History Of Llangollen And Its Vicinity: Including A Circuit Of About Seven Miles (1853)

By Wilfrid Tord Simpson

Book Overview

The book ""History of Llangollen and Its Vicinity: Including a Circuit of About Seven Miles"" was written by W.T. Simpson in 1853. It provides a detailed account of the history of Llangollen, a town in Wales, and its surrounding areas. The book covers a circuit of about seven miles, including the villages of Trevor, Cefn, and Rhosymedre.The author begins by describing the geography and topography of the region, including the River Dee and the Berwyn Mountains. He then delves into the history of Llangollen, from its early origins as a small settlement to its growth as a market town in the 18th and 19th centuries.Simpson also provides information on the local industries, including agriculture, mining, and quarrying. He discusses the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the area and the development of the canal system.The book includes detailed descriptions of local landmarks, such as the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the ruins of Valle Crucis Abbey. It also features biographical sketches of notable figures associated with the region, including the Ladies of Llangollen, a pair of aristocratic women who lived together in the town in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.Overall, ""History of Llangollen and Its Vicinity"" is a comprehensive and informative account of the history and culture of this important Welsh town and its surrounding areas.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: 116483942X
• ISBN13: 9781164839422
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"