The Origin And Progress Of The Gwyneddigion Society Of London (1831)

By William Davies Leathart

Book Overview

The Origin and Progress of the Gwyneddigion Society of London is a historical book written by William Davies Leathart in 1831. The book provides a detailed account of the Gwyneddigion Society, a Welsh cultural society in London, from its establishment in 1770 to the early 19th century. Leathart explores the society's origins, its early members, and its activities, including its annual eisteddfod, a Welsh cultural festival. He also discusses the society's role in promoting Welsh language and culture in London, as well as its contributions to Welsh literature and history. The book includes a list of the society's members, as well as transcripts of some of the speeches and poems delivered at the eisteddfod. It also features illustrations of the society's medals and other artifacts. Overall, The Origin and Progress of the Gwyneddigion Society of London is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Welsh history, culture, and literature, as well as the history of cultural societies in London.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: 1104318792
• ISBN13: 9781104318796
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"