A History Of Devonshire: With Sketches Of Its Leading Worthies (1895)

By Richard Nicholls Worth and Richard Nicholls

Book Overview

""A History of Devonshire: With Sketches of Its Leading Worthies"" is a book written by Richard Nicholls Worth and published in 1895. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Devonshire, a county in the southwest of England, from its earliest times to the late 19th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in the county's history, including the Roman occupation, the Anglo-Saxon period, the Norman Conquest, and the Tudor and Stuart eras. The author provides detailed accounts of important events, such as the Battle of Trafalgar, as well as descriptions of the county's natural beauty and landmarks, such as Dartmoor and Exeter Cathedral.In addition to the history of the county, the book also includes sketches of some of Devonshire's most notable people, including Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. These sketches provide insights into the lives and achievements of these individuals and their contributions to the county's history.Overall, ""A History of Devonshire: With Sketches of Its Leading Worthies"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Devonshire or the southwest of England. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the county's history, as well as insights into the lives of some of its most notable figures.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164531646
• ISBN13: 9781164531647
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"