A Topographical Dictionary of England In Two Volumes

Nicholas Carlisle

Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, London, 1808

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An attractive and scarce two volume first edition set of this important topographical work. Exhibiting the names of the several cities, towns, parishes, tythings, townships and hamlets with the county and division of the county, to which they respectively belong Each volumes contain: Volume I- A-KYT Volume II- L-Z The work also includes: - The valuation and patrons of ecclesiastical benefices and the tutelary saint of each church - The resident population, according to the returns made to parliament, in 1901; and the amount of the parochial assessments, according to the returns made to parliament, in 1803 - The distance and bearing of every place from the nearest post-office, and from the county town- markets and fairs - Members of Parliament, and corporations - Free schools - Petty sessions and assizes To which is added, miscellaneous information respecting monastic foundations and other matters of local history. Collected from the most authentic documents, and arranged in alphabetical order. Nicholas Carlisle was an English antiquary and librarian who wrote several topographical dictionaries of England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland as well as an historical account of Charitable Commissioners and of Foreign Orders of Knighthood. Rebacked in half calf bindings with marbled boards. Externally, in excellent condition with just some minor shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with occasional scattered spotting and some tidemarks to Volume II. Pages i to x neatly removed to Volume I. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # LTH29-B-6

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Topographical Dictionary of England In Two...

Publisher: Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, London

Publication Date: 1808

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book