Blundell's Worthies (1904)

By Morris Lawden Banks

Book Overview

Blundell's Worthies is a book written by Morris Lawden Banks and published in 1904. This book is a compilation of biographical sketches of notable individuals who have lived in or near the town of Tiverton, Devon, England. The book is named after Peter Blundell, a wealthy merchant who founded the Blundell's School in Tiverton in the 16th century. The book covers a wide range of people, including artists, writers, politicians, and religious figures. Some of the notable individuals featured in the book include William Channing, a Unitarian minister who was a key figure in the Transcendentalist movement in the United States; John Heathcoat, an inventor who revolutionized the lace-making industry; and John Taylor, a poet and journalist who was a friend of Samuel Johnson.In addition to the biographical sketches, the book also includes illustrations and photographs of some of the individuals featured in the book, as well as images of important landmarks and buildings in Tiverton. Overall, Blundell's Worthies provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential and interesting people to have lived in and around Tiverton.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: 1164589555
• ISBN13: 9781164589556
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"