Northumberland, And The Border (1859) - Walter White - Bog

Northumberland and the Border is a book written by Walter White, published in 1859. It is a comprehensive guide to the history, geography, and culture of the Northumberland region in England, as well as the Scottish borderlands. The book covers a range of topics, including the region's landscape, architecture, customs, and traditions. White provides a detailed account of the region's history, from its early Celtic and Roman roots to the Middle Ages and beyond. He also explores the role of the region in the English Civil War, as well as its connections to the Scottish Wars of Independence. The book also includes descriptions of the area's major towns and cities, including Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Alnwick, and Berwick-upon-Tweed. White provides insights into the region's economy and industry, including its famous coal mines and shipbuilding yards. Northumberland and the Border is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this unique region of England. It is written in an engaging and informative style, and is accompanied by numerous illustrations and maps.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.