| Editor |
Snell, F. J. (Frederick John), 1862-1931 |
| LoC No. |
09006024
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| Title |
Memorials of Old Devonshire
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Bemrose and Sons,1904.
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| Series Title |
[Memorials of the counties of England]
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Historic Devonshire, by the editor -- The myth of Brutus the Trojan, by R. N. Worth -- The royal Courtenays, by H. M. Imbert-Terry -- Old inns and taverns of Exeter, by R. Dymond -- Affair of the Crediton barns, A.D. 1549, by Chancellor Edmonds -- Gallant Plymouth Hoe, by W. H. K. Wright -- The Grenvilles: a race of fighters, by the Rev. Prebendary Granville -- The author of Britannia's Pastorals and Tavistock, by D. P. Alford -- The blowing-up of Great Torrington church, by G. M. Doe -- Herrick and Dean Prior, by F. H. Colson -- The landing of the Prince of Orange at Brixham, 1688, by T. W. Windeatt -- Reynolds' birthplace, by J. Hine -- French prisoners on Dartmoor, by J. D. Prickman -- Ottery St. Mary and its memories, by Lord Coleridge -- "Peter Pindar": the Thersites of Kingsbridge, by W. T. Adey -- Honiton lace, by Miss Alice Dryden -- The "Bloody eleventh"; with notes on county defence, by P. F. S. Amery -- Jack Rattenbury, the Rob Roy of the West, by M. Adams -- Barnstaple fair, by T. Wainwright -- Tiverton as a pocket borough, by the editor.
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| Credits |
KD Weeks, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Memorials of Old Devonshire" by F. J. Snell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an exploration of Devon's rich history, capturing various events and notable figures that have shaped the county over the years. The editor aims to present a collection of episodes that encapsulate the essence of Devonshire's past, with contributions from multiple authors and accompanied by numerous illustrations. At the start of the volume, the editor outlines the purpose and structure of the work, emphasizing the challenge of narrating a comprehensive history within a single volume. He introduces several themes, including prehistoric remains, Roman influences, and the county’s role during crucial historical events such as the Saxon and Norman conquests. The opening also highlights key concepts and fascinating anecdotes about historical incidents, such as local legends regarding women’s extraordinary contributions during military conflicts and the significance of Devon's landscape in shaping its history. Overall, this introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the county’s past, encouraging readers to delve deeper into its heritage and traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Devon (England) -- History
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| Subject |
Devon (England) -- Antiquities
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67547 |
| Release Date |
Mar 3, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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