An Account Of What Appeared On Opening The Coffin Of King Charles The First (1813)

By Henry Halford and Henry Halford Sir

An Account Of What Appeared On Opening The Coffin Of King Charles The First is a historical book written by Henry Halford and published in 1813. The book details the events surrounding the opening of King Charles I's coffin, which had been buried for over 150 years. Halford, who was a physician and a member of the Royal College of Physicians, was present at the opening of the coffin and provides a detailed account of what he saw.The book begins with a brief history of King Charles I's life and reign, including his execution in 1649 and subsequent burial at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. It then goes on to describe the process of opening the coffin, which was done in the presence of several witnesses, including members of the royal family.Halford provides a detailed description of the condition of the king's body, noting the state of his clothing, hair, and skin. He also describes the various items found in the coffin, including a piece of white linen that was believed to be the cloth used to cover the king's face after his execution.The book concludes with Halford's reflections on the significance of the event, both in terms of its historical importance and its impact on the public imagination. Overall, An Account Of What Appeared On Opening The Coffin Of King Charles The First is a fascinating and informative historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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: 1166400778
• ISBN13: 9781166400774
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"