Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 by Dugdale
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| Author | Dugdale, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Other | Burnett, William |
| Title |
Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated" by Thomas Dugdale is a historical and geographical compendium written in the early 19th century. This comprehensive work provides an entertaining exploration of the notable features of England and Wales, organized alphabetically to ease reference. It covers a range of subjects such as historical events, people, local customs, and key geographical highlights, capturing the essence of British heritage and culture. The opening of the text introduces the user to a rich tapestry of historical insights, illustrations, and nomenclature associated with various places across England and Wales. It includes maps and detailed listings of locations, providing contextual accounts of their historical significance, including anecdotes about notable figures, landmark events, and regional curiosities. For instance, the mention of King John’s connection to Magna Carta and the tale of legendary figures like Sir Michael Scot hints at the anecdotes and deeper historical narratives that follow throughout the volume. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a detailed and engaging journey through Britain’s quirks and historical landmarks. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Gazetteers |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37519 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 25, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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