ISBN: 9781332054770 - fenland notes queries, vol. 5: a quarterly antiquarian journal for the fenland, in the counties of huntingdon, cambridge, lincoln, northampton, norfolk, and suffolk (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of a fascinating and often overlooked corner of English history - the Fens. The author takes the reader on a journey through the lives of the people who inhabited this region, exploring the development of their communities and their interaction with the unique landscape. The book focuses on the lives of yeoman farmers and their families, revealing the details of their daily lives, their social standing, and the challenges they faced in this unforgiving environment. Through careful research, the author reconstructs the past by meticulously analyzing historical records, including wills, parish registers, and architectural evidence. The book explores the social structures of the time, showcasing the lives of individuals like Thomas Smyth and his family, who lived in a parsonage, or Church Hall, in Maxey. The author's research provides insights into the size and composition of their dwellings, their farming practices, and the socioeconomic context in which they lived. The book offers a unique perspective on the history of rural England, highlighting the importance of local records and archival materials in uncovering the intricate details of the past. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English history, social history, and the lives of ordinary people who shaped their world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…