The history of the town and parish of Halifax, containing a description of the town, the nature of the soil, &c, &c. an account of the gentry and other eminent persons born in the said town, and the liberties thereof. Also, its antient customs, and modern improvements. Also, the unparelled tragedies committed by Sir John Eland of Eland, and His Grand Antagonists; with a full account of the lives and deaths of Wilkin Lockwood, and Adam Beaumont, esquires. Also, a catalogue of the several vicars of Halifax Church. With the time of their institution and death.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bentley, William, parish clerk of Halifax.

Standardized Title:

Hallifax and its gibbet-law placed in a true light

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminal law--Halifax (England)--Early works to 1800.

Criminal law.

Halifax (England)--History--Early works to 1800.

Halifax (England).

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([2],648,[2],70p. )

Other Title:

History of the town and parish of Halifax,

Place of Publication:

Halifax : E. Jacob, printer, [1789]

Notes:

The titlepage to the second part, 'Revenge upon revenge' is dated 1789.

Probably by William Bentley, but sometimes attributed to Samuel Midgley.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T33120.

OCLC:

642569940