Cussons' Horncastle Compendium, 1837 by D. Cussons
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About this eBook
| Author | Cussons, D. |
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| Title | Cussons' Horncastle Compendium, 1837 |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1837 edition by David Price |
| Summary | "Cussons' Horncastle Compendium, 1837" by D. Cussons is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This book serves as a detailed reference for the town of Horncastle in Lincolnshire, providing valuable insights into the geography, climate, agriculture, demographics, and local economy of the area during that period. The compendium covers various aspects of Horncastle, including its surrounding natural features, market fairs, and population statistics. Cussons emphasizes Lincolnshire's diverse agricultural resources, such as the significance of rabbit farming and the cottage system that provided rural families with land and livestock. Furthermore, it includes valuable statistics on local markets and fairs, as well as a list of banking firms in the area, making it a useful resource for understanding the socio-economic landscape of Horncastle in the 1830s. The text combines practical information with anecdotal insights, painting a rich picture of life in this historic county. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AY: General Works: Yearbooks, Almanacs, Directories |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Almanacs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53777 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 28 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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