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- Its History And Surroundings (1904)

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Dunstable: Its History And Surroundings is a book written by Worthington George Smith and published in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive history of the town of Dunstable, located in Bedfordshire, England, and its surrounding areas. The author begins by exploring the geological formation of the region, including the chalk hills and the river Lea. He then delves into the early history of Dunstable, discussing the Roman occupation and the founding of the town by the Saxons. Smith also covers the important role Dunstable played in the medieval period, including its status as a market town and the establishment of the Priory of St. Peter. He also discusses the town's involvement in the English Civil War and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the area. In addition to the town's history, the author also provides detailed descriptions of the surrounding countryside, including the Chiltern Hills and the nearby towns of Luton and Houghton Regis. Overall, Dunstable: Its History And Surroundings is a fascinating exploration of the history and geography of a small English town and its surrounding areas, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the region's past.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781120358516
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 198
  • Udgivet:
  • 15. oktober 2009
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x16 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 463 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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Dunstable: Its History And Surroundings is a book written by Worthington George Smith and published in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive history of the town of Dunstable, located in Bedfordshire, England, and its surrounding areas. The author begins by exploring the geological formation of the region, including the chalk hills and the river Lea. He then delves into the early history of Dunstable, discussing the Roman occupation and the founding of the town by the Saxons. Smith also covers the important role Dunstable played in the medieval period, including its status as a market town and the establishment of the Priory of St. Peter. He also discusses the town's involvement in the English Civil War and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the area. In addition to the town's history, the author also provides detailed descriptions of the surrounding countryside, including the Chiltern Hills and the nearby towns of Luton and Houghton Regis. Overall, Dunstable: Its History And Surroundings is a fascinating exploration of the history and geography of a small English town and its surrounding areas, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the region's past.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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