A new history of Gloucestershire Comprising the topography, antiquities, curiosities, produce, trade, and manufactures of that county; the foundation-charters and endowments of abbies, and other religious houses; the foundation of the bishoprick, &c. with a short biographical account of the bishops and deans; the names of the patrons and incumbents, and the antient and present value of all the ecclesiastical benefices; charters of incorporation, and civil government of the several boroughs; descriptions of the principal seats; descent of the manors; genealogies of families, with their arms, monumental inscriptions, &c. In the course of this work is given the history of every parish, tithing, and extraparochial place in the county. Also the ecclesiastical, civil, and military history of the city of Gloucester, from its first foundation to the present time. With a copy of Domesday-book for Gloucestershire, now first printed in the language, and after the manner of the original. Illustrated with a map of the county, views of gentlemen's seats, &c. &c.
Language: English Publication details: Cirencester printed by Samuel Rudder 1779Description: x, 855, [1], lxviiip., plates maps 2oSubject(s): Summary: Dedication signed: Samuel Rudder.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Historic collection Historic collection | FOLIO 1779 RUDDER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 30075533 |
Dedication signed: Samuel Rudder.