A Historical Account Of Winchester: With Descriptive Walks (1818)

By Charles Ball

Book Overview

""A Historical Account of Winchester: With Descriptive Walks"" is a book written by Charles Ball and originally published in 1818. The book provides a comprehensive historical account of the city of Winchester, England, from its earliest days to the early 19th century. The author covers a wide range of topics, including the city's Roman origins, its role in the Anglo-Saxon period, the Norman conquest, and the medieval period. In addition to the historical account, the book also includes detailed descriptions of various walks around the city, highlighting important landmarks, buildings, and other points of interest. The walks are designed to give readers a sense of the city's history and character, as well as its architecture and layout. Overall, ""A Historical Account of Winchester: With Descriptive Walks"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Winchester, as well as those who enjoy exploring historical sites and landmarks. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the city's rich past, and offers practical guidance for those who wish to explore it for themselves.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: 110402134X
• ISBN13: 9781104021344
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"