The Forest Of Dean, A Historical And Descriptive Account: Derived From Personal Observation, And Other Sources, Public, Private, Legendary, And Local (1858)

Nicholls, Henry George

ISBN 10: 1437315534 / ISBN 13: 9781437315530

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers I-9781437315530

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Forest Of Dean, A Historical And Descriptive Account: Derived From Personal Observation, And Other Sources, Public, Private, Legendary, And Local (1858)
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1437315534
• ISBN-13: 9781437315530
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

The book ""The Forest of Dean: A Historical and Descriptive Account"" by Henry George Nicholls is a comprehensive guide to the Forest of Dean, a historic and picturesque region in Gloucestershire, England. The book is based on personal observations of the author, as well as other sources, including public records, private documents, legends, and local stories.The book covers a wide range of topics related to the Forest of Dean, including its geography, geology, flora, and fauna. It also delves into the region’s rich history, from its early days as a royal hunting ground to its role in the Industrial Revolution as a center of iron and coal mining.The author provides detailed descriptions of the Forest’s towns and villages, as well as its landmarks and natural wonders. He also explores the customs and traditions of the Forest’s people, including their dialect, folklore, and superstitions.Overall, ""The Forest of Dean: A Historical and Descriptive Account"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this unique region of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.