Lancashire: Brief Historical and Descriptive Notes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grindon, Leo H. (Leo Hartley), 1818-1904.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Lancashire: Brief Historical and Descriptive Notes" by Leo H. Grindon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the rich history and significant characteristics of Lancashire, particularly focusing on its industrial prominence, cultural contributions, and notable figures. The author intends to serve as a guide to the key facts and features of the county that deserve deeper exploration. At the start of the book, Grindon presents an overview of Lancashire, highlighting its importance as a commercial hub with strong connections to global trade, particularly through Liverpool. He discusses the area's industrial development, particularly in cotton manufacturing, and notes the influential individuals born there, indicating that many have shaped England's identity and policies. The opening sets the stage for a thorough examination of various aspects of Lancashire, such as its geography, education, and cultural institutions, as well as its historical contexts that have contributed to its noteworthy status over the years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by sp1nd, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-08-26