The Yorkshire Coiners, 1767-1783 - Henry Ling Roth - Bog

The Yorkshire Coiners, 1767-1783: And Notes On Old And Prehistoric Halifax is a book written by Henry Ling Roth and first published in 1906. The book is a historical account of the Yorkshire Coiners, a group of counterfeiters who operated in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England, during the late 18th century. The book provides a detailed description of the Coiners' activities, including their methods of producing counterfeit coins and their interactions with the law enforcement agencies of the time. In addition to the main topic of the Yorkshire Coiners, the book also includes notes on the history of Halifax, a town located in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The author provides information on the prehistoric and medieval history of the area, as well as its development during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book is written in a scholarly style, with extensive footnotes and references to primary sources. It is considered a valuable resource for historians and researchers interested in the history of Yorkshire, the history of counterfeiting, and the social and economic conditions of England during the late 18th century.Illustrated By H. R. Oddy, Thomas Binns, C. Praetorius, And Others; And Chapters On The Making Of Halifax, Etc., By John Lister, And On The Blackheath Prehistoric Circle, By J. Lawson Russell.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.