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LoC No.: 03018719

Title: A History of Lancashire

Series Title: Popular county histories

Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Wilcox, Shaun Pinder and the Online
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Summary: "A History of Lancashire" by Lieut.-Colonel Henry Fishwick is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the rich and diverse history of the English county of Lancashire, tracing its development from pre-Roman times through various significant historical periods, including the influence of the Romans, Saxons, and Normans. Fishwick aims to provide a comprehensive overview while selecting the most important events and figures that shaped the county. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for understanding Lancashire's geographical boundaries and significant divisions, such as its hundreds and parishes. Fishwick discusses the challenges he faced in condensing a vast amount of research material into a single volume, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and reliability in the historical facts presented. The introduction not only outlines the physical layout of the county but also sets the stage for a deeper exploration of its history, promising to delve into various eras and notable events that have defined Lancashire's identity over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fishwick, Henry, 1835-1914

EBook No.: 49369

Published: Jul 5, 2015

Downloads: 141

Language: English

Subject: Lancashire (England) -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 03018719

Title: A History of Lancashire

Series Title: Popular county histories

Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Wilcox, Shaun Pinder and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "A History of Lancashire" by Lieut.-Colonel Henry Fishwick is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the rich and diverse history of the English county of Lancashire, tracing its development from pre-Roman times through various significant historical periods, including the influence of the Romans, Saxons, and Normans. Fishwick aims to provide a comprehensive overview while selecting the most important events and figures that shaped the county. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for understanding Lancashire's geographical boundaries and significant divisions, such as its hundreds and parishes. Fishwick discusses the challenges he faced in condensing a vast amount of research material into a single volume, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and reliability in the historical facts presented. The introduction not only outlines the physical layout of the county but also sets the stage for a deeper exploration of its history, promising to delve into various eras and notable events that have defined Lancashire's identity over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fishwick, Henry, 1835-1914

EBook No.: 49369

Published: Jul 5, 2015

Downloads: 141

Language: English

Subject: Lancashire (England) -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.