Bøger af Anthony Hewitson

Preston-Court Leet Records: Extracts and Notes is a historical book written by Anthony Hewitson. The book is a compilation of extracts and notes from the court leet records of Preston, a town in Lancashire, England. These records date back to the 16th century and provide a unique insight into the social, economic, and political history of the town and its surrounding areas.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of life in Preston, such as trade and commerce, crime and punishment, and local governance. Each chapter includes a selection of extracts from the court leet records, accompanied by Hewitson's notes and commentary.The book is aimed at historians, genealogists, and anyone with an interest in the history of Preston and Lancashire. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in a small English town over several centuries, and sheds light on the customs, traditions, and practices of the time.Overall, Preston-Court Leet Records: Extracts and Notes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in local history, and a must-read for anyone researching the history of Preston and its surrounding areas.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.

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.