Lancashire Worthies (1877)

By Francis Espinasse

Book Overview

Lancashire Worthies is a historical book written by Francis Espinasse in 1877. The book provides a comprehensive account of the notable personalities who have hailed from Lancashire, a county in the northwest of England. Espinasse has chronicled the lives and achievements of 63 Lancashire natives, including poets, writers, scientists, politicians, and social reformers. The book offers an insight into the cultural, political, and social history of Lancashire, and how the county has contributed to the progress and development of England. The book is divided into chapters, each dedicated to an individual Lancashire worthy, and provides a detailed account of their life, work, and contribution to society. The book is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Lancashire.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: 1437150985
• ISBN13: 9781437150988
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"