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Seeing England - Antiquaries, Travellers and Naturalists (Paperback)
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Seeing England - Antiquaries, Travellers and Naturalists (Paperback)
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Discovery Miles 4 380
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In the seventeenth century antiquarianism was a well-respected
profession and antiquarian works were in demand, particularly
amongst the gentry, who were especially interested in establishing
lineage and the descent of land tenure. Although intended primarily
as a source of information about who owned what and where, they
often contained fascinating descriptions of the English landscape.
Charles Lancaster has examined the town and county surveys of this
period and selected the most interesting examples to illustrate the
variety and richness of these depictions. Organised by region, he
has provided detailed introductions to each excerpt. Including such
writers as John Stow, William Dugdale, Elias Ashmole, Daniel Defoe,
Gilbert White and Celia Fiennes, this is a book that will appeal to
anyone with an interest in both national and local history and to
lovers of English scenery.
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