travel. 3 Kg.

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Paperback. Condition: New. A collection of original essays by distinguished historians on the works of topographical writers who described and recorded the landscape of South-West England in the period c. 1540-1900.The development, subject matter and contribution to knowledge of a range of key authors is examined. For example, John Leland's classic descriptions of South-West England will be assessed and the works of local writers in the Tudor and Stuart era who followed an developed his approach to the description of people and places is examined. Amongst these, Richard Carew of Anthony produced perhaps the finest of any of the descriptions of an English region in his study of Cornwall, published in 1602. The authors follow the writings of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset topographers who contributed to the genre over more than three centuries.The book also includes a gazetter of collections in Devon and Cornwall where copies of the works of local topographical writers can be found.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. All edges foxed and back cover has a corner crease, else in very good condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Slight rubbing to edges otherwise in excellent condition. Next day dispatch by Royal Mail in sturdy, recyclable packaging. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any enquiries.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Almost as new, but front cover has a corner crease. Contents include: Devon's Edwardian churchscape; Farms, farmers and farming in the Holsworthy district in the 1950s; Medieval church in north Devon; Charters of the Redvers family and the Earldom of Devon 1090-1217, an addendum; Violence in north Devon, responses to the introduction of the 1834 New Poor Law; John Harper, a north Devon white witch; Polson Bridge; Redevelopment of Cotehele Quay Museum; Survey of ash-houses; Victorian carte de visite photograph; Devon by-election, South Molton 1891; History of the Devon and Exeter Dental Hospital 1880-1936.

1st edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xiv, 200 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Introduction : the development of topographical writing in the South West / Mark Brayshay -- John Leland in the west country / John Chandler -- Some early topographers of Devon and Cornwall / Joyce Youings -- Somerset topographical writing, 1600-1900 / Robert Dunning -- Early topographers, antiquarians and travellers in Dorset / Joseph Bettey -- From romanticism to archaeology : Richard Colt Hoare, Samuel Lysons and antiquity / Malcolm Todd -- The scientific gaze : agricultural improvers and the topography of South-West England / Sarah Wilmot -- Aid to research : a list of historical works on the topography of South-West counties / Ian Maxted and Mark Brayshay. Subjects; 1800-1899. Geography England West Country ; Early works to 1800. Geography England West Country History 19th century. Geographers. Geography. Travelers' writings, English England West Country History and criticism. Travelers' writings, English History and criticism. West Country (England) Description and travel Historiography. Geography England West Country ; Early works to 1800. Geography England West Country History 19th century. Geography England West Country History 17th century. Geography England West Country History 18th century. Cornwall. Somerset. Devon. Dorset. England Historical geography ; Literature 1996. England History ; Literature 1996. England West Country. West Country (England) Historical geography. West Country (England) Description and travel. West Country (England) Historical geography. West Country (England) Description and travel. 1 Kg.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Appears to have hardly been read. Same day dispatch (Mon- Fri) from the UK if ordered by 1pm.

Condition: Very Good. New/unused. Light scratches/minor scuffs to cover. Some marks to textblock edges. Content as new.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A new collection of essays by distinguished historians on the work of writers who described and recorded the landscape of South-West England in the period c.1600-1900. The development, subject matter and contribution to knowledge of a range of key authors are examined. The book also includes a gazetteer of collections in Devon and Cornwall where copies of the works of local topographical writers can be found. A collection of original essays by distinguished historians on the works of topographical writers who described and recorded the landscape of South-West England in the period c. 1540-1900. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New. xiv + 200pp, illustrated, NEW softback; Octavo.

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 68 pages. David Thomson "Age reporting by the elderly and the nineteenth century census" / Mark Brayshay "Depopulation and changing household structure in the mining communities of West Cornwall 1851-71" / N R Evans "Testators, literacy, education and religious belief" (SL#131).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 68 pages. David Thomson "Age reporting by the elderly and the nineteenth century census" / Mark Brayshay "Depopulation and changing household structure in the mining communities of West Cornwall 1851-71" / N R Evans "Testators, literacy, education and religious belief" (SL#131).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 16 pages. 8.50x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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xVery Good paperback (light edgewear, clean and unmarked). 186 pp Very Good paperback (light edgewear, clean and unmarked).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. A collection of original essays by distinguished historians on the works of topographical writers who described and recorded the landscape of South-West England in the period c. 1540-1900. Editor(s): Brayshay, Mark. Num Pages: 214 pages, 17 illus. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2AB; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; DSB; HBTP; PDX; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UA) A / AS level; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 15. Weight in Grams: 300. . 1996. Paperback. . . . .

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 5 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 17.5 x 24 cms. Category: History Today; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.