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A History Of Northumberland (Part III) (Volume I); Containing Ancient Record And Historical Papers

A History Of Northumberland (Part III) (Volume I); Containing Ancient Record And Historical Papers

Hodgson, John

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General ReferenceGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 9354418813
ISBN13: 9789354418815
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 17 2021
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.49
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hidden in charters, rolls and parish papers lies the story of a county. Northumberland comes alive in documents. In A History of Northumberland (Part III) (Volume I): Containing Ancient Record and Historical Papers, John Hodgson gathers a remarkable historical documents collection that unlocks the deep past of the north-east. Drawing on ancient Northumberland records, medieval land charters, and long-shelved parish and manorial archives, this classic British local history book traces how land, power and community evolved across centuries. Both a richly detailed northumberland county history and a meticulous 19th century historical study, it offers invaluable raw material for genealogy and family research as well as a dependable reference book for historians, archivists and students of North East England history. A cornerstone of Victorian antiquarian scholarship, this pioneering John Hodgson Northumberland volume showcases one of the earliest systematic attempts to print regional records for public use, preserving sources that might otherwise have vanished into obscurity. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Equally suited to the curious general reader who loves the texture of original voices and to the serious researcher building a working library of primary sources, it stands as both a working tool and a handsome classic for the shelf.

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