Maybole: Past And Present (1885)

By Roderick Lawson

Book Overview

Maybole: Past and Present is a historical book written by Roderick Lawson and published in 1885. The book is a comprehensive account of the town of Maybole in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It covers the town's history, geography, architecture, and culture, with a focus on the 19th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Maybole's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the town's geography and topography, while the second chapter delves into the town's early history, including its origins as a medieval market town.Subsequent chapters examine Maybole's growth and development during the 18th and 19th centuries, with a particular focus on the town's architecture and notable buildings. The book also explores the town's social and cultural life, including its schools, churches, and local traditions.Throughout the book, Lawson draws on a wide range of sources, including historical records, local folklore, and personal anecdotes. The result is a rich and detailed portrait of Maybole's past and present, which will be of interest to anyone with an interest in Scottish history or local history more broadly.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: 1120641667
• ISBN13: 9781120641663
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"